Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Post-Master’s Related Information:
For more information contact:
Student Affairs Office
The University of Texas School of Nursing at Houston
6901 Bertner, Room 220
Houston, Texas 77030
Phone: 713-500-2100 or 800-232-8876
Fax: 713-500-2107
Email: soninfo@uth.tmc.edu
Master of Science in Nursing — Nurse Anesthesia
The Nurse Anesthesia clinical concentration prepares graduates to manage the anesthesia needs of patients of all ages. Students will develop expertise in the areas of pre-anesthetic assessment and evaluation, anesthesia planning, anesthesia administration and monitoring, and post-anesthesia care. The course of study prepares students to administer all types of anesthesia, including general, regional, local, and conscious sedation.
Students that complete the program are eligible to take the Certification Examination for Nurse Anesthetists offered by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. Requirements for the degree depend on whether the student is currently a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists. Non-thesis options are available.
Prospective students should be aware that all School of Nursing students are required to have a computer and must have basic computer skills. For more information on computer requirements see computer requirements and recommendations.
Clinical Track Director
Rodney C. Lester, PhD, CRNA
Associate Professor Nursing-Clinical
Department of Acute and Continuing Care
Office: SON 684
Phone: 713-500-2159
Fax: 713-500-2171
Email: Rodney.C.Lester@uth.tmc.edu