Graduation Requirements

In addition to the graduation requirements for the Master of Nursing program, students will be recommended for graduation and eligibility for the certification examination when they:

1. Meet all the requirements of Louisiana State University and the School of Nursing.
2. Meet all the requirements of the Councils on Certification and Accreditation.
3. Administer a minimum of 550 anesthetics.
4. Administer all required numbered categories of cases.
5. Complete all clinical practicum courses with a grade of "B" or better.
6. Complete Basic Principles of Anesthesia, Advanced Pharmacology for Nurse Anesthesia, and Advanced Principles of Anesthesia with a grade of “B” or better.
7. Complete the overall sequence of courses with a grade point average of 3.0 or better.
8. Complete the requirements of the capstone project and professional portfolio.
9. Possess ACLS, BLS, and PALS certification