Nurse Anesthesia (M.S.N.)

Official Course Descriptions

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Upon successful completion of the Master of Science in Nursing degree, the graduate will:

• Create advanced nursing practice roles that merge from client needs.
• Exercise critical thinking to design and implement innovative approaches that are financially viable, culturally connected, evidence-based, and community partnered.
• Practice as caring scholar, advanced practice nurses who are singularly sensitive and critically reflective.
• Exhibit professional leadership by influencing policy processes aimed at improving global health.

Tuition and Fees

Information on Tuition, Fees and estimated total Cost of Attendance is available on the Office of the Bursar web site.

Financial Aid Opportunities

Visit FGCU's Financial Aid Web site for information about grants, additional scholarships, loans, and student employment.

Program Specific Fees

The cost per credit hour is the standard charge at FGCU for graduate credits.  In addition to the tuition charges and standard fees, there is a student fee associated with each Clinical Practice Course (I - VII), and there is also an Equipment fee charged each semester.

Our Current clinical sites are listed on this page.  All are in Lee, Collier, Charlotte, DeSoto, and Polk Counties.  Clinical sites used by the program may change before or during a students time at FGCU.  In the future, sites may include elective or mandatory clinical sites requiring travel to other counties in Florida.  If a student must travel to a distant site for a mandatory rotation, housing will be provided.  Students will be responsible for travel to sites in Florida.

(Links are to external sites maintained by the clinical sites, not by FGCU) 

Lee Health

• Cape Coral Hospital

• Gulf Coast Medical Center
  
• HealthPark Medical Center
• Lee Memorial Hospital 

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• Bayfront Health Port Charlotte * Punta Gorda
• Physicians Regional Medical Center
• Fawcett Memorial Hospital
• DeSoto Memorial Hospital
• Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center

Q1: What counts as ICU experience?

A : Any ICU (Ex. given:  CTICU, Trauma ICU, Neuro ICU)

Q2: When should I have completed 1 year of ICU experience?

A: You should have a minimum of one full year of ICU experience by the time classes begin in the Summer semester.  

Q3: Is the GRE required?

A: Yes, taken within five years of application with a preferred minimum score of: 153 verbal, 144 quantitative, and a minimum of 3.5 out of 6 on the essay portion.

Q4: Which chemistry courses and labs are recommended for the prerequisite?

A: We recommend you complete 2 chemistry courses and 1 lab (Ex. given: Chem 1, Chem 2, Bio Chem, Organic Chem and 1 lab of either one)

Q5: Is it required to have completed a second chemistry course before applying?

A: No but must be completed at an accredited institute and ideally before classes begin. Evidence of your Unofficial transcript must be sent to the program as the student matriculates prior to the start of the program. Official Transcripts will be required, after admission.

Q6: What is the Tuition for In-state and Out-of-State?  

A: Tuition and Fees- Information on Tuition, Fees and estimated total Cost of Attendance is available on the Office of the Bursar web site. 

Q7: Are there any additional student fees?

A: Yes, lab fees, living expenses, books, and other resources for a successful experience. See the table provided below.

Q8: Which credits can transfer over?

A: You will need to contact the Program Director to discuss, but typically courses that can be transferred should be within the 6,000 to 7000 level.

Q9: What do I need to provide to transfer my credits?

A: You will need to provide Proof of Syllabus, transcript, homework assignments and university catalog. Keep in mind this is on a case-by-case basis.

Q10: FGCU is a hybrid program, when do students attend in-person classes on campus?

A: After the first summer session C, the students will be expected to be on campus at least once a week until graduation.

Q11: Do you provide housing or know of where I can get information if moving from another state or country?

A: We do not provide housing.

*Rough Estimate of Expenditures

Below are the costs outlined through the course of your nurse anesthesiology education. Fees and changes to the needs of the program are subject to change. This is the best estimate of fees associated with your education. Fees and timing of fees may also change at any time.

Below is the list of courses with a fee attached.  The student will be charged the fee when they take each course. 

These numbers are rough estimates of costs throughout your time in the FGCU NA program.

The numbers below are not set in stone, however, if changes are made, it would be only to lower not increase any of the fees to the program or the course.

DNP-NA	Course Number	Fee Amount	Fee Type
Fall
Semester V	NGR 5433L	$244.00	Course Fee
Semester VIII	NGR 5436L	$265.00	Course Fee
Semester III	NGR 6002L	$11.00	Course Fee
Spring
Semester III	NGR 5431L	$313.00	Course Fee
Semester VI	NGR 5434L	$333.00	Course Fee
Semester IX	NGR 5437L	$279.00	Course Fee
Summer
Semester IV	NGR 5432L	$329.00	Course Fee
Semester VII	NGR 5435L	$368.00	Course Fee
	NGR 6400	$5,689.00	Program Fee; Due in May before you begin school

Outside Fees - These fees are based on 2022 rates; these fees may fluctuate depending upon outside factors and the economy.

Mandatory Valley Anesthesia Review

This is what you can expect from Valley Anesthesia Education in your 3-year nurse anesthesia program at FGCU. Year One: Receive all your digital and print materials to study for success from DAY ONE. Year Two: Receive in-person instruction on-campus before your Year Two Self-Evaluation (SEE) Exam (not mandatory) at a greatly reduced price. In Year Three, we will provide your mandatory board review course. Furthermore, you will have the comfort of knowing you have our Valley Pledge, which means we are not happy until you are officially a CRNA. Throughout this process, the Valley Team is always available to you for study strategizing.

The Valley Anesthesia Education course materials will be incorporated throughout the curriculum. The investment you make now will help support your success throughout your entire program and promote your success on the National Certification Exam (NCE).

• Year One: Pay $350.00 for all the mandatory course materials. Mandatory. You are welcome to attend the May in-person and on-campus course review for $340.00 (not mandatory).
• Year Two: Pay $340.00 for an in-person and on-campus course review before your SEE. (not mandatory)
• Year Three: Pay your balance of $500.00 to attend your mandatory NCE review course.

Valley provides access to the latest digital versions of our course manual (aka the SWEATBOOK) and MemoryMaster. Should we update our materials during your 3 years of education, you can update to our latest print version of the manuals for the cost of printing and shipping (currently $65.00 for both). Digital updates are always FREE.

Mandatory Attendance at 1 FANA Annual Meeting Conference (Fall of Second Semester): Registration $175.00, plus Room, Transportation, Food

Prodigy Anesthesia Review: 1-year subscription beginning the last full year of your program $175.00

Books: Market pricing varies

Potential Additional Costs:

Three SEE exam costs from semesters VI, VII, & IX will be covered in the program fees. If the student does not meet the required SEE exam score outlined in semesters Vi, VIII, & IX, the student will be responsible for paying for additional attempts on the SEE exam until they meet the standard. Cost of a SEE exam =$265.00 per attempt.

NCE exam: The NCE exam is covered by the student program fees, if the student does not successfully pass the NCE, all other attempts and review fees will be the responsibility of the student.

Program Fees Cover: (Subject to change at any time)

• Apex Anesthesia Review (three years)
• NCE (1 attempt)
• SEE exam (1 attempt per each semester, VI, VII, & IX
• AANA Student Membership fees (three years)
• Malpractice Insurance (three years)
• Scrubs (One-time purchase Semester II, 3 sets)
• Name tags (three years)
• Typhon Group subscription (three years)
• Regional Anesthesia & Ultrasound Workshop (Semester IV)
• Anesthesia Clinical Equipment
• AANA COA Accreditation Fees (three years)
• CPR Renewal (First and Third years)