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Admission Requirements
Prerequisite Courses
International Students
Transfer Students
Technical Standards for Admission
Application Process
Matriculation Process
Nurse Anesthesia Program Admission
Admission to the Nurse Anesthesia Program is considered on a competitive basis for prospective students who are registered nurses and hold a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent in nursing or a related field (e.g., physiology, chemistry, anatomy) or higher degree from a regionally accredited professional program. Applications received are reviewed by the Office of Admissions for completeness and referred to the Director of the Nurse Anesthesia Program and/or the Director of Admissions to determine eligibility for an interview. Final acceptance into the Nurse Anesthesia Program is determined by the Admissions Committee with the approval of both the Director of the Nurse Anesthesia Program and the Dean of the College of Health Sciences. Decisions on acceptance are made until the maximum enrollment for the program is reached.
Applications are due on June 1 of the year preceding enrollment. The Admissions Committee reviews all applications within two weeks of the application deadline. Applicants are interviewed in August; acceptance letters are mailed in early September.
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to the Nurse Anesthesia Program at Midwestern University, a student must submit the following documented evidence:
- Minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale. To be competitive, a cumulative GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale is recommended. The cumulative GPA is calculated from the applicant's last 150 credits completed.
- Minimum science GPA of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale. To be competitive, a science GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale is recommended. The courses included in the calculation of the science GPA include anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, chemistry, and physics.
- Completion of a baccalaureate degree in nursing or other appropriate degree, granted by a regionally accredited U.S. college or university prior to the application deadline of June 1.
- Satisfactory completion (grades of C or better) of all prerequisite coursework prior to the application deadline of June 1 (grades of C- are not acceptable).
- Licensure to practice as a registered nurse in at least one legal jurisdiction in the United States or its territories.
- Minimum of one year of critical care registered nursing experience prior to the application deadline of June 1.
- Demonstration of sincere understanding of and interest in nurse anesthesia.
- Oral and written communication skills necessary to interact with faculty, patients, and colleagues.
- Passage of the Midwestern University criminal background check.
- Commitment to abide by Midwestern University's Drug-Free Workplace and Substance Abuse Policy.
Prerequisite courses
| Course | Sem Hrs | Qtr Hrs |
| Pharmacology | 3 | 4 |
| Anatomy and Physiology | 8 | 12 |
| Chemistry: may include general chemistry, inorganic chemistry, or biochemistry | 6 | 9 |
| Basic Research | 3 | 4 |
| Statistics: must complete with grade of B or better | 3 | 4 |
International Students
Students who have completed coursework at or have graduated from foreign colleges or universities must submit acceptable evidence of U.S. degree and course equivalency. Students must also complete at least 30 semester hours of coursework at a U.S. college or university prior to matriculation. Of the 30 semester hours, 6 hours must be in nonremedial English composition and three hours must be in speech/communications.
1. The international student has completed a minimum of two full time semesters or three full time quarters of instruction at a postsecondary institution in the United States. Completed coursework must include a minimum of 50% of the prerequisite science coursework for the college or program of interest, 6 semester hours of non-remedial English composition, and 3 semester hours of public speaking/speech.
2. The international student must submit official TOEFL scores. A minimum passing score is 550 (paper version, maximum score 677) or 100 (internet version, maximum score 120). The TOEFL scores must be from an exam taken within two years of the anticipated date of matriculation into the college or program.
If the international student wishes to receive credit for prerequisite coursework completed at a college or university outside of the United States, he/she must submit an official, detailed, course-by-course evaluation of this coursework. The student must obtain this evaluation from one of the following services:
1. Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE): 414/289-3400 or Fax 414/289-3411 (www.ece.org, e-mail: info@ece.org)
2. Josef Silny & Associates International Education Consultants: 305/273-1616 or Fax 305/273-1338
3. World Education Service (WES): 212/966-6311 or Fax 212/739-6100 (www.wes.org, e-mail: info@wes.org)
Based on the official foreign transcript evaluation and the grade earned in the course(s), the college or program will decide if it will apply any of these credits toward fulfillment of its prerequisites.
International Applicant Packet
Transfer Students
The Nurse Anesthesia Program may elect to accept transfer students from other U.S. nurse anesthesia programs. Candidates will be considered on an individual basis.
Technical Standards for Admission
A candidate must have abilities and skills in five areas: 1) observation; 2) communication; 3) motor; 4) intellectual, conceptual, integrative, and quantitative; and 5) behavioral and social. Technological compensation can be made for some limitation in certain of these areas, but a candidate should be able to perform in a reasonably independent manner.
