Introduction
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) offers a highly respected Doctor of Nurse Practice (DNP) with a specialization in Nurse Anesthesia. Located in beautiful Charleston, this program is designed for experienced critical care nurses ready to take on the challenges and rewards of becoming a CRNA.
About the School
MUSC is South Carolina's only comprehensive academic health science center, and its College of Nursing is a leader in education and research. The Anesthesia for Nurses (AFN) program leverages the vast resources of the university and its integrated medical center.
Quick Facts
- Program Type: DNP (Anesthesia for Nurses specialization)
- Program Length: 36 months (full-time)
- Tuition (In-state): Approximately $105,000
- Tuition (Out-of-state): Approximately $135,000 (Contact program for updates)
- Application Deadline: Typically May 15th
- GRE Requirement: Not required
Admission Requirements
- Degree: BSN or MSN from an accredited nursing program.
- GPA: A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. The average for accepted students is often higher (around 3.6).
- RN License: An unencumbered RN license in South Carolina or a compact state.
- Critical Care Experience: A minimum of two years of recent, full-time adult critical care experience is required at the time of application.
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS must be current. CCRN is required.
- Statistics Course: Completion of an undergraduate or graduate-level statistics course with a grade of 'C' or better.
Program Highlights
MUSC provides an immersive clinical experience right on campus at the MUSC Health University Medical Center, a Level I trauma center and major tertiary care facility. The program structure is a hybrid format, blending online didactic coursework with intensive on-campus simulation and clinical practice. This offers a degree of flexibility while maintaining academic rigor.
FAQs
- Is the CCRN certification mandatory for application? Yes, MUSC requires applicants to have their CCRN certification at the time of application.
- What is the minimum experience required? Two years of full-time adult ICU experience is a firm requirement. Pediatric or neonatal ICU experience does not meet this requirement.
- What does the 'hybrid' format entail? Core DNP courses are delivered online, while the anesthesia-specific specialty courses and clinical practicums require on-campus attendance in Charleston.
- Are interviews conducted in person? Yes, competitive applicants are invited to an on-campus interview, which is a crucial part of the selection process.
- How do I make sure I don't miss the application deadline? You can track the Medical University of South Carolina CRNA program's application deadline and get reminders at crnatracker.com.
Track MUSC's deadline at crnatracker.com