Nurse Anesthesia General Information

Housing and Meals

Students are eligible for residence halls and meal plans at TCU. Contact Residential Services at 817.257.7865 or www.rlh.tcu.edu/GSA.HTM for further information. Students are responsible for their own housing and meals at their assigned clinical site.

Financial Aid

Both loans and limited scholarships are available for students. Deadlines are early in the semester prior to entry and students are encouraged to contact the graduate financial aid adviser, TCU Box 297012, Fort Worth, TX 76129 as soon as possible. TCU is recognized by the Veterans' Administration for financial assistance to eligible students.

A student withdrawing from TCU within a limited time frame is eligible for tuition refund. Deadlines are printed in the University calendar every semester.

The student is responsible for all books, supplies and equipment as required by courses.

The RRNA is provided with operating room attire during clinical instruction in both Phase I and Phase II except at a few rotation sites. The RRNA must provide a white lab coat.

Technology

Students should have sufficient computer literacy to manipulate multiple types of files. Students need a Pentium Class PC with Windows 2000 or Windows XP, or a MAC with OS X v10.2 or better. Students are required to have Microsoft Office 2000 (with PowerPoint, Word and Excel, or MAC compatible version), an Internet connection (preferably broadband) and a printer.

Time Commitment

The student's time commitment is approximately 64 hours during a seven-day week. This time commitment includes study time. One hour of classroom time generates two hours or more of study time. The student should expect a rotating schedule during Phase II.

Employment

Student employment is strongly discouraged. Students gain more from their academic and clinical experiences without the additional burden of work commitments. If student employment is absolutely necessary, the student must notify the director in writing of the position and hours, documenting that there is no conflict in time between their job and program responsibilities. Students/RRNAs may not be employed to practice anesthesia. Clinical students/RRNAs may not work the shift prior to clinical time during Phase II.





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