What are the prerequisites for entering a Nurse Anesthesia program?
While individual programs may have additional requirements, the general entrance requirements for Nurse Anesthesia programs are the following: • A BSN or another appropriate baccalaureate degree. (Each program determines “appropriate” degrees.) • A license as a registered nurse (RN). • A minimum of one year of acute care nursing experience. (Each program determines what constitutes “acute care” nursing.
While individual programs may have additional requirements, the general entrance requirements for nurse anesthesia programs are the following: • A BSN or another appropriate baccalaureate degree. (Each program determines “appropriate” degrees.) • A license as a registered nurse (RN). • A minimum of one year of acute care nursing experience.