The post-Master's Certificate in Nurse Anesthesia is designed for those nurses who possess an M.S.N. and desire to become Nurse Anesthetists. A collaborative endeavor of UNC Charlotte and Carolinas HealthCare System, the specialty in Nurse Anesthesia leads to a Master of Science in Nursing and a certificate in Nurse Anesthesia. The program, which is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Education Programs, prepares nurses of advanced practice in the delivery of anesthesia. Carolinas HealthCare System provides clinical instruction for students enrolled in the nurse anesthesia program.
Students also receive three rural clinical experiences to gain regional anesthesia experience.
This program can be completed as a full-time course of study in 27 months. Students are admitted twice per year. Current deadlines for application are November 15 for Fall admission and July 15 for Spring admission. Current unrestricted licensure as a Registered Nurse. Current licensure to practice nursing in North Carolina.