MSN in Nurse Anesthesia Track

University requirements: 

1. A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or its equivalent from a foreign institution with a GPA of 3.0 or higher in all work attempted in the last 60 credit hours of undergraduate study.

Additional program requirements: 

1. Official transcripts from all attended institutions
2. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution based on AACN's Essentials of Baccalaureate Education (or other appropriate discipline from a regionally accredited institution).
3. GRE test scores within the last five (5) years.
• Prior to July 1, 2011:     combined score of 1000 on verbal and quantitative portions, and a minimum of 3 out of 6 on the essay portion
• After July 1, 2011:         153 verbal, 144 quantitative, and a minimum 3.5 out of 6 on the essay portion 
4. Current resume/CV
• A minimum of one (1) year experience as a registered nurse in an acute care setting 
5. Personal statement (500 words or less) describing:
• Purpose in seeking admission into the CRNA program
• Preparation for such academic studies 
6. Three (3) letters of recommendation
• References should be from qualified individuals who can render an opinion regarding your qualification to undertake the study of anesthesia and nursing at the graduate level. 
7. Current licensure as a registered nurse
   • Out-of-state applicants will need to obtain Florida licensure as a RN upon admission to the program.
    

Applicants who have met the minimum admissions criteria may be invited for an interview. Applicants will not be admitted without an interview.

Students should be aware that admission into any graduate program is granted on a competitive basis. Students meeting minimum requirements may be denied admission based on such factors as program capacity or academic discretion. Likewise, students may be considered for admission as an exception if stated admissions criteria are not met.