Master of Science in Nursing
Nurse Anesthesia Program
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c o m passion
“Students receive a great
education. The caring NAP
faculty focus on student wellness.”
Fatin Badran, MSN- NAP
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MSN - Master of Science in Nursing Nurse Anesthesia Program
MSN - Master of Science in Nursing Nurse Anesthesia Program
The MSN Nurse Anesthesia Program
(NAP) prepares nurses for service in
the advanced practice role of nurse
anesthesia. The program was designed
for nurses who have a foundation in
quality nursing practice, independent
decision making abilities, advanced
psychomotor skills, the ability to
interpret advanced monitoring
modalities, plus superior collaboration
and communications skills.
Admission REQUIREMents
The MSN: NAP courses and
their sequence build upon prior
baccalaureate education and
professional experiences promoting
the development of nurse anesthesia
knowledge, concepts, and skills.
Emphasis is placed on advanced
studies in science, research, and
clinical practice to facilitate personal
and professional development in
an environment that reflects the
University’s Franciscan values and
encourages lifelong learning.
Graduates of the MSN: NAP are prepared to fulfill the requirements to sit for the
National Certification Examination, (NCE). In addition, preparation is provided
to safely practice as an advanced practice nurse with significant autonomy upon
certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).
Applicants seeking admission to the MSN: NAP program
must meet the following minimum requirements:
 Statement of purpose(max. 500 words) answering the
following:
 Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program
or a baccalaureate degree in Nursing or other appropriate
major such as a Bachelor of Science in Physics, Chemistry
or Biology from a regionally accredited college or
university. Transcripts of undergraduate courses may be
reviewed by program advisor prior to application process
at applicants request
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• why you have chosen nurse anesthesia as a profession
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• why you have chosen a faith based institution
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• why you have chosen Lourdes University
 Three letters of recommendation utilizing the Lourdes
University recommender form. Recommendations must
be from the following individuals:
 A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
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• An anesthesia provider, either a CRNA or anesthesiologist
Course content and a grade of 3.0 or better within the
last 10 years in: Anatomy & Physiology, Inorganic and
Organic Chemistry
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• An immediate supervisor
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• A physician the applicant has worked closely with in the critical care area
 A current, unrestricted license as a registered nurse in
any state
 A minimum shadowing experience of 1-2 days (8-16
hours) with a CRNA or anesthesiologist
 A minimum of 2 years (within the last five years) as a
Registered Nurse (RN) in a critical care area prior to
matriculation
 Current curriculum vitae or resume
 Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS
 Current CCRN
 Completed Graduate School application
 Successful completion of interview process (interview is by
invitation only)
It is our expectation that nurses who complete the program will:
 Accepted candidates must complete a graduate level
statistics course prior to matriculation
Demonstrate appropriate scientific knowledge and psychomotor ability while
providing anesthesia care.
 Complete Admissions requirements can be found in the
Academic Catalog.
Demonstrate safety and vigilance to protect the patient from harm.
 Provide individualized anesthesia care to meet the needs of the patient.
 Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
 Demonstrate professionalism and responsibility in the advanced practice role of
the nurse anesthetist.
 Utilize critical thinking and decision making skills to impact patient care.
The Nurse Anesthesia Program is 28 months of continuous coursework including
didactic and clinical practicum. All students are enrolled full-time and there is
no part-time option. Various teaching methods will be utilized throughout the
curriculum including distance education via videoconferencing.
Clinical practicum will be scheduled to afford the student the maximum
opportunity to meet the case requirements mandated by the Council on
Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs and will vary from the
academic calendar of the University.
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Apply to the Graduate School
For questions about the application process,
please contact:
Graduate Admissions Office
419-824-3517
GRADSCHOOL@LOURDES.EDU
Note: This sheet is for general information only. For more specific information on this program refer to the Lourdes University catalog at http://www.lourdes.
edu/course_catalog_complete.htm or contact the university.
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