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East Carolina University

East Carolina Nurse Anesthesia School is one of six CRNA schools in North Carolina.



East Carolina University

East Carolina University CRNA Program

East Carolina University College of Nursing
Nurse Anesthesia Program
3112 Health Sciences Building
Greenville, NC 27858




Contact Information
Maura S McAuliffe, CRNA, PhD, FAAN, Professor and Director, Nurse Anesthesia Program
ph: (252) 744-6373
fax: (252) 744-6389
email: mcauliffem@ecu.edu

Quick Facts

CRNA Degree (s) offered
Master of Science in Nursing, Post-Master's Certificate

Program Length
28 months

Credit Hours
68 semester units

Starting Month(s)
January

Application Deadline
Applications accepted throughout the year and admission interviews are conducted in the Spring for admission to class in January.


Entire Program Cost of CRNA School at East Carolina University.

Please note that tuition is calculated at the 2010 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 In State Tuition: $19,389
Fees and expenses: $1,715
Grand Total: $22,819

Cost of Out of State Tuition: $54,806
Fees and expenses: $1,715
Grand Total: $56,521

When did this CRNA Program begin?
2002



Program Requirements

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

CRNA Program Requirements
Required Bachelor Degree
A baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited program

RN:
Current non-restricted license to practice as a registered nurse (RN) in North Carolina

Critical Care:
At least one year adult critical care (adult ICU) experience.GPA:
Undergraduate GPA 3.0

GRE:
Acceptable score on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
Course Prerequisites
  • Statistics
  • Undergraduate course in research
  • Physiology (within 5 years highly recommended)
  • Chemistry/biochemistry (within 5 years highly recommended)
East Carolina University’s CRNA program website



CRNA School Performance

CRNA School Rankings - U.S. News & World Report (2011)
2.7 out of 5.0. Ranked 48 out of 107 CRNA programs.

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

Accredited CRNA Programs are reviewed regularly.
East Carolina University Nurse Anesthetist Program was last reviewed 10/2006. It was given the maximum of 10 years accreditation and will be reviewed again 10/2016. This shows that the program is in full compliance with the COA’s accreditation standards.



CRNA Salaries

An average nurse anesthetist salary in North Carolina
North Carolina CRNA salaries are about the same as the national average and range from $140k to $160k.

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.



Frequently Asked Questions

What is my time commitment?
Your time commitment will be approximately 40-70 hours per week. This includes study time. One hour of classroom time generates two hours or more of study time. The student should expect a rotating schedule during clinical training.






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All information given on this site about East Carolina University’s Nurse Anesthetist Program was taken directly from their website.

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