Requirements

LICENSURE: 
Current unencumbered licensure as a registered nurse in one of the fifty states and be eligible to receive a Connecticut RN license. Note: You must obtain a Connecticut RN license prior to matriculation.  

DEGREES:  
One of the following undergraduate degrees from an accredited program/school is required: 

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing 
• Baccalaureate Degree in another science (biology, chemistry, etc.) that the Admissions Committee deems appropriate. 

PREREQUISITE COURSES:  
The following prerequisite science courses require a B or better, and must have been taken within the last 8 years:  

• Human anatomy and physiology (two 4-credit courses) 
• Organic chemistry or biochemistry (one 4-credit course)

The following prerequisite science courses require a B or better, and must have been taken within the last 10 years:

• Inorganic or general chemistry (one 4-credit course)
• Pharmacology 
• Biostatistics or Statistics

Please note that the science GPA (A&P I & II, 2 Chemistry courses, and Pharmacology) must be 3.3 or greater to be considered.

Any prerequisite course with a grades of a B- or below must be retaken and passed with at least a grade of B or better.

*Please contact the IAA NAPH Program Director with individual concerns.  

GPA: 
A cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required for admission to the IAA NAPH and CCSU Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) Program. 

CRITICAL CARE NURSING EXPERIENCE: 
IAA NAPH requires a minimum of 18 months of current critical care nursing experience, at the time of the application deadline, excluding the orientation period. The applicant must
be working full-time with demonstrated proficiency in managing critically ill patients, mechanical ventilation, invasive hemodynamic monitoring, vasoactive IV infusions, and aggressive fluid management. 

Critical care is defined as consistent hands-on care of patients with life-threatening pathophysiology, invasive lines, e.g. pulmonary artery catheters and arterial lines, ventilators, continuous ECG monitoring and interpretation, vasoactive infusions in an intensive care unit. Preferred areas of critical care experience include Surgical/Trauma ICU, Cardiothoracic ICU, Neurosurgical/Neuro Trauma ICU, Pediatric ICU, or Medical ICU. IAA NAPH does not consider applicants working in the Emergency Department, Neonatal ICU, or the PACU. 

CERTIFICATONS:  
Current certifications from the American Heart Association in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and CCRN (exam score breakdown must be submitted with the application).

REFERENCES: 
Three professional references, including a current ICU supervisor, ICU nurse educator or preceptor, and a peer (nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician) who can discuss your critical care experiences, clinical skills, and personal qualities.
 

PROFESSIONAL GOAL STATEMENT:  
A personal statement or essay of your professional goals and reasons for pursuing the DNAP degree (300-word maximum). 
 

SHADOW DAY: 
A minimum of one full shadow day with a CRNA preferred.  
 

INTERVIEW:
 Interviews are granted to qualified applicants who meet the prerequisites by the application deadline. 
 

APPLICATION:  
Application Fee: $150.00 – check made payable to Integrated Anesthesia Associates

International applicants are required to submit additional documentation. Please refer to CCSU’s Graduate Admissions for details.