When is your deadline for applications?
The deadline for applications, transcripts, and recommendations to be considered for the first round of interviews for March 2009 enrollment is November 6, 2008.
NOTE: The program welcomes applications or inquiries twelve months a year. Interviews are held each fall. If all the seats are not filled, a second series of interviews may be held in the spring.
Candidates interested in a early admission should contact the NAP office for more information.
If you will complete your bachelor’s degree and/or your acute care experience prior to the start of the class for which you are applying, the Admissions Committee may still consider your application.
What types of critical care experience are accepted? Which are preferred?
All critical care experience must be as an RN. Emphasis is placed on knowledge of invasive hemodynamic monitoring, pharmacologic management, and ventilator management. The preferred areas are (in order of preference):
- CVU (Cardiovascular unit- Post operative cardiac patients)
- CCU (Critical Coronary Care)
- SICU (Surgical Intensive Care)
- MICU (Medical Intensive Care)
- NICU ( Neurological Intensive Care)
- PICU/NICU (Pediatric or Neonatal Intensive Care)
- Applicants, whose primary experience is in the Emergency Room, Interventional Radiology, and PACU, have also been accepted, provided that applicant can demonstrate familiarity with invasive monitoring, ventilators, and critical care pharmacology.
What if I do not have a year of critical care experience?
The AANA requirement is that the candidate must possess at least one year of acute care experience. If you will have completed a year prior to the start date you may be eligible for a personal interview.
What if I do not have my bachelor’s degree yet?
The AANA requirement is that the candidate must possess a bachelor’s degree in order to gain entry to a nurse anesthesia program. If you will have completed a your bachelor’s degree prior to the start date you may be eligible for a personal interview.
Which bachelor's degrees do you accept other than a Bachelor of Science in Nursing?
A bachelor's degree in a related or natural science may be acceptable. Examples are Biology or Chemistry. Other baccalaureate degrees will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Possession of a NJ RN license is a mandatory requirement for entry into the program.
What is the minimum score required for the Graduate Record Exam (GRE)?
GREs are not required for candidates with a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.2 or higher.
For candidates with a GPA less than 3.2:
o GPAs 3.0-3.1
o GPA 2.8- 3.0
We recommend that applicants familiarize themselves with the new test by visiting the GRE web site.
Please send official GRE reports to OLLMC NAP (institution code: 2631).
How long is the program?
The 27-month program is full time and 93 quarter credits. We do not offer a part time equivalent.
How many students are accepted each year?
The Lourdes NAP interviews for 15-25 seats per class.
What is my time commitment to the program?
The average number of hours students must commit to the program is 65 hours per week. This includes classroom and clinical hours (clinical shifts include evenings, nights, and weekends). Study time is NOT included in the 65 hours timeframe.
Students are strongly encouraged NOT to work while enrolled in the program.
What is the cost of the program?
The current total cost of the program is $60,000.00 ($645.00/ credit)
How do I apply to the program?
Please see the Enroll section for instructions on the application process. Our acadmic afflaite is Drexel University. If you wish to apply to the OLLMC nurse anesthesia program:
1) Click on the enroll link above
2) Print out a copy of the Drexel Application (provided)
3) Complete all sections of the application
4) Mail the completed application to: OLLMC Nurse Anesthesia Program
1600 Haddon Ave.
Camden, NJ 08103
attn: Registrar's Office
What if I am accepted and I am relocating to New Jersey?
Moving packets are available from the NAP office which provides relocation information. Classroom and clinical coursework is completed in New Jersey and Philadelphia, Pa.
On-site childcare is available at Our Lady of Lourdes. Call Angels Alley (856-365-7961) for more information.