I. Observation: The candidate must be able to accurately make observations at a distance and close at hand. Observation necessitates the functional use of the sense of vision and somatic sensation and is enhanced by the functional use of all of the other senses.
II. Communication: The candidate must be able to communicate effectively, efficiently, and sensitively in both oral and written form and be able to perceive nonverbal communication.
III. Motor: Candidates must be able to coordinate both gross and fine muscular movements, maintain equilibrium, and have functional use of the senses of touch and vision. The candidate must possess sufficient postural control, neuromuscular control, and eye-to-hand coordination to perform profession-specific skills and tasks.
IV. Intellectual, Conceptual, Integrative, and Quantitative Abilities: The candidate must be able to problem solve, measure, calculate, reason, analyze, record, and synthesize large amounts of information in a timely manner. The candidate must be able to comprehend three-dimensional relationships and understand spatial relationships.
V. Behavioral and Social Attributes: The candidate must possess the emotional health required for full utilization of his/her intellectual abilities; the exercise of good judgment; the consistent, prompt completion of all responsibilities; and the development of mature, sensitive, and effective relationships. Candidates must be able to tolerate physically, mentally, and emotionally taxing workloads and to function effectively under stress. The candidate must be able to adapt to changing environments, to display flexibility, and to learn to function in the face of uncertainties. Compassion, integrity, concern for others, effective interpersonal skills, willingness and ability to function as an effective team player, interest and motivation to learn are all personal qualities required during the educational process.
Candidates are required to certify that they understand and meet these Technical Standards. Candidates must provide such certification prior to matriculation. Candidates who may not meet the Technical Standards must inform the Director of Admissions, who will then contact the Dean of Students. The Dean of Students, in consultation with the academic dean (and program director), will identify and discuss what accommodations, if any, the College(/Program) would need to make that would allow the candidate to complete the curriculum. The College(/Program) is not able to grant accommodations that alter the educational standards of the curriculum. Students must meet the Technical Standards for the duration of enrollment in their professional program
Application Process and Deadlines
To be considered for admission into the Nurse Anesthesia Program, the applicant must submit to the Office of Admissions an application packet that include:
- A completed Application for Admission form.
- A nonrefundable, non-waivable application fee of $50.
- Official transcripts verifying completion of a baccalaureate degree or higher level degree from a regionally accredited program and completion of all prerequisite coursework.
- Official final transcripts from all colleges attended post high school must be submitted.
- Three signed and sealed letters of recommendation:
- One letter from the applicant's current nursing supervisor
- Two letters from peers, academic instructors, or a physician
The deadline for receipt of applications is June 1st of the preceding year, with the planned date for enrollment at the beginning of the Summer quarter (June).
Mail completed application packets by June 1st of the year preceding matriculation to:
Office Midwestern University
Office of Admissions
19555 North 59th Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85308
888/247-9277 or 623/572-3215
admissaz@midwestern.edu
NOTE: The receipt of the application materials and the status of the file can be tracked on the University's web site. Upon receipt of the application the Office of Admissions will send instructions for accessing your account information. Please notify Midwestern University of any changes to your mailing address and e-mail address.
All requests for withdrawing an application must be done in writing.
Matriculation Process
The matriculation process begins after an applicant receives notification of his/her acceptance into the Nurse Anesthesia Program of the College of Health Sciences. The student must return both a signed matriculation agreement and an initial deposit to the Office of Admissions. The student must also:
- Submit deposit monies by the dates designated in their matriculation agreement. Deposits are applied toward the first-quarter tuition.
- Complete a medical file as requested by the Office of Student Services.
- Submit proof of medical and disability insurance coverage. The student may select either a plan offered by an MWU-approved carrier or a comparable plan offered by an outside carrier of the student's choice.
- For non-U.S. citizens/non-permanent residents only, provide documentation verifying that sufficient funds have been deposited in a U.S. bank to cover all expenses while attending the College of Health Sciences.
- Submit additional documents as required by the Office of Admissions.
- Authorize and pass the Midwestern University criminal background check.
- Sign and submit Midwestern University's Drug-Free Workplace and Substance Abuse Policy.
- Complete a physical exam and submit form.
- Sign a Credit Policy Statement.
- Provide proof of completed required immunizations.
- Meet the Technical Standards for the Program.
If the student either fails to satisfy these matriculation requirements or omits/falsifies information required on official admissions documents, the student automatically forfeits his/her seat in the program.
Program Graduation and Attrition Rates at MWU
MWU Nurse Anesthesia Program Application
