Nurse Anesthedsia Program, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, USA
Anesthesia Programs Officially Recognized by IFNA
Anesthesia education programs holding Level 2: IFNA Recognition have met eligibility and application requirements for IFNA Recognition. Recognized programs have also undergone a successful curriculum audit to demonstrate substantial compliance with the “Content of Program Curriculum” in the Educational Standards. Information about a curriculum is current at date of application.
IFNA Recognition effective March 2011 – May 2016
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Nursing Nurse Anesthesia Option Jill S. Detty Oswaks, DNSc, CRNA, Director 877 Madison Ave., Room 639 Memphis, TN 38163 USA
Information about the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) College of Nursing Nurse Anesthesia Option Curriculum
DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE (DNP) NURSE ANESTHESIA CURRICULUM POST-BSN OR MSN CNL
Plan of Study Summer–Year 1 NSG 814 Biostatistics 3 (3-0) SUMMER ANES 876 DNP Medical Physical Sciences for Anesthesia 3 (3-0) SUMMER Fall -Year 1 NSG 911 Philosophy of Science 3(3-0) FALL BIOE 712 Principles of Epidemiology 3(3-0) FALL ANAT 815 DNP APN Anatomy 4 (3-1) FALL PHAR 831 DNP Pharmacology I – Anesthesia 4 (4-0) FALL Spring-Year 1 NSG 916 Concept & Theory Analysis 3(3-0) SPRING HOPR 851 Leadership & Health Policy 3(3-0) SPRING ANES 877 DNP Physiology/Pathology 5 (5-0) SPRING PHAR 832 DNP Pharmacology II – Anesthesia 4 (4-0) SPRING Summer – Year 2 ANES 878 Roles for DNP Advanced Nurse Anesthesia Practice 4 (4-0) SUMMER ANES 879 Principles of DNP Anesthesia Practice I 5 (5-0) SUMMER Fall – Year 2 HOPR 877 Health Care Economics 3(3-0) FALL ANES 880 Principles of DNP Anesthesia Practice II 6 (5-1) FALL
CRNA Program Requirements Overview The UTHSC Nurse Anesthesia Option is a 36-month (3 years) program of study that culminates in the degree of Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) with a core concentration in Anesthesia. This specialty tract prepares the graduate to practice in settings where nurse anesthesia services are required. The DNP Nurse Anesthesia program is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and is also fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). In addition, the DNP Nurse Anesthesia program of study is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) for the maximum length of 10 years.
Current clinical sites include the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Memphis; Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare hospitals - University Hospital, LeBonheur Children's Medical Center, South and North Hospitals in Memphis, TN and Methodist Germantown Hospital in Germantown, TN; and the Regional Medical Center in Memphis, TN. Specialty rotations which occur during the full-time clinical component include cardiothoracic anesthesia, pediatric anesthesia, neurosurgical anesthesia, OB anesthesia, trauma anesthesia, and rural site anesthesia. Other sites for specialty rotations during the senior year St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for a specialized rotation in pediatric oncology anesthesia, and the Regional Medical Center at Memphis for OB, Trauma and Burn and general anesthesia rotations, and Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County in New Albany, Mississippi for a rural anesthesia experience.
The front-loaded format includes 5 terms for didactic information. During the fifth term, the student begins a clinical practicum while completing didactic course work. The final four terms are dedicated full-time to clinical education with the educational experience culminating in a project. The first portion of the program is completed on campus at UTHSC and the University’s calendar is followed (go to www.uthsc.edu/nursing then select Current Students and Academic Calendar).
DNP Nurse Anesthesia program requirements include a minimum GPA of 3.0 based on a 4.0 scale, a baccalaureate degree (preferably a BSN), a minimum of one year of recent, full-time critical care (ICU) nursing experience and completion of the GRE (GRE Test Code is 1850) within five (5) years of application. Official scores must be provided with application.
Cumulative GPA and Prior Degrees: The cumulative GPA computation is based on all collegiate work. As a summary statement, we are looking for students whose academic records clearly show their ability to be successful in graduate school. Basic science grades are an important indicator of academic ability. Only applicants with cumulative GPA ≥ 3.0 based on all collegiate work or cumulative GPA ≥ 3.2 earned during applicant’s most recently completed degree program will be considered for admission. GPA calculation for most recently completed degree will be based only grades earned at degree-granting institution. Applicants may submit additional documents to demonstrate professional scholarship and leadership abilities that could make them more competitive
Definition of Critical Care Nursing Experience: Recent (within the two years prior to application) adult and pediatric ICU nursing experience are the types of critical nursing experience we are seeking. We do not consider operating room, post-anesthesia recovery (PACU), labor and delivery or emergency room nursing as critical care nursing experiences.
As an aside, most of our applicants have on average, 3-5 years of critical care experience. CCRN certification is not yet required by our program but viewed positively as another indicator of knowledge and expertise in critical care nursing. It is important to understand the role, function, demands and expectations of CRNAs within the health care community. This information can be obtained by direct clinical observation of a CRNA and from the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists website (http://www.aana.com). We are interested in applicants with obvious maturity and a strong commitment to study and clinical excellence.
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