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Nurse Anesthesia in Glendale
Admission Requirements
Prerequisite Courses
International Applicants
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 in nursing. Applications received are reviewed by the Office of Admissions for completeness and referred to the Director of the Nurse Anesthesia Program or the Admissions Committee Chair of the Nurse Anesthesia Program to determine applicant eligibility for interviews. Acceptance into the Nurse Anesthesia Program is determined by the Admissions Committee. The Admissions Committee transmits recommendations to the Dean of the College of Health Sciences. The CHS Dean, via the Office of Admissions, notifies applicants in writing of their admissions status. Decisions on acceptance are made until the maximum enrollment for the Program is reached.
Applications are due on June 1st of the year preceding enrollment. The Admissions Committee reviews all applications within two weeks of the application deadline. Applicants are interviewed in July; and acceptance letters are mailed in mid-August.
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to the Nurse Anesthesia Program at Midwestern University, students must submit the following documented evidence:
- Minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale. Cumulative GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale is recommended to remain competitive. Cumulative GPA's are calculated from the last 150 credits completed by applicants.
- Minimum science GPA of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale. Science GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale is recommended to remain competitive. Courses included in the calculation of the science GPA include anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, chemistry, and physics courses.
- Completion of a baccalaureate degree in nursing, granted by a regionally accredited U.S. college or university.
- Satisfactory completion (grades of C or better) of all prerequisite coursework prior to the application deadline of June 1st (grades of C- are not acceptable).
- Three letters of recommendation
- Licensure to practice as a registered nurse in at least one legal jurisdiction in the United States or its territories.
- Minimum of two years of critical care registered nursing experience prior to the application deadline of June 1st.
- Demonstration of sincere understanding of and interest in nurse anesthesia.
- Oral and written communication skills necessary to interact with faculty, patients, and colleagues.
Prerequisite courses
| Course | Sem Hrs | Qtr Hrs |
| Pharmacology | 3 | 4 |
| Anatomy and Physiology | 8 | 12 |
| General Chemistry (1 course) | 3 | 4 |
| Organic Chemistry (1 course) | 3 | 4 |
| Biochemistry is not required but strongly recommended; Basic Research (1 course); Statistics (1 course) Must complete with a grade of B or better |
International Applicants
International applicants must complete a minimum of 30 semester hours of coursework from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States, or from a recognized post secondary Canadian institution that uses English as its primary language of instruction and documentation. Of the 30 semester hours, 15 hours must be in the sciences, six hours in non-remedial English composition, and three hours in speech/public speaking.
Applicants who wish to receive transfer credit for prerequisite coursework completed outside the US or at a Canadian institution that does not use English as its primary language of instruction or documentation must submit an official, detailed, course-by-course evaluation obtained from one of the following evaluation 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 or visit www.jsilny.com
3. World Education Service (WES): 212/966-6311 or Fax 212/739-6100 (www.wes.org, e-mail: info@wes.org)
International applicants who do not provide documentation of acceptable US or Canadian course/degree equivalency will not receive credit, and will be required to complete all prerequisite courses at an accredited college or university in the United States, or at a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada that uses English as its primary language of instruction and documentation.
For clarification about recognized post-secondary institutions in Canada that use English as a primary language of instruction and documentation, international applicants should contact the Midwestern University Office of Admissions.
International Applicant Packet
Transfer Students
The Nurse Anesthesia Program may elect to accept transfer students. Transfer students must apply to the program and if qualified, must attend an admissions interview. In addition, a letter from a student's former program director must accompany the application.
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 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, applicants must submit to the Office of Admissions application packets that include:
- A completed online application.
- A nonrefundable, non-waivable application fee of $50.
- Official transcripts verifying completion of a baccalaureate or higher level degrees in Nursing from regionally accredited programs and satisfactory 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 of recommendation from the current nursing supervisor of the applicant
- Two letters from a peer, academic instructor, or physicians
Applications, which must be received by June 1st, are for enrollment starting the Summer quarter of the following year. Complete application online and mail supporting documents by June 1st to:
Midwestern University
Office of Admissions
19555 North 59th Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85308
888/247-9277 or 623/572-3215
admissaz@midwestern.edu
PLEASE 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 applicants receive notification of their acceptance into the Nurse Anesthesia Program of the College of Health Sciences. The students must return a signed matriculation agreement to the Office of Admissions. Students must also:
- Submit deposit monies by the dates designated in their matriculation agreement. Deposits are applied toward the first-quarter's tuition.
- Complete a medical file as requested by the Office of Student Services.
- Submit proof of medical 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 their choice. Students are required to carry low-cost disability insurance that is offered through the University.
- Provide documentation verifying that sufficient funds have been deposited in a U.S. bank to cover all expenses while attending the CHS (for non-US citizens/nonpermanent residents only).
- 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 Statement.
- 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.
Students who either fail to satisfy these matriculation requirements or omit or falsify information required on official admissions documents automatically forfeit their seat in the Program. Individuals accepted for admission to the Program who do not comply with stated timelines for submission of all required materials will not receive further notification from CHS regarding forfeiture of their seat.
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