The Council of Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) requires that all students matriculating in a nurse anesthesia educational program on January 1, 2022 or thereafter be enrolled in a program accredited by the COA to award a doctorate degree. The Newman University program is currently in the process of obtaining approval by the COA to award the degree Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice. Until this accreditation approval is achieved, the Newman University program will only admit students into the Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia program.
The program offers both didactic and clinical education to enable the graduate student to acquire the knowledge, skills and competence necessary to assume an advanced practice role.
Upon completion of the program, the student will be able to:
Because of the nature and intensity of the work, disabled students will be assessed on an individual basis in relation to their ability to meet the didactic and clinical requirements of the curriculum.
Our faculty and staff have the knowledge and experience to help you prepare for a career as a registered nurse anesthetist (RNA). If you need clarification on a class assignment or advice on how to approach your future, you can feel confident that our faculty is available and ready to help.
Nurse anesthetists administer approximately 65 percent of the 26 million anesthetics given to patients in the U.S. each year, and have many opportunities for general or specialty practice throughout the U.S. CRNAs are one of the best-paid nursing specialties, reporting an average annual salary of $159,000 in 2013. Because Newman's CRNA Program is so thorough, its graduates are held in high regard and find they are in great demand in the job market. Currently, there is a 12 percent vacancy rate for nurse anesthesia positions.
Over the last five years, 90% of those students who attempt to take the certifying exam are successful the first time. The national average last year was at 86%.
| Class of | Graduates | 1st Time Pass Rate | 6th Month Employment Rate | Attrition Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 23 | 75% * | 95% | 0% |
| 2017 | 21 | 85% * | 100% | 9% |
| 2016 | 23 | 61% * | 96% | 0 |
| 2015 | 23 | 78.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 2014 | 23 | 92% | 100% | 0% |