Anesthesia (MS)
The program for the Master of Science Degree in Anesthesia has as its goal the preparation of a professional in nursing in anesthesia who will be able to perform activities related to the administration of anesthesia under the supervision of a physician for all types of surgical procedures.
The program aims to develop a professional in anesthesia that will be able to:
- Acquire knowledge and skills inherent in the specialization that allow the performance of quality anesthesia care.
- Acquire attitudes, communication and interpersonal relationship skills that facilitate the intervention with the patient, the family and the health team.
- Utilize the nursing process in problem solving and decision making in the practice of nurse anesthesia.
- Utilize the results of scientific research to strengthen the quality of anesthesia service.
The Program is accredited by the “Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs” (https://www.coacrna.org).
The Arecibo Campus is authorized to offer this Program.
Competencies Profile of Graduates
The Master of Science in Anesthesia is designed to develop the competencies that allow the student:
Knowledge
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- Physical and biochemical concepts related to the administration of anesthesia.
- Advanced physiological and pharmacological concepts related to the practice of anesthesia.
Skills
- Apply a variety of current techniques for the administration of general and regional anesthetics, giving priority to patient safety and monitoring.
- Formulate and apply a culturally competent perianesthetic care plan throughout the anesthesia experience.
- Apply critical thinking skills to provide anesthesia services to patients of all ages and physical conditions in a variety of surgical procedures related to medicine.
Attitudes
- Professionally interact with colleagues and patients in accordance with the legal requirements for the practice of nursing specialized in anesthesia.
- Demonstrate commitment to the practice of nursing in anesthesia through learning for life.
Admission Requirements
Candidates for admission must:
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Meet the requirements for admission to master's programs established in the section "Requirements for Admission to Master's Programs" of this Catalog.
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Possess a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited university.
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Have a minimum academic index of 3.00 points in the last sixty (60) credits of academic work.
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Possess a current professional nursing license and membership.
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Have a minimum of one (1) year of critical care experience.
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Submit two (2) letters of recommendation from the supervisory staff of the agency(ies) where you have had the work experience(s).
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Interview by the Program Admission Committee.
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Submit the following documents:
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Health certificate.
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Evidence of vaccination against Hepatitis B.
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Criminal record certificate issued by the Puerto Rico Police Department.
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Copy of professional license and current association
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Updated professional resume
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Submit a written commitment to take the National Certification Examination (NCE) within one hundred and twenty (120) days after completing the graduation requirements established in the Graduate Catalog.
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Approve with a minimum of 75% a test in the subject of anatomy and physiology.
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If you do not obtain the minimum required score in the test, you must pass the following course:
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BIOL 3106 Anatomy and Physiology
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Have passed a chemistry course with a laboratory of three or more credits.
Note: Students who are admitted to the Master of Science in Anesthesia will have to purchase a Review computerized program, recommended by the faculty of the program, before starting the first courses of the program.
Time Limit to Complete the Degree
Full-time Students: 28 months
Part-time students: 40 months
Graduation Requirements
- Complete the graduation requirements for a master’s degree established in the Graduate Catalog of the Inter American University of Puerto Rico.
- Present official evidence of having administered anesthesia in six hundred and fifty (650) surgeries in different specialties and a minimum of 2,000 hours of clinical experience.
- The student must approve the SEE with a minimum score of 450.
- In cases in which the student does not achieve SEE required score after a third attempt, the student can request in writing to the Program Director to present a verbal exam before the Curriculum Committee. This exam must be approved with a minimum score of 90%.
Requirements for the Master of Science in Anesthesia
Specialization Requirements |
52 credits |
Specialization Requirements - 52 credits
ANES 5105 | Biochemistry and Physics | 3 |
ANES 5110 | Introduction to Anesthesiology | 2 |
ANES 5111 | Pathophysiology I: Cellular | 3 |
ANES 5112 | Pathophysiology II: Blood, Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Renal | 3 |
ANES 5113 | Advanced Pathophysiology | 3 |
ANES 5121 | Principles of Anesthesia I | 2 |
ANES 5122 | Advanced Physical Health Assessment in Anesthesia I | 1 |
ANES 5131 | Pharmacology Anesthetics I: Anesthetics | 3 |
ANES 5132 | Advanced Anesthetic Pharmacology | 3 |
ANES 5221 | Principles of Anesthesia II: General Surgery | 2 |
ANES 5222 | Clinical Practice on Principles of Anesthesia II | 2 |
ANES 5307 | Regional Anesthesia | 2 |
ANES 5331 | Principles of Anesthesia III: Obstetrics and Pediatrics | 2 |
ANES 5332 | Clinical Practice on Principles of Anesthesia III | 2 |
ANES 5431 | Principles of Anesthesia IV: Cardiothoracic and Neurological | 2 |
ANES 5432 | Clinical Practice on Principles of Anesthesia IV | 2 |
ANES 5497 | Trends and Controversies in Anesthesiology | 2 |
ANES 6390 | Clinical Analysis | 1 |
ANES 6395 | Research Process | 3 |
ANES 6397 | Administration and Supervision | 2 |
ANES 6911 | Integrated Supervised Practice I | 2 |
ANES 6912 | Integrated Supervised Practice II | 2 |
ANES 6970 | Integrated Seminar | 3 |