Academic Policies for all Graduate Programs of Nurse Anesthesia
The following policies are applicable to all graduate programs of nurse anesthesia, for specific programmatic policies, please review each program's section of the catalog.
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
- Director of Clinical Education
- Director of DNAP curriculum
- Contributing Faculty in the Graduate Programs of Nurse Anesthesia
- Contributing Graduate Faculty from University departments providing academic support where appropriate.
- Provost (ex-officio)
- CRNA and MDA clinical faculty function as admission committee members for the entry-level DNAP program.
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.
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.