Admission Requirements
- completed application form accompanied by a $50 nonrefundable application fee
- 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
- minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in undergraduate coursework
- preferred undergraduate minimum GPA of 3.0 in science courses
- official report on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) from international applicants for whom English is not their first language
- professional resume or curriculum vitae
- 3 professional references - one must be from a clinical supervisor
- statement of intent that demonstrates the candidate’s leadership and practice experience and reasons for pursuing doctoral study (Please Note: 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 required for in-state tuition
- interview may be required
Additional Requirements for Nurse Anesthesia Specialization
- completion of CHEM 106 or an undergraduate course in organic chemistry within the past 7 years and receiving 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
- minimum one year critical care experience. (Please Note: SJHSNA provides a complete definition of accepted critical care experience.)
- CCRN certification preferred
- skills and abilities as detailed by SJHSNA
- interview required