M.H.S. Master of Health Science
M.S.N.A. Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia
Applicants meeting the following criteria will be evaluated for admission to the Graduate Program of Nurse Anesthesia.
- A baccalaureate degree from a fully accredited college or university
- An official copy of the GRE. The University's institution code is 6828.
- Combined total GRE score in verbal and quantitative sections of 1000 or greater
- Official transcripts from ALL colleges and universities.
- Minimum overall GPA 3.0 or
- GPA for last 60 hours of 3.0 or
- Science GPA 3.0
- Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse (R.N.) in one of the fifty states.
- License must be unrestricted; free from probation, suspension or stipulations.
- A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist who holds current Certification/Recertification recognition from the Council on Certification/Recertification.
Applicants meeting the following criteria will be evaluated for admission to Graduate Programs of Nurse Anesthesia.
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A baccalaureate degree from a fully accredited college or university
- An official copy of the GRE (the University's institution code is 6828) and official copies of all university/college transcripts.
- For consideration for acceptance, an applicant must meet two of the following four criteria:
- Combined total GRE score in verbal and quantitative sections of 1000 or greater.
- Official transcripts from ALL colleges and universities.
- A overall GPA of 3.0 or greater (all college/university coursework)
- A GPA of 3.0 or greater for the last 60 hours of university/college coursework.
- A GPA of 3.0 or greater for all science coursework (a minimum science GPA of 2.5 is required for consideration regardless of the other GPAs or GRE scores)
- Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse (R.N.) in one of the fifty states. Appropriate state licensure is also required for PHase II clinical site assignments. Applicants that are in drug rehabilitation program, have an R.N. license that is restricted, probated, or encumbered in any way will not be considered for admission unitl all programs/issues have been completed or tatlly resolved.
- License must be unrestricted; free from probation, suspension or stipulations.
- A minimum science GPA of at least 2.5 is required for admission consideration.
- A minimum of one calendar year of full-time current experience as an R.N. in an intensive care patient setting (within 3 years of admission). The minimum one-year experience must be complete by February 1st of the year the student wishes to enter the program.
- Preferably adult ICU
- Pediatric ICU also meets requirements
- Two or more years is strongly recommended.
- Emergency Room and PACU experience do not meet the work experience requirement.
- Documentation of experience may be required.
- Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
- Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification
- CCRN recognition is encouraged for first time applicants and required for reapplication.
- All applicants who have previously attended and did not complete another nurse anesthesia program must submit a letter of reference from their prior program director on program/university letterhead.
- College level Chemistry course within 3 years of admission.
- Background check and drug screening will be required before begining the program and may be required prior to beginning Phase II.
- Texas Wesleyan University, Graduate Program of Nurse Anesthesia application for admission form with a $30 non-refundable application fee payable to Texas Wesleyan University.
- Official copy of the GRE. The University's institution code is 6828.
- An official transcript from each college/university attended. Transcripts must be sent directly to the Graduate Program of Nurse Anesthesia from the college/university to be considered official.
- References: one each from a physician, supervisor, and academic instructor.
- A copy of a current Registered Nursing license.
- A copy of the ACLS, PALS and, if applicable, CCRN certifications.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their application materials beginning June 1st of the year preceding admission. Complete applications, including the application fee, official transcripts, GRE scores and letters of reference must be submitted to the address below by November 15th and must be complete no later than December 1st of the year prior to planned enrollment to be eligible for consideration for fall admission. Applications not complete by the deadline date will bot be considered.
Texas Wesleyan University
Graduate Program of Nurse Anesthesia
1201 Wesleyan Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76105-1536
International applicants should refer to the section titled “Admission of International Students” in the catalog and contact the Office of International Programs for an International Student Application Packet.
Office of International Programs
Texas Wesleyan University
1201 Wesleyan Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76105-1536, USA
Telephone 817-531-5858
e-mail: 1world@txwes.edu
it is the individual applicant's responsibility to insure that his/her applicaiton, including all required documentation, has been received by the Graduate Program of Nurse Anesthesia prior to the application deadline. No application will be processed without valid nursing licensure.
Applications that are incomplete at the application deadline date will not be considered.
Interviews are conducted either on campus in Fort Worth or at select primary clinical training sites. Some of the primary clinical sites wish to participatein the interviews of the students who will trian at their facility. Therefore, the applicant may need to participate in more than one interview during the selection process. Clinical sites that wish to interview their own applicants are ideintified on the program application form.
Total enrollment of anesthesia students is limited. Therefore, all applicants who might meet minimum requirements for admission may not necessarily be selected for the particular year in which the applicant wishes to enter. The admission of each class will be based upon the "best qualified" as determined by the Admissions Committee.
