A paper-based TOEFL score of 600 OR
A computer-based TOEFL score of 250 OR
An internet-based TOEFL score of 100 OR
An IELTS score of 7.0
Acceptable ICUs include: cardiac ICU, medical ICU, neuro ICU, trauma ICU, etc. The Admissions and Progression Committee has found that successful applicants most often have adult ICU experience; however, PICU experience is acceptable to meet the critical care requirement provided that the applicant can successfully demonstrate proficiency.
Newman University Nurse Anesthesia Program does not accept NICU, PACU, ER, OR, POCU. Step down units do not meet the experience requirements.
No
BLS, ACLS, PALS, CCRN (preferred) are required for application.
All courses must be completed prior to the start of the program.
Unrestricted license as a professional registered nurse is a requirement for admission to the Nurse Anesthesia Program. Upon admission to the program, students must possess either a compact nursing license OR a Kansas registered nurse license (and if selected for an Oklahoma City primary site, must possess either a compact nursing license OR Oklahoma registered nurse license).
We currently accept 20 to 25 students each year.
No, all students are required to be on the Wichita campus each week for didactic classes, regardless of where clinical rotations are completed. While some clinical rotations may be based outside of Wichita, weekly attendance on campus is mandatory for the didactic portion of the curriculum.
As previously stated, and to reiterate: All students are required to be on campus each week for didactic classes regardless of where they complete their clinical rotations.
For the Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia, tuition cost, fees, and books is approximately $116,553 for 36 months (88 credit hours).
Scholarships are available from a number of local, state, or national groups. It is the applicant's responsibility to seek these out and submit appropriate application for these scholarships.