Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia
Admission Requirements
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| Anatomy Camp - ETSU, Johnson City, Tennessee class of 2010 |
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| The Graduate Program in Nurse Anesthesia admits approximately 24-26 students
annually starting in mid August, the Fall semester. Minimum requirements for admission include: |
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Baccalaureate degree in nursing/related science |
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Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in Virginia (by completion of the first semester) |
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Cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale (preferred) |
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Upper division undergraduate organic chemistry course or a web-based medicinal chemistry prep course offered through Department of Nurse Anesthesia. Registration form |
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Completion of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) within 5 years of application |
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A minimum of one year’s experience in an area of acute care nursing (OR or Stepdown Unit not accepted) (recent) |
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Personal interview with members of the Admissions Committee (by invitation) |
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Three professional references (One must be from immediate supervisor with contact phone
number attached) |
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Personal statement and resume submitted to Department of Nurse Anesthesia |
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$50.00 Application Fee |
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Students will need a personal computer with a high speed DSL or cable, and a printer that will support
Windows 2000 or higher. In addition, an internet service provider is required and can be obtained through VCU. |
Review of Applications is ongoing, however applications received by Nov 1, are given
priority consideration
Department of Nurse Anesthesia Technical Standards for
All Applicants
To receive an application electronically, go to the Graduate Schools
website for Prospective Students and download the Application,
Reference, Transcript, Tuition forms and other available information. In addition an Application Addendum
form can also be downloaded and sent directly to the department via US Mail or email
to: nuaapply@mail2.vcu.edu for you to fill out to give us more information about
yourself.
| For more program information email us at:
nuaapply@mail2.vcu.edu |
| *This email address is for supplemental information only, any other program
communications should be directed to faculty or staff. |
| (Supplemental information will be sent by regular US mail) |
Admission to the Ph.D Program is through the
School of Allied Health Professions (804) 828-7247.
Foreign Student Information
This information is provided only as a guide for prospective foreign students seeking
enrollment into the Virginia Commonwealth Department of Nurse Anesthesia. Students must address each of the following areas
before they successfully enrolling as a foreign student:
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Immigration Status |
| In order to enter the United States students must determine how they will
legally enter and stay in the country. There are many different types of visa’s, residency permits and applications for
citizenship available. However, all applications must be processed through the United States Immigration and
Naturalization Office (INS). Contact your closest INS Office to find out which visa permit fits your circumstance. The
Washington, DC branch services the Richmond, Virginia area and can be contacted at: |
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U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service
4420 North Fairfax Drive
Arlington, VA 22203
202–307-1501 |
| Be advised that currently applications for permanent residency status (Green
Card) are currently taking up to 2 years to process. Additionally, you must be a permanent resident for 5 years before
you can apply for citizenship. Use your discretion if you plan to use an immigration lawyer for assistance. |
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State Licensure |
| Students must have an active and valid RN licenses to practice in the State
they plan to attend school. The Virginia Board of Nursing can be contacted at: |
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Commonwealth of Virginia
Department of Health Professions, Board of Nursing
6606 West Broad Street, 4th Floor
Richmond, VA 23230-1717
804–662–9909 |
| Most US States require RN’s to take the NCLEX examination. Some States may
still offer reciprocity with the Canadian equivalent CNAT exam, however it is in your best interest if you plan to stay
in the US long term to write the NCLEX exam. Additionally, in 1996 the US government legislated that all foreign
health-care workers (other than physicians) are required to complete a certification program in order to enter the United
States. Information on this process can be obtained from: |
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Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools
3600 Market Street, Suite 400
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104-2651
215–349–8767 |
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School Requirements |
| Along with the academic requirements to be accepted to a program of nurse
anesthesia, the institution (i.e. VCU) has regulations governing the enrollment of foreign students. These regulations
can often be bypassed if you have obtained permanent US residency status or citizenship. Contact the VCU center for
international programs at: |
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Center for International Programs
International Admissions
916 West Franklin Street
PO Box 843043
Richmond, VA 23284-3043
804–828–6016 |
| General information and Suggestions |
| Please be well advised that your immigration, licensing, financial and personal affairs
need to be in order well before you enroll in classes. The academic and clinical requirements of the program are very
demanding and do not permit for time to take care of these proceedings. For further information on Financial Aide, please
see the VCU Financial Aide Web Site. |
| Prospective students should be aware that Canada currently does not officially have
nurse anesthetists practicing in Canada. Therefore, students who want to enroll in a program and feel they will practice
in the same capacity in Canada need to reevaluate their goals and motivation. |
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