Notice:

The Nurse Anesthesia Program has transitioned to a BSN to DNP Entry-level Nurse Anesthesia Program. We no longer admit students to the Master of Nursing, Nurse Anesthesia Program.

Admission Criteria

Applicants should have earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing
Completed application and practice survey.
Official transcripts from a regionally accredited college or university documenting the award of a BSN or BSN equivalent. All previous undergraduate and graduate transcripts must be submitted. All nursing course credit earned must be from a specialized nursing accredited program. *A BSN equivalent does not meet admission requirement without the conferral of a Master’s degree.
A grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for all undergraduate and graduate course work reflected on transcripts.
Official scores for the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) from within the last five (5) years.
A minimum score of 550 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for all applicants who have English as a second language or who are not graduates of programs in the United States.
Submit three recommendations. One recommendation must be from a peer and another from a supervisor.
Minimum of one year, full-time, critical care experience within the previous two (2) years at the time of application to the program.
Certification through the American Heart Association in Basic Life Support; Advanced Life Support; and Pediatric Life Support
A current unencumbered license to practice nursing in any state with eligibility for licensure in Louisiana
Successful completion of interview process.

Upon completion of the BSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice Nurse Anesthesia Program, the graduate will be able to achieve the outcomes of the DNP program as well as additional outcomes specific to the nurse anesthesia role.

*Graduates of this accredited program have met the academic requirements to complete the National Board of Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetist’s Certification Examination for Nurse Anesthetists.