Nurse Anesthesia

Donna Jasinski - Program Director

Donna Jasinski, PhD, CRNA, is founding director of the nationally ranked Nurse Anesthesia program.  Click here to read more about the program's history, mission, and philosophy or here to read about a current student.

The Nurse Anesthesia program is designed to prepare graduates to provide quality anesthesia services before, during, and after surgical and obstetrical procedures.

The program:

  • Offers clinical placements arranged by faculty
  • Has a full-time option only with seven semesters
  • Is 45 credit hours
  • Includes front-loaded didactic with 40 credits in year one and clinical focus in year two
  • Prepares graduates to take the certification examination
  • Is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs; the next review is May 2014.
  • Application deadlines: September 1, 2013 and January 15, 2014 for Fall 2014
Accreditation Information

Georgetown's Nurse Anesthesia Program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA). The next review is May 2014.

COA 222 S. Prospect Ave., Park Ridge, IL 60068-4001 Ph: 847.692.7050 Fax: 847.692.7137

The program’s 2012 pass rate was 100%, which exceeded the threshold. Programs’ pass rates are calculated using results of first-time exam takers.

The 2012 employment record for new grads is 100% within 3 months of graduation.

The attrition rate averages 5-10%.  The 2012 attrition rate was 10%.

Useful Forms and Links
NAP Handbook: Available Via Programmatic Blackboard Site