Nurse Anesthesia

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John J. Newhouse, Ed.D., Director, Graduate Health Education and Nurse Anesthesia at Saint Joseph’s University
Joan Woods, C.R.N.A., M.S.Ed., Director
Nazareth School of Anesthesiology for Nurses

The MS in Nurse Anesthesia is offered in conjunction with Nazareth Hospital. It is designed for nurses who desire to study the educative and administrative aspects of health care as well as focus on the science of anesthesiology. The core courses are taught by Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and Anesthesiologists atthe hospital site. Health Education and Administration courses are taught by the University faculty on the main campus.

Application Procedure

Interested students must contact Nazareth Hospital School of Anesthesiology (215-335-6217) in order to obtain an application to the program; applications are submitted directly to the Hospital School, as opposed to the University.

The following documentation is required as part of the application file:

• A completed application form from the appropriate School of Anesthesia, accompanied by a non-refundable application fee,
   
• Complete and official transcripts of all coursework from nursing school, undergraduate and graduate school attended, with a minimum of a baccalaureate degree in nursing form a National League for Nursing (NLN) accredited program. Registered nurses may have earned a bachelor's degree in an appropriate science other than nursing.
   
• Two letters of recommendation attesting to the student’s clinical experience and ability for graduate study.
   
• Current resumé, which includes evidence of at least one year's nursing experience in critical care,
   
• Current GRE scores.

Upon acceptance to the Hospital School, students are required to submit an application and the required fee to Saint Joseph's University. Application supporting documents, including transcripts, letters of recommendation, etc. will be sent to Saint Joseph's directly from the Hospital School to complete the student's University file. Students who are newly accepted will be offered the opportunity to begin University course requirements prior to full-time enrollment in the Hospital School.

Inquiries

Nazareth Hospital
Joan Wood, C.R.N.A., M.S.Ed. 
(215) 335-6217

Saint Joseph’s University
John J. Newhouse, Ed.D.,
(610) 660-1578