Selection will be based upon the following criteria:
- Personal interview in which the applicant demonstrates critical care knowledge, skills, and abilities
- Work experience
- Grade point average
- GRE score
- References that rate professional performance as excellent or above average
- Medical questionnaire/certification form demonstrating applicant's good mental and physical health.
- Completed application form
- ACLS and PALS
- CCRN certification (strongly suggested)
Graduate Program of Nurse Anesthesia reserves the right to deny admission to any applicant as determined by the Admissions Committee. All decisions by this committee are final and not subject to appeal.
Outstanding candidates may qualify for early acceptance in order to secure their position for the next available class.
The Graduate Program does not work on a "waiting list" system. If you are not selected for the year that you originally applied, you must submit the following to reapply for the next year:
- Letter of intent and summary of your experiences
- Reference from a supervisor (on our reference form)
- Official transcripts from colleges/universities that you may have attended since applying to our program
- CCRN certification.
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO COMPLETE A NEW APPLICATION OR SUBMIT AN ADDITIONAL APPLICATION FEE.
Candidates for the Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia (M.S.N.A.) must complete all Texas Wesleyan University Graduate Program of Nurse Anesthesia courses. No courses may be transferred into the University.
Candidates for the Master of Health Science may transfer 15 credit hours with approval of the Director, Graduate Program of Nurse Anesthesia.
Rights of Applicants
- The applicant has the right to expect honesty from the program and the program'spublications.
- The applicant has the right to expect fair and equal evaluation and consideration when applying for a position in the program.
Upon entering Phase I and immediately prior to Phase II, a physical examination is required.
R.N.s in anesthesia are advised that studies completed over the past several years have indicated that personnel chronically exposed to waste anesthetic gases may be at increased risk of having an adverse reproductive outcome.
Source: Understanding Anesthesia Equipment, Dorsch and Dorsch, 1999.
The following is a list and schedule for immunization:
| Immunization Needed |
Schedule for Immunization |
| Tetanus/Diphtheria (Td) |
Must have had one dose within past ten years. |
| Hepatitis B |
A complete series or proof of immunity is encouraged prior to beginning direct patient care. |
| Tuberculin Testing |
Test must be within one year of starting the program |
| Varicella Titer |
Prior to starting the program |
Two documented doeses of the following (MMR) are required for all applicants:
Measles
Mumps
Rubella
For more information see the amended Sections 2.09 and 2.09a of the Texas Education code and the Texas Board of Health rules including the revisions adopted July 20, 1991 or call the Texas Department of Health, Immunization Division, 1-800-252-9152.
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Texas Wesleyan University and the Graduate Program of Nurse Anesthesia will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or registrant in the course of study because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Students will be assessed on an individual basis in relation to their ability to meet the didactic and clinical requirements of the curriculum.
Didactic and clinical professional and physical competency standards include:
- Ability to observe and communicate. Nurse anesthetists must be able to observe, hear, and understand evidence about a patient's status quickly and accurately as well as communicate rapidly and clearly with patients, members of the healthcare team, and others.
- Physical capabilites and motor skills. Nurse anesthetists are required to move, transfer, and position patients and to locate and arrange equipment as needed; to be sufficiently mobile to provide care to several patients at a time, and to have sufficient dextertiy, hand/eyee coordination, and stamina to operate complicated instuments and perform proceedings for prolonged periods as necessary.
- Cognitive skills and intellectual capacities. Nurse
anesthetists are able to understand complex medical
information related to patient needs and care; to transcribe and
communicate that information quickly and accurately; and to
distinguish standard from nonstandard patterns of patient
behaviors and responses.
- Decision making skills. Nurse anesthetists are expected to
demonstrate the capacity to gather, organize, assess, prioritize,
make decisions, and then act on information appropriately so as
to facilitate the prompt and timely delivery of patient care.
- Behavioral and social attributes. Nurse anesthetists should
exhibit professionally appropriate behaviors at all times with
patients, members of the healthcare delivery team, and the
public. These behaviors include capacities to establish rapport
and trust including respect for team roles and norms; to
preserve confidentiality; to communicate clearly with patients,
other health care providers and the public; to complete work in
a timely manner; and to demonstrate commitment to ensuring
the quality of and upgrade the practice of nurse anesthesia.
Students who have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity can apply for accommodation according to the policies and procedures for students with disabilities. See “University Policies” in the Graduate Catalog or contact the Director of Counseling for specific information. Academic or physical adjustments will be implemented in accordance with University Policies.
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