University of South Florida College of NursingTRANSFORMING HEALTHCARE, TRANSFORMING LIVES - CREATING THE NURSING LEADERS OF TOMORROW AND THE RESEARCH THAT IMPROVES HEALTH

IMPROVE HEALTH AS A CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETIST WITH QUALITY PATIENT CARE IN DIVERSE CLINICAL TEAMS AND SETTINGS

» Nurse Anesthesia Master’s Concentration

Nurse anesthetists (or Certified Registers Nurse Anesthetists - CRNAs) practice in every setting in which anesthesia is delivered, from traditional hospital surgical settings to primary care and specialty healthcare clinics. CRNAs are the sole anesthesia providers in nearly half of all hospitals and more than two-thirds of the rural hospitals in the United States. Nurse anesthetists break barriers by providing anesthetics for U.S. military and Department of Veterans Affairs healthcare facilities, as well as 100 percent of all anesthetics for the United States Army frontline facilities. Make a difference to patients across the nation and the armed services as a Nurse Anesthetist with an master’s nursing degree from USF!

Why Nurse Anesthesia? » Make a difference to the patient and family » Use skills to allow patients to experience pain-free medical procedures » Practice as a part of an interprofessional Healthcare team » Practice with a high degree of autonomy and professional respect » The cost-efficiency of CRNAs helps control escalating healthcare cost » High demand in military, veteran, rural and general practice settings

Why USF? » USF is the fastest growing research university in the nation » USF is ranked 8th as an ‘up and coming’ university, in the 2012 edition

of the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges » USF ranks among Forbes America’s Best Colleges 2011 » USF is ranked 5th Most Veteran Friendly School in the U.S.

Why USF Nursing? » Receive cutting-edge, high-fidelity simulation/virtual OR experiences at

our state-of-the-art Center for Advanced Medical Learning Simulation » Receive first choice in clinical placements and mentorship by anesthesia

leaders across the Tampa Bay Region » Market-based tuition » 100% overall certification pass rates and employment on graduation » Nationally-renowned faculty with real world experience

The College of Nursing’s advisors are ready and standing by to speak with you about this innovative Nurse Anesthesia program.

Think out-of-the-box, think Nurse Anesthesia, think USF! The USF College of Nursing is Transforming Healthcare, Transforming Lives: Creating the Nursing Leaders of Tomorrow and the Research that Improves Health.

Dianne Morrison-Beedy

Dianne Morrison-Beedy, PhD, RN, WHNP-BC, FNAP, FAANP, FAAN

Senior Associate Vice President, USF Health

Dean, College of Nursing

Be a Leader in Nursing Anesthesia!

USF Health lives its mission of Making Life Better. We are taking an active role in breaking through barriers of traditional healthcare models through interprofessional education and research involving everyone in USF Health: Nursing,

Medicine, Public Health, Physical Therapy, and Pharmacy.” - Stephen Klasko, MD, MBA Senior Vice President, USF Health Dean, Morsani College of Medicine

I ’m so proud of where this program has come and where it continues to go

as we look forward to the future. The USF Nurse Anesthesia Program is eagerly

seeking national prominence as we are on the verge of many exciting

opportunities. Word is definitely getting out about the quality of our program

and our connection with CAMLS has really put us in the national spotlight.

We’re drawing a lot of interest and have seen a huge increase in the number of

applications, especially from beyond our state” - Erik Rauch, DNP, CRNA Assistant Professor and Director, Nurse Anesthesia Concentration

USF College of Nursing

Our Nurse Anesthesia students have opportunities for

interprofessional experiences that will give them a decided

advantage when they enter their profession. Training with

those scenarios will help our graduates feel very comfortable

when they get to a real hospital/OR setting. And it’s not just about the

scenarios, but about building and practicing strong communications

and teamwork skills that will truly make the difference.”

- Rita F. D’Aoust, PhD, ANP-BC, CNE, FAANP, FNAP

Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Interprofessional Initiatives,

USF College of Nursing

The Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS) is a $38 million, 90,000-square-foot facility that brings an unprecedented level of technical and teamwork training, simulation and competence assessment under one roof. The USF Nurse Anesthesia program has always had simulation built into its curriculum, its new home at CAMLS offers an entirely new environment with more simulation equipment offering greater specialization, including training suites with 20 anesthesia scenarios.

Finish in 3 Easy Steps!

