Unsuccessful applicants may reapply in following years. The majority of students accepted into the program were living in Georgia at the time of application. The number of waivers is limited. There is no guarantee that a waiver will be awarded. No, the Graduate Record Examination is required for application to the Nursing Anesthesia Program.
Outside employment is discouraged because of the intense nature of the program.
The Nursing Anesthesia Program offers 28 months of graduate course work including both classroom and clinical experience. The classroom curriculum emphasizes anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and principles of anesthesia practice. Clinical experiences are provided in a number of facilities and include all types of surgical procedures and techniques for the administration of general and regional anesthesia. Some of the clinical courses require the student to travel to locations other than the Augusta area. The Medical College of Georgia has limited residence hall and apartment accommodations on campus.