Academic Policies

Academic Integrity and Code of Conduct

Students are required to adhere to all of the following:

Code of Conduct in the program specific student handbook provided at orientation. The student handbook policies and disciplinary actions will take precedence over other University publications where a conflict exists;
Academic Integrity policy in the University Catalog;
Professional Code of Ethics published by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists and individual state nursing licensure codes;
Clinical Residents must comply with facility and federal regulations for patient care and professional conduct.

Computer Requirements

All students must maintain a working computer, Internet access, and a printer. Course syllabi, notes and examinations will be provided/conducted on-line. Accessing and printing class material is the student’s responsibility. Lecture back-up streaming video is available only with high-speed Internet access. Official communications between the program and students will utilize the Texas Wesleyan email address. Computer maintenance is the responsibility of the student, and computer malfunction will not constitute an excused absence from classroom participation or examinations. Technical support for University and learning platform systems is available 24 hours per day, seven days per week. The Help Desk telephone number will be provided to all students and can be located on the Texas Wesleyan website.

The computer should be less than three years old, wireless enabled, use Windows 10 or newer operating system and run newer versions of Microsoft Office. All Texas Wesleyan University Nurse Anesthesia classrooms are Wi-Fi enabled. All material is posted in Windows compatible format. MAC computers are permitted; however, users are responsible for their own compatibility issues.

Students must have a laptop and must have it with them in class (if applicable);
All in-class monitors greater than 10 inches require a privacy screen;
Radio controlled remote accessories are not permitted in the classroom but Bluetooth accessories are acceptable.

Disability Services

Students who have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity can apply for accommodation according to the policies and procedures for students with disabilities. Refer to University Policies in this Catalog or contact the Director of the Counseling Center for specific information. Academic or physical adjustments will be implemented in accordance with University Policies.

Please Note: Students enrolled in an entry-level nurse anesthesia program, may not be provided an academic adjustment or accommodation that would alter or waive the essential didactic and clinical professional requirements including the intellectual and physical competency standards for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesia Practice. These competency standards are included in the MSNA program requirements and provided to the students at orientation.

Graduate Advisory Committee

The Graduate Programs of Nurse Anesthesia Committee recommends policy, hears appeals, evaluates and amends curriculum, reviews applications for admission, and determines acceptance for nurse anesthesia programs. Membership includes:

Program Director
Associate Program Director
Associate Director of DNAP Program
Director of Clinical Education
Contributing Faculty in the Graduate Programs of Nurse Anesthesia
Contributing Graduate Faculty from University departments providing academic support where appropriate.
Provost (ex-officio)
Anesthesiologist/CRNA clinical faculty function as admission committee members for their specific affiliating hospital.

Graduate Faculty

The graduate faculty is comprised of faculty members whose experience and record of scholarship qualify them to offer graduate instruction. The graduate faculty, through teaching and research, encourage and contribute to the advancement of knowledge. Individuals appointed to the graduate faculty hold the highest degree in their field except in those cases where a person possesses special knowledge or has had unique experiences. The graduate faculty is appointed by the Provost upon recommendation of the Faculty Committee on Graduate Programs and with approval of the Director of the Graduate Programs of Nurse Anesthesia.

Each anesthesiologist/CRNA serving on the anesthesia department staff by an affiliating hospital is considered an adjunct clinical faculty.

International Students

International applicants should refer to the section titled “Admission of International Students” in this catalog and contact the Office of International Programs for an International Student Application Packet. Address: Office of International Programs, Texas Wesleyan University, 1201 Wesleyan Street, Fort Worth 76105-1536, USA. Telephone: (817) 531-5868; e-mail: oneworld@txwes.edu.

Provisional Acceptance

Qualified applicants may be accepted into programs offered by the Graduate Programs of Nurse Anesthesia on a provisional basis pending the completion of the admission criteria. Any applicant who is admitted on a provisional basis must complete all required items prior to the start of the program. Applicants that fail to complete the requirements by the start of the program will not be admitted into the program and must reapply to be considered for future start dates.

Schedule Changes (Drop/Add/Withdrawal)

Schedule changes, including adding or withdrawing from a class will follow the University’s dates and procedures provided in the University Catalog.

Time Limitation

MSNA: All Phase I simulation and course work must be completed with a 3.0 GPA in the 12 months immediately preceding Phase II clinical residency. Phase II is completed in a 16 month, full-time clinical anesthesia residency. Students who are not successful in Phase I may apply for readmission. Students with extenuating circumstances in Phase II may apply for a temporary Leave of Absence. Readmission and Leave of Absence Policies are available in the program’s Student Handbook and from the Program Director.

Graduate courses expire within seven years from the date of course completion shown on the transcript; no course may be more than seven years old.

In the event that a required course in a completion program is no longer offered, a substitute course of similar content must be taken in its place. Approval to take a substitute course must be obtained from the Director or Associate Director of the Graduate Programs of Nurse Anesthesia.

Tuition, Fees and Financial Obligations

Graduate Programs of Nurse Anesthesia have additional fees related to course or clinical requirements. Those fees can be found in the degree requirement section of this document. The student is responsible for all books, supplies, and equipment as required by instructors.

Students withdrawn from classes, regardless of reason (academic or due to financial obligations, among others,) may not continue a clinical residency, the clinical site will be notified and the student’s clinical privileges will be suspended until the financial situation is resolved. Any clinical time missed due to a suspension of privileges will count as missed clinical residency time and may delay or prevent program completion.