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UT ChattanoogaMSN Nurse Anesthesia

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Nurse Anesthesia

Information Session

Dr. Linda Hill, DNSc, CRNAAssociate Professor and Program

Coordinator

Information Session Highlights

“So You Want to be a CRNA” – for those seeking information on the path to becoming a Nurse Anesthetist Applicant process Financing your education Final thoughts FAQ session Meet and greet

Accreditations– UTC Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)

– School of Nursing The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

(CCNE)

– Nurse Anesthesia Concentration Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Education

Programs (COA) thru 2022

27 month program (2 years, 3 months) “Integrated” curriculum Cohort model

– you and your classmates move from one level of classes to another together

Chattanooga– Erlanger Health Systems

Other Chattanooga sites– Memorial Hospital

Tupelo, MS– North Mississippi

Medical Center– Partnership with UTC

since 2003– Distance learning 300

miles away

Program Highlights and Benefits Thanks to the distance-learning technology at NMMC, Tupelo students “attend” class 300

miles away with their Chattanooga cohorts

- 3 months in Chattanooga (May-August)

- Return home and finish academic studies and clinical rotations at NMMC.

No Competition – Since there is no anesthesiology residency program at clinical sites

In-State Tuition- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga offers some of the lowest tuition rates in the region. In addition,

- UTC participates with 15 other states in the Academic Common Market

- Students wishing to pursue study in graduate programs not available within their home state may be able to attend out-of-state programs at in-state tuition rates.

High Pass Rates - Students who complete the 27-month program at NMMC traditionally score above the national average on their certification examination after graduation.

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2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014UTC 92.0% 92.3% 100.0% 90.5% 100.00% 95.70%National 87.7% 88.9% 89.1% 88.5% 88.40% 87.80%

UTC Nurse Anesthesia ConcentrationNCE First -Time Pass Rates , 2009-2014

So You Want to be a CRNA ...

How Do I Get Started? High School Students

- Desired traits – Strong study skills, determination, motivated to learn, and a passion for nursing and patients.

- Sciences – Take challenging science courses- Complete a 4-year BSN program- Research and shadow CRNAs

Registered Nurses (RN)- RN-BSN Gateway program at UTC - enables working registered nurses to obtain a

baccalaureate degree in nursing through hybrid classes (online and campus instruction)

- At least 2 years of critical care experience- Research and shadow CRNAs

Please go to AANA website for more information. www.aana.com

I’m Ready to Apply Now!

Step 1: Admissions

Admission Requirements Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

Current unrestricted RN licensure in Tennessee oreligibility for Tennessee RN licensure

NMMC must also have MS RN license

BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications prior to enrollment.

Admission Requirements At least two years of critical care nursing experience

- What if I am close to 2 years experience at by the August 1st

deadline?

Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

Resume, professional essay--prior professional experience, future career goals, and reasons for pursuing graduate study.

3 professional recommendations

A personal interview will be required.

Admission Procedures

Apply to UTC School of Nursing Nursing CAS online application system

– Minimum GPA 3.0– Personal essay outlining professional goals– Resume– RN license– 3 Professional References (submit to the SON via

regular mail)

Critical Care Nursing Experience SICU, CVICU MICU, CCU PICU, NICU (Pediatric or

Neonatal Intensive Care)** A word about PICU/NICU

experience

MAT or GRE Either one… But prefer GRE

We do not accept scores greater than (5) years old.

Time frame - In addition to study prep, give yourself at least 3 months time before the admissions due date to take the exam. This gives you the opportunity to retake the GRE or MAT again if you score low and to insure that your scores are in to the UTC Graduate School in a timely manner.

Scores – What is considered an “acceptable” score?

We suggest that a visit to the GRE web site will be very helpful to you. There is a wealth of information there on how to interpret your scores, help in preparing for the test, including GRE Powerprep software. All of these are free of charge. Likewise, the MAT site has similar information.

Post-Master’s Certification Program

Nurses with a master's degree in nursing are eligible to continue graduate study and obtain a post-master's certificate in Nurse Anesthesia. Please note the following:

- You must meet the same Admission requirements as the MSN in Nurse Anesthesia. However, MAT or GRE scores are waived.

- Length of program is 27 months

“How Much Does it Cost?”Step 2: Financial Aid

Tuition

In State Out of State Program Length Total Credit Hours

UTC $37,461 $93,874 27 months 85

Tuition Rates for 2014-2015 Academic Year. Subject to change

Expenses Other than Tuition—Cost of Attendance

In addition to tuition and fees, there are other important expenses required of the program. ***Some examples include:

- Required textbooks $2,500.00

- Personal Computer (Required) (Estimated Cost) $ 2,500.00

- Internet Access (Vary)

- Associate memberships—American Association of Nurse Anesthetists and Tennessee Association of Student Nurse Anesthetists

- $225 (one time cost)

- Clinical Supplies (lab coat, Monaural stethoscope, nerve stimulator) $500.00

- TANA Annual Conference (transportation, room, meals) Required to attend 2

- meetings (in junior and senior years—approximate cost per trip is $250.00) = $500.00

** Please note that this is not an all-inclusive list and actual fees are subject to change each semester**

Financial Aid Resources

Students who are accepted into the program are eligible for the following sources of financial aid:

- Federal Student Loans

- Traineeships

- Stipends and/or loan payback through their current or perspective employer

- Scholarships

- Military Reserves

Regional Tuition Rate for Alabama & Georgia Students

Residents of Catoosa, Dade, Fannin, Murray, Walker, and Whitfield counties in Georgia and Jackson county in Alabama now qualify for a regional tuition credit for graduate classes.

Eligible students pay a tuition rate equal to in-house fees plus 25 percent of out of state tuition. Master's and doctoral degrees, certificates and specialist programs are included in the regional tuition credit.

Example : Eligible students pay a tuition rate equal to in-state fees plus 25 percent of out of state tuition..

Contact the Graduate School at 423-425-4668 for more information

Make A Plan!

Step 3: Program Advice

Program Advice

It is your responsibility to make sure all required application information is in by the August 1st deadline.

Make a financial plan

Plan to survive for 30 months WITHOUT a salary Make a plan for your time commitment, family obligations Employment Study Habits, assess your learning styles Expectations of program

Information Session Highlights

“So You Want to be a CRNA” – for those seeking information on the path to becoming a Nurse Anesthetist Applicant process Financing your education Making a plan

Nurse Anesthesia Program Website

www.utc.edu/nursing/crna

Wealth of information

Application and other forms available

Detailed FAQ section

News and Updates

Frequent updates

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Visit our CRNAs in 3D website

www.utc.edu/CRNA3D Event Information Scholarship Information Evaluation Program Information Student Expenses

Stay in touch!Robin Sturnes

Recruitment and RetentionCoordinator, CRNA-3D

Robin-Sturnes@utc.edu(423)425-4646

Dr. Linda Hill, CRNA, DNSc, APN

Associate Professor and Program Coordinator, MSN Nurse Anesthesia Concentration

Linda-Hill@utc.edu(423)425-5693

Questions???

UT ChattanoogaMSN Nurse Anesthesia