Admission Requirements
- A completed application form accompanied by a $50 nonrefundable application fee.
- A baccalaureate degree in nursing from an NLNAC or CCNE accredited program.
- Applicants with international degrees must have their transcripts evaluated for degree and grade equivalency to that of a regionally accredited institution in the United States.
- Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate records.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in undergraduate coursework.
- A preferred undergraduate minimum GPA of 3.0 in science courses.
- An official report on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) from international applicants for whom English is not their first language.
- A professional resume or curriculum vitae.
- Three professional references. One must be from a clinical supervisor.
- A statement of intent that demonstrates the candidate’s leadership and practice experience and reasons for pursuing doctoral study. The statement should be representative of the applicant’s writing ability. The statement should be two-to-four typed pages, double-spaced and written in 12-point font.
- Proof of residency is required for in-state tuition.
- An interview may be required.
There are additional requirements for specialization in nurse anesthesia:
- Completion of CHEM 106 or an undergraduate course in organic chemistry within the past 7 years, and with a minimum grade of C.
- Current unrestricted licensure for practice in both the State of Rhode Island and the State of Massachusetts (due to clinical rotations in both states).
- Current AHA BLS and ACLS certification.
- A minimum of one year of critical care experience. A complete definition of accepted critical care experience is found on the SJHSNA website at www.sjhsna.com.
- CCRN certification is preferred.
- Skills and abilities that applicants and students must demonstrate are also on the SJHSNA website at www.sjhsna.com.
- An interview is required.