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Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia
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The MSNA program has received full accreditation from the Council on Accreditation (COA). A second onsite visit to the program will be conducted within the 12 month period following graduation of the first class in 2009.
Overview
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The mission of the Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia (MSNA) program at Westminster College is to provide an academic environment, which allows nurse anesthesia students to master the intellectual and technical skills required to become competent in the safe administration of anesthesia.
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30 month program, beginning each year in July
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65 credit hours,15 students selected annually, application deadline is the last day of October for 2009 admissions,
Program Goals
- Demonstates delivery of safe anesthetic with vigilant protection of patient and prevention of complications.
- Delivers individualized perianesthetic care throughout anesthetic continuum to patients of all ages and physical conditions.
- Possesses skill and and knowledge necessary to function as resource person for airway and ventilatory management of patients in a variety of settings.
- Demonstrates critical thinking during decision making and application of sound principle and research evidence to practice.
- Demonstrates mastery of anesthesia concepts and skills by passing Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists (CCNA) certification examination in accordance with CCNA policies and procedures.
- Possess verbal, nonverbal, and written communication skills needed to effectively communicate with all individuals influencing patient care.
- Demonstrates professional attributes and integrity necessary to accept responsibility and accountability of new anesthesia practice.
Why Choose Westminster's Program?
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Long tradition of excellence in higher education
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Clinical sites that provide a wide variety of cases and experiences
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Nurse Anesthetist and Anesthesiologist clinical coordinators who are devoted to your education and who also practice in the clinical setting
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Small class size provides a more individualized learning model
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Extensive service-learning experiences in a variety of urban and rural academic/healthcare settings, including a semester capstone role immersion experience.
What Else?
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Clinical sites in Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Wyoming, Illinois, Missouri, Texas, California, and Colorado
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State of the art classrooms, SimMan anesthesia simulator, gross anatomy lab
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Westminster CRNA faculty practice in the clinical setting