Florida International University Miami's Nurse Anesthetist School
Florida International University is one of nine CRNA schools in Florida.
Florida International University Miami CRNA Program
Florida International University Miami College of Nursing and Health Sciences Nurse Anesthetist School 11200 Southwest 8th Street CNHS Bldg. HLS-470 Miami, FL 33199
Contact Information Jeffrey Groom, CRNA, PhD, Director ph: (305) 348-7747 fax: (305) 348-7823 email: CRNA@fiu.edu
Quick Facts
CRNA Degree (s) offered Master of Science in Nursing
Program Length 28 months
Starting Month(s) August
Application Deadline November 1st of each year. You may apply no sooner than 18 months prior to enrollment.
Entire Program Cost of CRNA School at Florida International University Miami.
Tuition is calculated at the 2011-2012 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: $26,232.36 *Fees and expenses: $14,924 Grand Total: $41,156.36
Cost of Out of State Tuition: $65,046.52 *Fees and expenses: $14,924 Grand Total: $79,970.52
*This includes the cost of health insurance, books and supplies, test fees and miscellaneous school expenses.
*there is a fee of $2132 attached to each Anesthesiology Nursing Practicum course (there are 7 practicum courses). This fee covers expenses for malpractice insurance, review courses, SEE exam, etc.
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CRNA Program Requirements
Required Bachelor Degree Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited institution. Note that registered nurses who have a Bachelor's degree in another field of study may be able to gain entrance via the MSN Bridge Program.
RN: A current unrestricted RN license in Florida
Critical Care: 1 year experience as an R.N. in a critical care setting is required. Most applicants have several years experience. Traditional ICU experience is most competitive.
GPA: 3.0 in upper level BSN work
Minimum GRE scores: Combined verbal and quantitative GRE score of 1000
TOELF: (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required for all foreign graduates (550 paper-based, 80 internet-based or 6.5 on IELTS exam).
Certifications:
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
Course Prerequisites
Statistics
Basic Health Assessment
Courses in advanced sciences such as physiology, organic chemistry or biochemistry are recommended and make the applicant more competitive.
Accredited CRNA Programs are reviewed regularly. Florida International University Miami Nurse Anesthetist Program was last reviewed in May, 2010. It was given eight years accreditation and will be reviewed again in May, 2018.
An average nurse anesthetist salary in Florida Florida CRNA salaries hover right around the national average and fluctuate between $150k-175k. Starting salaries for nurse anesthetists in Florida tend to be lower than that range.
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.
How many hours should I expect to be engaged in the program each week? Classroom, clinical time and study time average around 60 hours per week.
Can I work as an RN while I’m in the program? This is a full time graduate program and outside employment is not realistic and not consistent with the demands and expectations of such a program.
