Prospective Students

PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This is a program offered by Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs. The qualified student is admitted to Saint Mary's University of Minnesota and is directed toward the goal of earning a Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia. Saint Mary’s University believes in building and developing on the baccalaureate base with emphasis on a strong scientific and technical background. Graduates will be prepared to practice in a wide variety of settings and in diverse methods of administering a safe anesthetic. The graduate is eligible to write the certification examination as offered by the National Board on Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists. Successful completion of the examination entitles the graduate to be known as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The graduate program is based on earning 64 semester credits in a minimum of twenty-eight months (seven semesters). The program integrates clinical and academic experiences.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Download and review the information using the links below. Follow the directions to complete your application. All forms needed for a complete application can be downloaded from the Graduate Application, Supplemental Application for Nurse Anesthesia and Reference Form links. Please be sure to apply early enough to have all materials in before the April first deadline. You may apply at any time during the year, all applications are reviewed after the April first deadline. Late applications will not be reviewed until the following year.

Applications for the class starting in 2013 are closed.

Applications for the class starting in 2014 are being accepted.

The waiting list for the class starting in 2014 is at number 0.