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Nurse Anesthesia

The Nurse Anesthesia (NA) program is designed to prepare nurses for advanced practice in administering anesthetics to patients across the life span wherever anesthesia is delivered, including in hospital surgical suites, ambulatory surgical centers, the offices of dentists and plastic surgeons, rural settings and the military.

The NA curriculum is an integration of doctor of nursing practice (DNP) core courses and nurse anesthesia specialty courses. This intensive educational program employs didactic learning, laboratory skills and extensive clinical experiences. The NA program culminates with the completion of a scholarly final project.

INFORMATIONAL SESSION:

In-person: April 8, 2024, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the Oxley College of Health and Natural Sciences (OCHNS) Room 205. OCHNS address is 1215 S. Boulder Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74119. Free parking across the street. Click here to register.

Click here to join the meeting via Microsoft Teams. Meeting ID: 274 304 122 997 Passcode: y3RsK7.

Applications open May 1 and close September 30.

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You can find detailed information about the program in the bulletin.

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Admission Requirements

Applicants to the NA program must 1) meet the requirements for admission to The University of Tulsa Graduate School, and 2) meet program requirements outlined in the official bulletin. Learn more.
Graduate Program FAQ

Do I need to take the GRE?
No. The GRE is not required.

Do I need board certifications (CCRN, RN-BC, CEN)?
CCRN is not required but preferred. We take into consideration all additional education and certifications.

What is the typical schedule?
The schedule will vary according to semester [refer to NA course (years 1,2, and 3)]. Once in clinical practicum schedule is based on clinical placement.

Can I work and attend school?
The program is full-time for 36 consecutive months. The time commitment is extensive, especially during clinical practicum. This may preclude outside employment.

Is this an online/distance program?
No. Admitted nurses will attend in person classes for the first four semesters. Spring of the second year begins intense clinical practicum which may be at a distance. This is a hybrid program. Core DNP nursing courses are online and asynchronous using a learning management system. Anesthesia specific didactic courses are in person as are courses utilizing the Human Patient Simulation lab. In person didactic and simulation courses are in the Oxley College of Health Sciences building in downtown Tulsa.

What are the clinical sites?
Clinical sites are in the Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and many other Oklahoma locations. Out of state clinical sites are in Texas and Missouri. The student is responsible for all travel and lodging expenses for clinical practicum sites.

Are pediatric or neonatal ICU experiences acceptable?
Yes. There is no preference for the type of ICU experience. The acuity of the ICU and any leadership roles within the unit/organization are taken into consideration.

Is graduate coursework required?

No. However, admission is extremely competitive and graduate level science coursework strengthens the application.

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