Program plan » Challenging, innovative full-time curriculum

» 72 credit hours

» 7 continuous semesters starting annually in August

STEP 1 - Complete core Master’s courses

Advanced Nursing Core Courses: » Research and Evidence Based Practice

» Advanced Health Assessment

» Pathophysiology/Pharmacology

STEP 2 - Complete Nurse Anesthesia content courses

Nurse Anesthesia Content Courses:

» Fundamentals of Statistics for Clinicians

» Anatomy and Physiology for Nurse Anesthesia I

» Chemistry, Biochemistry and Physics for NA

» Pharmacology for Nurse Anesthesia I

» Pharmacology & Physiology for NA II

» Principles of Nurse Anesthesia

» Principles for NA Through the Life Span

» Nurse Anesthesia Role Development

» Foundations & Methods of Anesthesia Practice

» Principles for Cardiothoracic Nurse Anesthesia

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Professional Respect InterprofessionalNurse Anesthesia

Caregiver Break Barriers Autonomy

As approved by Graduate Council 04/16/2012, effective Fall 2012. Will be published in 2013-2014 USF Graduate Catalog.

STEP 2 - Complete Nurse Anesthesia clinical courses

Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Courses:

»Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Residency I

»Nurse Anesthesia Simulation Lab I

»Clinical Correlational Conferences

»Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Residency II

»Clinical Correlational Conferences

»Nurse Anesthesia Simulation Lab II

»Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Residency III

»Clinical Correlational Conferences

»Nurse Anesthesia Simulation Lab III

»Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Residency IV

»Clinical Correlational Conferences

»Nurse Anesthesia Practice Comprehensive

3 Full Accreditation

100% Pass Rates

100% Employment

Autonomy & Respect

Competitive Salary

You want it. So ask yourself - if not now, when?Apply online today!

Professional Respect InterprofessionalNurse Anesthesia

Caregiver Break Barriers Autonomy

Transform Healthcare, Transform Lives as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist!

I cannot believe how rewarding it has been to be involved with

the teaching of future nurse anesthetists. It is an understatement

to say that I have learned more from the students and from the

experience of teaching than I could have ever imagined. I am

a better CRNA today because of my involvement with the nurse

anesthesia program at the University of South Florida.”

– Pete Schultz, CRNA, ARNP

James A. Hayley VA Hospital

Tampa, FL

“It is not every day that you are given the opportunity to do

something that you never even considered or dreamed.

Considering that I am the first college graduate in my family,

finishing undergraduate degree and master’s degree and

becoming a CRNA is something to be very proud of. I knew the

USF was the place to get my degree, and was so impressed I

went on to get my DNP at USF! I hope to inspire others to follow

their dreams, and if only one person goes to college as a result

of my influence – I would be ecstatic.” – LaSonya D. Malbrough, DNP, MS, CRNA Assistant Professor Concentration Assistant Director, Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA)

You can’t possibly understand how wonderfully rewarding and

awesome this career is! For those considering USF as your institution

to get a Masters and practice nurse anesthesia, you will find

no better home with faculty as intelligent and caring and truly

involved in our profession. USF is not an easy program... Which

makes it that much better to learn and graduate from.”

– John Schlobohm, MS, CRNA

Graduating class of 2011

AdmissionsOur friendly admissions team is prepared to answer your questions and discuss with you the requirements for applying: » Bachelor’s degree (BS) with a major in Nursing from a regionally accredited college or university

» Competitive GPA of 3.0 or higher on all upper level baccalaureate coursework

» Competitive score on GRE, taken within five years of application

» Three favorable evaluations or recommendations (Clinical, faculty, CRNA/Anesthesiologist/RN)*

» Evidence of current RN Licensure in good standing

» Personal statement of goals*

» Current resume or curriculum vitae*

» A personal interview with a designated faculty member may also be required

» A minimum of two current years of experience as an RN in an aggressive critical care unit

» Current BLS and ACLS certifications (CCRN and PALS certifications are highly recommended)

» Undergraduate Courses: Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, Anatomy and Physiology I & II, Health Assessment, Chemistry, Statistics

* Applicants must use required format (see program website)

So,what are you waiting for?

Compare us to any program. We are nationally accredited by:

» The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) at the BS, MS and DNP levels

» The Council for Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Education Programs

We are fully approved by:

» The Pediatric Nursing Certification Board

» The Florida Board of Nursing

The University of South Florida is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award degrees at the baccalaureate, master’s, specialist, and doctoral levels.

» PhD programs are approved by the USF Graduate School.

Take the Next Step:Ask a question: »Get an answer at the Online Answer Center.

Attend live Information Sessions: »Held at the College of Nursing.

Contact us: »Via email or phone: nurstudent@health.usf.edu or (813) 974-2191

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