Nurse Anesthesia
John J. Newhouse, Ed.D., M.S. Program Director, Department of Health Services
110 Post Hall, 610- 660-1578, jnewhous@sju.edu
Joan Woods, C.R.N.A., M.S., Ed., Clinical Director, Nazareth School of Anesthesiology for Nurses, 215-335-6217, jwoods@mercyhealth.org
Program Description
The MS in Nurse Anesthesia is currently being offered in conjunction with Nazareth Hospital. It is designed for nurses who desire to study the 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 at the hospital site. Health Education and Administration courses are taught by the University faculty on the main campus. Please note that this program is in the process of being phased out during the 2012 -2013 academic year. The University and Nazareth Hospital will honor their respective academic and clinical training and educational responsibilities for all students fully matriculated as of July 1, 2012. No new applications are being accepted.
Degree Requirements
To earn the Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia degree, students must satisfactorily complete fifty-one credits. Eighteen of these credits are taken at Saint Joseph’s University and thirty-three at the Hospital School.
Core Courses (offered at Nazareth Hospital)
(3505) |
Anatomy/Physiology/Pathophysiology in Anesthesia I |
(3515) |
Chemistry and Physics I |
(3525) |
Pharmacology I |
(4005) |
Orientation to the Study and Practice of Anesthesia |
(4105) |
Anatomy/Physiology/Pathophysiology in Anesthesia II |
(4155) |
Chemistry and Physics of Anesthesia II and III |
(4185) |
Pharmacology II |
(4305) |
Advanced Principles of Practice |
(4995) |
Clinical Practicum |
(4365) |
Thesis Presentation |
Saint Joseph’s University Courses
Health Services Research (HAD/HED 4025) |
|
(4745) |
Ethics of Health Care |
(4655) |
Health Care Law |
Plus any three of the following:
(4605) |
Health Administration |
(4625) |
Psychosocial Aspects of Chronic Illness and Disability |
Managed Health Care (HAD 4765) |
|
(4775) |
Program Planning for Wellness |
(4805) |
Epidemiology and Community Health |
(4845) |
Curriculum Strategies for Health Educators |
(4855) |
Stress and Crisis Management |
(4885) |
Addictions |
Certificate of Completion for Clinical Work
The Certificate of Completion for Clinical Work is offered by Saint Joseph’s University in association with Nazareth Hospital School of Nurse Anesthesiology. It is designed for nurses who desire to study the science of anesthesiology and already possess an equivalent graduate degree with a superior record of academic achievement from an accredited institution. Previous work in critical care nursing is necessary. The student will undergo a 27-month plan of study consistent with and complete all requirements, including specific courses and clinical experiences as required by Nazareth Hospital School of Anesthesiology. The core courses are taught by Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and Anesthesiologists at the hospital.