The Caylor School of Nursing is one of seven CRNA schools in Tennessee.
Lincoln Memorial University Nurse Anesthesia School
Lincoln Memorial University Caylor School of Nursing Nurse Anesthesia Concentration 6965 Cumberland Gap Parkway Harrogate, TN 37752
Contact Information Anthony Johnson, CRNA, DNAP, APN, Interim Program Director Joy Lewis, CRNA, MSN, APN ph: (423) 869-3611 ext. 6319 fax: (423) 869-6244 email: Anthony.johnson@lmunet.edu
Quick Facts
CRNA Degree (s) offered Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Post-Master's Certificate
Program Length 28 months, full time. Post-Master’s Certificate option is also 28 months, full time.
Please note that 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 slightly higher than what is shown here.
Cost of Tuition: $52,800 *Fees and expenses: $2,000 Grand Total: $54,800
*$2000 is for textbooks (estimate provided by all-crna-schools.com based on average textbook costs.)
Are you concerned that Lincoln Memorial University’s CRNA 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.
Within this seven semester program, six semesters are spent in clinical practicum, meaning that you’ll gain plenty of valuable experience to prepare you to become a CRNA.
Your coursework will culminate with a written comprehensive, and a completed directed scholarly project.
Most clinical placements will be within commuting distance from the Harrogate and/or the West Knoxville satellite campus. The Nurse Anesthesia concentration Assistant Director will coordinate clinical experiences with both students and clinical sites.
Looking for something specific? Find CRNA schools categorized by their unique requirements.
Some CRNA schools require much more out of their applicants than others. See how the requirements at Lincoln Memorial University compare to most CRNA school’s requirements.
CRNA Program Requirements
Required Bachelor Degree Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from an accredited school.
RN: An unencumbered Tennessee RN license by the time of enrolment. You may need licensure in neighboring states for clinical practicum.
Critical Care: A minimum of one year experience as a Registered Nurse in adult acute care. No exceptions. Large hospital experience preferred.
GPA: A strong overall academic record with a cumulative average of “B” (3.0) or better.
Minimum GRE scores: Competitive GRE scores - a combined verbal and analytic score of 1000 is desirable. This requirement was found in their MSN catalog 2010
International Students: If English is not your native language, take the internet version of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (iTOEFL).
These certifications must be current through December of the year you apply :
BLS (Basic Life Support)
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
Undergraduate Course Prerequisites
Intro to Statistics
Nursing Research
Health Assessment
Basic Computer class
These classes or their equivalents will satisfy the requirement.
Accredited CRNA Programs are reviewed regularly. Lincoln Memorial University’s CRNA Program was last reviewed 05/2008. It was given 6 years accreditation and will be reviewed again 05/2014. This is a reflection of the newness of the program. It began in 2006.
