What Sets UM-Flint's Anesthesia (MS) Program Apart?

Focus:

• The University of Michigan-Flint’s School of Health Professions and Studies offers the Master of Science (MS) degree in Anesthesia in conjunction with Hurley Medical Center in Flint, Michigan.

• This 24 month, full-time program will equip you with the knowledge and skills required to become certified for entry into anesthesia practice as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). The program is full time and will require a time commitment of more than 40 hours per week; employment during the course of the program is not recommended.

• The MS in Anesthesia curriculum seamlessly integrates your clinical experience and classroom instruction, with academic and clinical anesthesia courses taught at both the University of Michigan-Flint and at Hurley Medical Center

Resources:

• Hurley Medical Center is a 443-bed public, non-profit, teaching hospital located in Flint, Michigan. Hurley offers a wide variety of hospital and health services. From mid-Michigan’s most comprehensive health care offerings for children, to specialized critical care centers, Hurley has the dedicated professionals, advanced technology and convenient facilities to meet the complex health needs of our region.

• You will learn from faculty and professionals who are at the forefront of their field. Learning directly from these experts, you will be at a distinct advantage.

• The MS in Anesthesia’s cohort structure means close relationships with fellow classmates and a strong support system.

Results:

• After successfully completing the program, you will receive a Master of Science in Anesthesia degree, granted by the University of Michigan. You are then eligible to take the National Certification Examination. 

• Successful completion of the National Certification Exam will allow you to practice as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.

Admission Requirements

Admission into the Master of Science in Anesthesia program is selective.  Students will be admitted to the fall semester only.  You must meet the following requirements to be considered for admission:

• Current, unrestricted, licensure as a Registered Nurse in Michigan or one of the United States or protectorates

• A bachelor’s degree in nursing or an appropriate biological science from an accredited institution

• A collective grade point average of 3.0 in required prerequisite courses

• A minimum of one year’s experience as a registered nurse in a critical care nursing area…SICU, MICU, CCU, etc. within the last five years. NICU (neonatal) & Emergency Department (ED) may be accepted  if the applicant has a working knowledge of pulmonary artery and other advanced monitoring modalities, and is proficient in vasopressor titration. 

• Current Certification as an Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider (ACLS)

• Current Certification as a Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider (PALS)

• Completion of the GRE (Graduate Record Examination)

• Due to the length of time that it may take international applicants to become licensed as a Registered Nurse in the United States, we will not consider applications “pending receipt of a license.”

Prerequisite Courses

A collective GPA of at least 3.0 from an accredited institution is required for the following courses (or equivalents):

• College Algebra (MTH 111) (or demonstrated competence through math placement test)
• Statistics - graduate or undergraduate level

• General Chemistry for Health Sciences (CHM 150) or Principles of Chemistry I (CHM 260)
• General Chemistry for Health Sciences Lab (CHM 151) or General Chemistry Lab (CHM 261) -- strongly recommended
• Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry (CHM 220) or Biologic Chemistry for Health Sciences (CHM 252)

• Either:
  1. Microbiology Basics (BIO 135) and Human Anatomy & Physiology I* (BIO 167) and Human Anatomy & Physiology II (BIO 168)
  2. Organismal Biology (BIO 111) and Cell Biology (BIO 326) and Mammalogy (BIO 421)

Note: Recent repeats of the following courses are required if credits are 10 years old or older:

• Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry (CHM 220) or Biologic Chemistry for Health Sciences ( CHM 252)

• Human Anatomy & Physiology I (BIO 167) or Human Anatomy & Physiology II (BIO 168)

Application Process

Application Deadlines

• Early Review: October 1
• Regular Review: February 1

Catalog Description:

Accreditation

The University of Michigan-Flint is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The next Higher Learning Commission Program to Evaluate and Advance Quality (HLC PEAQ) comprehensive evaluation is scheduled for 2019/2020.  The Anesthesia Program is further accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, 222 S. Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 60068; ph. (847) 655-1160.  The next COA accreditation review will occur in May 2014.

Complete Listing of Accredited Anesthesia Programs

Master of Science in Anesthesia Program, Class of 2011

Certification Examination Pass Rate:  100%
First-attempt pass rate:  87%
Attrition rate:  6.45% (15 graduates of 16 initially enrolled)
Employment rate:  100% of the class secured employment within six months of graduation.

Master of Science in Anesthesia Program, Class of 2012

Certification Examination Pass Rate:  100%
First-attempt pass rate:  93.33%
Attrition rate:  12.5% (15 graduates of 17 initially enrolled)
Employment rate:  100% of the class secured employment within six months of graduation.

Kelly Hermans, CRNA

Graduation Year: 2011
Hometown: Lake Orion, MI

I selected the University of Michigan based on its phenomenal reputation for quality in both medicine and education.  The many different clinical sites offered through the UM-Flint/Hurley CRNA program provide a vast array of opportunities that have prepared me to enter the profession as a strong, autonomous practitioner.  The program is very demanding of time and effort and requires proper planning, time management, and the desire to succeed.  I will forever be grateful for the knowledge, skills, and relationships I acquired during this challenging journey.

Intro to Nurse Anesthesia

The University of Michigan-Flint offers an undergraduate course, Introduction to Nurse Anesthesia, each Winter semester.  It is course HCR 130.

This 1-credit course is open to any UM-Flint undergraduate student who wishes to consider nurse anesthesia as a career.  It is also open to non-UM-Flint students who apply as either a guest student or a non-candidate for degree through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

For Winter 2013, the course is offered either completely online or on campus in a format that meets for 2 hours on Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. every two weeks.  Consult the class schedule for specific dates.  Search for HCR 130.

The course provides an overview of the profession of nurse anesthesia, including scope and settings of practice, requirements and curriculum designs of educational programs. Basics of anesthesia, professionalism, professional organizations history and current issues within the field. Intended to assist students and RNs in their consideration of Nurse Anesthesia as a future career.