Michigan State U
Nurse Anesthetist Program
Michigan's State University is one of five CRNA schools in Michigan.
Michigan State University
Nurse Anesthesia Program
College of Nursing
A119 Life Sciences Building
East Lansing, MI 48824
Contact Information
Henry C Talley V, CRNA, PhD, Program Director
ph: (517) 432-0474
fax: (517) 432-8131
email: henry.talley@hc.msu.edu
Quick Facts
CRNA Degree offered
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), PhD in nursing, DNP
Program Length
28 months, full time
Credit Hours
78-82 semester hours (there is a 4 unit optional Thesis).
Starting Month
January
Application Deadline
March 15. Interviews (by invitation only) will be held in May.
Entire Program Cost of CRNA School at Michigan State U.
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 In State Tuition:$45,100
*Fees and expenses: $3,645
Grand Total: $48,745
Cost of Out of State Tuition: $69,545
*Fees and expenses: $3,645
Grand Total: $73,190
*This includes the cost of health insurance, books and supplies, test fees and miscellaneous school expenses.
Class Size
12
When did the first Nurse Anesthesia cohort begin?
January, 2008
CRNA Program Summary
Are you concerned that the Michigan State U 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.
Michigan State University’s CRNA program began in January of 2008. It is an integrated
program, with clinical experience beginning in the second semester and
woven throughout the curriculum. The majority of your classroom
experience will be during the first two semesters.
All Master of Science in Nursing core classes are currently online. There are two Pharmacology courses which are offered via interactive television and the rest of the classes (specific to the Nurse Anesthesia concentration) are in a classroom setting in East Lansing.
Currently, clinical sites are available in Detroit,
Lansing, and Warren. You will not rotate to every clinical site and will
be assigned to your clinical rotations in a very fair manner.
Program Requirements
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 Michigan State University compare to most CRNA school’s requirements.
CRNA Program Requirements
Required Bachelor Degree
Bachelor of Science in Nursing is required from a CCNE or NLN accredited school.
RN:
Unrestricted current Michigan Registered Nurse License as well as a
license for any state where a clinical affiliate site is located during
the entire program.
Critical Care:
One year of full-time clinical experience or equivalent as a Registered
Nurse in an intensive care unit within the last five years is required
for the Nurse Anesthesia concentration. Most incoming students have
between 3 and 5 years ICU experience. Average experience of accepted
students (2009 class) is 5 years, 4 months.
GPA:
3.0 minimum. Most incoming students have a GPA between 3.3 and 3.8.
Average GPA of incoming students (for the 2009 class) is 3.64.
Minimum GRE scores:
GRE is required. GRE scores must be no more than 5 years old. Average
GRE scores of the incoming 2009 class is: Verbal—514 Quantitative—631
Analytical—4.5
TOEFL:
Required for international students, as applicable.
Certifications:
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
CRNA Educational Prerequisites
- 3 units of Statistics (that includes inferential) with a B or better in the last 5 years
*Deadline for completion of the statistics course is the end of summer semester prior to the start of the program.
Michigan State University’s CRNA program website
CRNA School Performance
CRNA School Rankings - U.S. News & World Report (2011)
2.9 out of 5.0. Ranked 32 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.
Michigan State University Nurse Anesthetist Program was last reviewed 10/2007. It was given 6 years
accreditation and will be reviewed again 10/2013. This reflects the
newness of the program. It began its first cohort in January 2008.
CRNA Salaries
An average nurse anesthetist salary in Michigan
Michigan CRNA salaries are above the national average and range from $160k-180k.
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
How many hours should I expect to be engaged in the program each week?
Clinical assignments will require up to an average of 40 hours per week
with classes scheduled up to 10 hours per week during the same period.
Additionally, time is required for study, pre/post operative visits and formulating anesthesia management plans.
The nurse anesthesia students’ commitment to the program averages 60-70 hours per week.
Can I work as an RN while I’m in the program?
It is permitted, but not recommended. You will also have to inform the
program director and should have at least eight hours off between school
and work each day. Also, under no circumstances can students work as a
nurse anesthetist while undergoing this program.
All information given on this site about Michigan State U's Nurse Anesthetist Program was taken directly from their website.
*This page was updated September 22nd, 2012*
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