Program Overview

The Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia is an academic degree program that was established in 1981. It offers students enrolled in the Minneapolis School of Anesthesia a master of science degree. The university believes in building and developing on the baccalaureate base with emphasis on a strong scientific and technical background.

Program Objective

This program is for qualified registered professional nurses who wish to earn a master of science degree while pursuing education as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). The objective of the program is to prepare nurses for positions of leadership on the health care team.

Program Philosophy

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota Master of Science program in Nurse Anesthesia originated in response to the need for graduate level education in the field of nurse anesthesia. With this in mind, Saint Mary’s University developed a cooperative program with the Minneapolis School of Anesthesia that leads to a master of science degree in Nurse Anesthesia. This comprehensive program combines the course work offered at Minneapolis School of Anesthesia with selected additional requirements leading to a master of science degree.

Accreditation

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association.

North Central Association and The Higher Learning Commission
30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400
Chicago, IL 60602-2504
312-263-0456

The program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education.

Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
222 South Prospect Avenue
Park Ridge, IL 60068-4010
847-692-7050

Program at a Glance

Minneapolis School of Anesthesia

NA605 Statistical Techniques Research Methods (3 cr.)
NA610 Curriculum, Instruction, and Evaluation (1 cr.)
NA680 Theories of Management and Leadership (2 cr.)
NA690 Research Presentation (3 cr.)
NA616 Principles of Anesthesia Practice I (1 cr.)
NA617 Principles of Anesthesia Practice II (2 cr.)
NA621 Principles of Anesthesia Practice III (2 cr.)
NA622 Principles of Anesthesia Practice IV (1 cr.)
NA626 Principles of Anesthesia Practice V (3 cr.)
NA627 Principles of Anesthesia Practice VI (1 cr.)
NA628 Anesthesia and Uncommon Diseases (1 cr.)
NA675 Professional Aspects of Anesthesia I (1 cr.)
NA676 Professional Aspects of Anesthesia II (1 cr.)
NA677 Professional Aspects of Anesthesia III (1 cr.)

Transfer Credits

NA639 Chemistry and Physics (5 cr.)
NA644 Anatomy, Physiology, Pathophysiology I (5 cr.)
NA649 Anatomy, Physiology, Pathophysiology II (5 cr.)
NA655 Pharmacology I (2 cr.)
NA660 Pharmacology II (5 cr.)
NA670 Anesthesia Clinical Practicum (3 cr.)