Nursing Nurse Anesthesia - Fairfield University

Nursing Nurse Anesthesia from Fairfield University is a Campus Master Nurse Anesthetist degree that prepares you for a Nursing career. Fairfield University's Master of Science in Nursing, Nurse Anesthesia Track focuses on the preoperative evaluation, intraoperative management, and postoperative care of patients across the health care continuum undergoing anesthesia and surgery in a variety of practice settings. Nurse anesthetists engage in one-on-one direct patient care and are prepared as expert clinicians. The Fairfield University and Bridgeport Hospital Nurse Anesthesia Program is a full time, integrated, 29-month program offering a Master of Science in Nursing from Fairfield University and a Certificate in Nurse Anesthesia. The combined MSN and strong clinical track allows students the benefit of interacting with other advanced practice nursing students in an atmosphere which exemplifies the ideals of the Jesuit mission of Fairfield University . The Program starts in January of each year and operates continuously for the full 29-months, independent of the University calendar. After a spring and summer of academics, you will begin your clinical practicum while you continue to take required academic courses until the May graduation date. Upon graduation, you'll be eligible to sit for the certification examination administered by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. Successful completion of this exam will allow you to practice as a nurse anesthetist . The Program is self-contained and provides all clinical opportunities at one clinical site to meet the educational requirements set by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs. In addition to the routine surgical cases, nurse anesthesia students gain experience in cardiac, vascular, thoracic, trauma, major burn, pediatrics and high-risk obstetrical cases. Under the supervision of Bridgeport Anesthesia Associates CRNA and MD faculty, you'll gain hands on experience with a variety of anesthesia techniques including: Monitored anesthesia care (MAC) Regional anesthesia (neuraxial & peripheral blocks) General anesthesia View more details on Fairfield University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Nurse Anesthetist courses.