Academics

Nurse Anesthesia Concentration (NA)


The LMU MSN Nurse Anesthesia (NA) concentration prepares nurses in an advanced practice role with competencies in Nurse Anesthesia across the life span. The 28-month program requires 88 semester hours of graduate course work, including six semesters in clinical practicum, a written comprehensive, and a completed directed scholarly project. Interviews for the class entering in Fall 2012 will be held on Thursday, March 15, 2012.

Admission to the NA Concentration


Admission Requirements for the MSN Nurse Anesthesia Concentration were developed to meet the Standards for Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs. Requirements include:

  • Graduation from and accredited baccalaureate nursing program.
  • An overall academic record with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of “B” (3.0) or better.
  • Undergraduate coursework should have included an introductory statistics course and a basic computer course (or equivalents).
  • Competitive GRE scores on Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing are required.
  • Minimum of three recommendations including one from faculty of the candidate’s baccalaureate nursing program or immediate supervisor in acute care and one from another professional in a related healthcare field (examples may include: Clinical Nurse Specialist RN, CRNA, Anesthesiologist, Surgeon, or Intensivist).
  • A three-page letter to the Nurse Anesthesia Concentration Admissions Committee describing professional goals.
  • An unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Tennessee is required for enrollment; clinical practicum may necessitate licensure in neighboring states.
  • A minimum of one year experience as a Registered Nurse in adult acute care as defined in the glossary of the COA’s Standards for Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (no exceptions).
  • The Nurse Anesthesia Concentration is a full-time program. Students may only request full-time status.  This requirement applies to both the MSN and Post-MSN Certificate (PMC) options.
  • Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life support, and Pediatric Life Support must be current through December of year in which the application is submitted.
  • Medical profile including immunizations record and urine drug screen completed no more than 90 days prior to enrollment in MSN Nurse Anesthesia Concentration.
  • Proof of health insurance.


Program Accreditation


The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree program has been accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).  The address for NLNAC is:  3343 Peachtree Rd NE, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30326.  The Nurse Anesthesia concentration has been accredited by the Council on Accreditation for Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA).  The address for COA is:

American Association for Nurse Anesthetists
222 South Prospect Avenue
Park Ridge, IL  60068.
COA Accreditation Department: 847-655-1160 
Fax; 847-692-7137
email: accreditation@aana.com

Clinical Placements


The Master of Science in Nursing, Nurse Anesthesia concentration current clinical sites are listed below.  These clinical sites are located in the LMU Service Areas of Tennessee, Kentucky and Virginia.  Clinical sites used by Nurse Anesthesia may vary from semester to semester during the tenure of the student’s curriculum plan at LMU.  Clinical rotations will include elective and/or mandatory assignments requiring travel to hospitals/affiliates in TN, KY and VA.   Students are responsible for travel.  Students are also responsible for any housing needs if necessary.

The following links are to external sites maintained by the clinical sites, not by LMU.

Blount Memorial Hospital Manchester Memorial Hospital
Claiborne County Hospital Memorial Health Care System Chattanooga
Clinch Valley Medical Center Middlesboro ARH Hospital
Clinton County Hospital Mountain View Regional Medical Center
East TN Children's Hospital Northwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center
Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center Park West Medical Center
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center Park West Plastic Surgery Center
Georgetown Community Hospital Pikeville Medical Center
Harlan ARH Hospital Pineville Community Hospital
Hawkins County Memorial Hospital UK Healthcare Good Samaritan Hospital
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center University of TN Medical Center
Highlands Regional Medical Center White County Community Hospital
Johnson City Medical Center Whitesburg ARH Hospital
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Woods Memorial Hospital


Link:

map of all anesthesia clinical sites



Certification

Graduates of the NA concentration will have met the eligibility criteria for the National Board for Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) national certification examination.

NA Curriculum Plan

Apply to the NA Program (PDF)

Application deadline for Fall 2012:  February 1, 2012