Nurse Anesthetist Degree

A nurse anesthetist is a nurse practitioner specializing in the field of study known as anesthesia. In the practice of medicine, anesthesia is defined as a temporary state being induced to lose sensation and/or awareness. A nurse specializing in anesthesia is able to provide comfort before and during procedures and operations. Get more details below including other Illinois colleges that offer nurse anesthetist degrees.

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Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFUMS)

2998 W Pearl City Rd, Freeport, IL

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, a nonprofit private graduate level institution, is located in North Chicago, Illinois. The enrollment at this school is approximately a thousand students yearly. Fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission, this school awards graduate level degrees as a medical and healthcare school.

Several specialty schools of study are operated by Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. These schools may have differing tuition costs. Listed below are the specialty schools along with their estimated annual tuition:

• Medical School (Tuition: $47,000/year)
• Pharmacy School (Tuition: $28,000/year)
• Podiatry School (Tuition: $30,000/year)

The average cost for tuition for the graduate level programs are around $32,000 per year. On-campus housing may be available for students and costs are estimated to be about $11,000 each year. Please check with the housing office for more information.

Students can choose from many areas of study, including:

• Medicine
• Biological and Biomedical Sciences
• Podiatry
• Physician Assistant

To see a full list of student services, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.rosalindfranklin.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Nurse Anesthetist Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science has offered the following program levels for students:

• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Nurse Anesthetists

Description

Administer anesthesia, monitor patient's vital signs, and oversee patient recovery from anesthesia. May assist anesthesiologists, surgeons, other physicians, or dentists. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).