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How long is the program?
Upon accreditation, the program will take 30 months to complete, starting with a 12 month didactic phase followed by an 18 month clinical phase.
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When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is Dec. 4, 2009. All application materials must be postmarked by this date to be considered for admittance to the program following accreditation. As we are conducting the first round of interviews, we reserve the right to accept new applicants until Fall 2010 matriculation. We encourage interested students to keep their application current throughout the process.
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Does my bachelor’s degree need to be in nursing?
All applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree with a major in nursing from a program accredited by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing-Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (AACN CCNE) or possess a bachelor’s degree in a bio-medical science.
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How much RN critical care experience should I have before I submit my application?
Applicants must have completed at least one year of recent, full-time critical care nursing experience (post-ADN or post-BSN) as an RN prior to application to the program. The amount of experience needed to prepare the applicant for success in the anesthesia program varies with each individual and will be assessed during the interview process. Your critical care experience should provide you with the knowledge base and skills set necessary to succeed as a nurse anesthesia student and ultimately a CRNA.
Acceptable areas for critical care nursing experience as an RN post-degree includes: Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU), Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) and Cardiac Care Unit (CCU).
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Are all applicants invited for interviews?
Admission into our program will be very competitive. All complete applications received by the deadlines will be reviewed by the admissions committee. The committee will thoroughly evaluate all aspects of the application and interview offers will be extended to those applicants the committee feels are most qualified.
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Will I have to travel during the program?
During the first year of the program classes are held at Clarkson College. Each student will then be assigned to a primary clinical site in or near the Omaha metropolitan area. The student will complete at least one two-month rural rotation during the 18-month clinical phase of the program. We intend to work with each student to develop a clinical experience that best meets their individual needs.
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