Clarkson College
Nurse Anesthesia Program

Clarkson College is only one of two CRNA schools in Nebraska.

Clarkson College
Nurse Anesthesia Program
101 South 42nd Street
Omaha, NE 68131-2739

Contact Information
Mary Hoversten, CRNA, MS, Ed.D., Program Administrator
ph: (402) 884-9832
fax: (402) 647-5500
email: hoverstenmary@clarksoncollege.edu

Quick Facts

CRNA Degree offered
Master of Science in Nursing with a Nurse Anesthesia Specialization

Program Length
30 months, full time or
42 months, part time (a part-time 24 month didactic phase followed by a full-time 18 month clinical phase)

Credit Hours
73 hours = 16 hours core + three hours senior project + 54 hours specialty courses

Starting Month
September

Application Deadline
October 1

Entire Program Cost of CRNA School at Clarkson College

Tuition is calculated at the 2012-2013 rate. Tuition at most schools increases each academic year. Over the duration of the program, expect to pay a tuition that is 5% to 15% higher than what is shown here.

Cost of Tuition: $47,888
*Fees and expenses: $3,000
Grand Total: $50,888

*This includes the cost of health insurance, books and supplies, test fees and miscellaneous school expenses.

Clarkson College Tuition Link

Class Size
12 students

Number of Applicants
As a general rule, new CRNA Programs have fewer applicants than well established ones. If you’re looking for a program that is less competitive, this one is worth checking into.

When did this CRNA Program begin?
Clarkson College’s Nurse Anesthetist Program was first accredited in May 2010.

CRNA Program Summary

Are you concerned that this Nurse Anesthesia Program won’t give you the specific experiences or training you need to be a successful CRNA? Learn what standards CRNA Programs must meet in order to be accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia (COA).

This CRNA program (as well as all others that are accredited by the COA) prepares you to take the CCNA certification exam at the conclusion of the program, allowing you to become a CRNA.

This is a front loaded program where the first 12 months is fully didactic (class work), while the last 18 months are clinical. It combines traditional and distance education.

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Program Requirements

Looking for something specific? Find CRNA schools categorized by theirunique requirements.

Some CRNA schools require much more out of their applicants than others. See how the requirements at Clarkson University Nurse Anesthesia Program compare to most CRNA school’s requirements.

CRNA Program Requirements

Required Bachelor Degree
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an AACN or CCNE accredited school

RN
Current RN license in Nebraska or another state

Critical Care
One year of recent full time RN experience in a critical care unit prior to applying to the program.

Acceptable critical care experience includes:

ICU (Intensive Care Unit)
Surgical ICU
Medical ICU
Cardiac Care Unit
Neonatal ICU
Pediatric ICU

GPA
Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better

GRE Scores
GRE scores are not required

International Students
If your native language is not English, you’ll need a score of 600 or better on the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language.)

Certifications

PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
BLS (Basic Life Support)

Course Prerequisites

Satisfactory completion of all nursing course prerequisites (at the college level)
Anatomy
Microbiology
Physical assessment
College math or equivalent
Pathophysiology
Physiology
Pharmacology
Chemistry

Clarkson College CRNA program’s website

CRNA School Performance

CRNA School Rankings - U.S. News & World Report (2011)
Clarkson College CRNA School did not exist when this survey was taken; therefore, it has no rank.

*Please note: CRNA rankings are bias and subjective. Read disclaimer about how CRNA rankings are created.*

Accredited CRNA Programs are reviewed regularly.
Clarkson College Nurse Anesthesia Program Nurse Anesthetist Program was last reviewed 05/2010. It was given 6 years accreditation (maximum is 10) and will be reviewed again 05/2016. This reflects the infancy of the program.

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CRNA Salaries

An average nurse anesthetist salary in Nebraska
Nebraska CRNA salaries are usually higher than the national average and range from $160k-$190k. CRNA salaries are higher in this state because it is so rural.

An average annual nurse anesthetist salary in the US is $163,467 (according to a 2008 study)

Rural average: $174,214
Metropolitan average: $164,148
Suburban average: $156,630
Average starting CRNA salaries range from: $110,000-$130,000.

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All information given on this site about Clarkson Nurse Anesthetist Program was taken directly from their website.

*This page was updated November 18th, 2012.*