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Nurse Anesthesia Program
The Nurse Anesthesia Program is a 28-month graduate course of study in the School of Nursing, accredited by The Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs. The program awards a Master of Science Degree in Nursing from Western Carolina University and prepares for the national certification examination.
A human patient simulator lab
Clinical rotations:
Extensive regional anesthesia experiences
The 28-month program requires a minimum of 66 course credits, including core courses and anesthesia specialty courses. The program integrates research, physiology, pharmacology, pathophysiology, and anesthesia principles.
Clinical innovations of the program include:
- Mission Health System
- Haywood Regional Medical Center
- Park Ridge Hospital
- Harris Regional Hospital
- St. Lukes Hospital
The application deadline for the January class is June 15 of the prior year.
Learn more about admission to the program and our faculty and staff, or contact us directly with your questions.