Drexel University currently offers a full-time Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in its Nurse Anesthesia program. Completing the program requires 28 months to complete. The school also offers a certificate program for students who already possess an MSN. Courses include basic and advanced principals of nurse anesthesia, chemistry and physics, physiology, pathophysiology and biostatistics. In addition, students participate in clinical practices, gaining real world experience.
Prospective students for the 2010-2011 academic year can expect tuition costs of $960 per credit hour. Financial aid options are available for those who qualify.
Drexel University College of Nursing and Health Professions
Center City Hahnemann Campus
1505 Race Street
Philadelphia PA 19102
215-895-2000
drexel.edu
Registered nurses looking for flexibility in their schedule when pursuing a higher education may consider the nurse anesthetist program at the University of Pittsburgh. The university offers part time study programs for the non-anesthesia classes required to complete the MSN program; however students must attend full time upon entry into the degree courses. Students receive training in courses including pathophysiology, physiology, advanced pharmacology, chemistry and physics and leadership and health care. Students will also participate in clinical practice.
Full time students for the 2010-2011 academic year can expect to complete the program in 28 months. Tuition costs and financial aid options are available upon request.
University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing
Nurse Anesthesia Program
336 Victoria Building
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
412-624-4860
pitt.edu
Students pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing at York College of Pennsylvania have multiple specialties to choose from including Nurse Anesthetist. In addition, nursing students who do not currently have a Bachelor's degree can enroll in the RN to MSN program to begin nurse anesthetist studies. Students must enroll full time and take courses including health care policy, application of nursing research, legal and ethical issues, pharmacology and the effects of anesthesia on co-existing diseases. In addition, students partake in clinical practice.
Tuition costs at York College of Pennsylvania are $610 per credit hour as of 2010. Financial aid options are available.
York College of Pennsylvania
441 Country Club Road
York, PA 17403
717-846-7788
ycp.edu