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 Maine colleges that offer nurse anesthetist degrees.

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University of New England (UMPI)

181 Main St, Presque Isle, ME

UNE is a nonprofit private university that has a large selection of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Biddeford, Maine, in a predominantly urban area. Enrollment at UNE is nearly 5,200 annually.

Areas of study available at UNE include but are not limited to:

• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Public Administration And Social Services

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores between 960 to 1160 on the SAT and between 21 to 26 for the ACT exam is typical among students accepted to University of New England. UNE has an admissions rate of 82% of which only 21% chose to attend.  For additional information about admissions, simply complete the form on this page or call UNE to learn more.

The cost of tuition is nearly $34,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. Some students at University of New England may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The University of New England Nor'Easters participate in a number of athletic programs, within the NCAA organization. Available athletic programs offered may include but not limited to:

• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Ice Hockey (NCAA Division III)

Students Enrolled in the Nurse Anesthetist Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of New England offers a master's degree program in nurse anesthetist.

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).