National University's
Nurse Anesthesia Program

The Nurse Anesthesia program is administered by the Fresno campus of National University. The university delivers courses on a unique "one course per month" schedule.

National University Nurse Anesthesia Program
NU Fresno Campus
School of Health and Human Services
20 E River Park Place West
Fresno, CA 93270-1551
Ph: (559) 256-4900
Email: fresnonurseanesthesia@nu.edu

Contact Information
Dr. Bryan Tune
Clinical Assistant Professor
Ph: (559) 256-4946
Email: btune@nu.edu

Quick Facts

CRNA Degree offered
MSNA, Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia

Program Length
27 Months, full time

Credit Hours
Students must complete 98.5 graduate quarter units

Starting Month
April

Application Deadline
Applications are accepted from March 1st to June 30th.

Entire Program Cost of CRNA School National University
Tuition is calculated at the 2012 rate. Tuition at most schools increases each academic year. Over the duration of the program, students can expect to pay an entire program cost that is 5-15% higher than the rates below.

Cost of Tuition: $36,642
*Fees and expenses: $3,000
Grand Total: $39,642

*This estimate is provided by all-crna-schools.com and represents the average cost of text books, anesthesia supplies and test fees.

Tuition costs were calculated using information found on the National University Tuition and Fees page.

$372 per quarter unit *98.5 units = $36,642

When did this CRNA Program begin?
2012

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CRNA Program Summary

Are you concerned that National University 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.

The MSNA program teaches all aspects of anesthesia administration through a two-phase curriculum. The first phase consists of in-classroom didactic instruction enhanced by integrated high fidelity simulation. Phase one lasts one year with the majority of coursework completed on campus. A 15 month clinical practicum directly follows the didactic instruction. The clinical practicum provides students opportunities to administer anesthesia under the direct supervision of an experienced CRNA or anesthesiologist. Clinical rotations take place throughout California, Arizona, Washington, Oregon, Colorado, and Florida.

The nurse anesthesia program is based on a cohort model, and all coursework must be completed in a set sequence.

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Program Requirements

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

CRNA Program Requirements

Required Bachelor Degree
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Bachelor of Science in a related physical science.

RN
Current unrestricted license as a RN in a state within the United States and eligibility for licensure in all states in the United States.

Critical Care
Applicants must have a minimum of one full year of critical care experience in an intensive care unit within the past three years as a registered nurse.

The program does not accept the following as critical care experience:

Operating room
Obstetrics
PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit)

Emergency department and other experiences will be considered on an individual basis

GPA
Prospective students must have an overall GPA of 3.0 on all undergraduate courses or 3.0 on the last 60 units of undergraduate courses on a 4.0 scale. A Science GPA of 2.75 or greater is required.

GRE Scores
The GMAT and GRE are not required for admission to National University

Certifications
Applicants are required to possess current certification in:

ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) and
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Certification in any of the following is preferred:

CCRN (Certification for Adult, Pediatric and Neonatal Critical Care Nurses)
TNNC (Trauma Nurses Core Courses)
CFRN (Certified Flight Registered Nurse)

Course Prerequisites
The undergraduate prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “B” or better.

Pharmacology (3 semester/4 quarter)
Anatomy with Lab (4 semester/6 quarter)
Physiology (4 semester/6 semester)
General Chemistry (3 semester/4 quarter)
Statistics (3 semester/4 quarter)
Basic Research (1 course);
Statistics (1 course)
Biochemistry is not required but strongly recommended.

Shadow experience in the OR with a CRNA or Anesthesiologist

National University CRNA program website

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CRNA School Performance

CRNA School Rankings - U.S. News & World Report (2011)
Ranking and scores are not available for National University.

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

Accredited CRNA Programs are reviewed regularly.
National University’s Nurse Anesthesia Program was last reviewed in January 2012. The program was given 5 years accreditation and will be reviewed again in May 2017. 5 years accreditation is standard for a new CRNA Program.

Pass Rate for CRNA Boards at National University
This CRNA program is new, and the first-time test takers pass rate is not yet available.

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CRNA Salaries

An average nurse anesthetist salary in California
California CRNA salaries are among the highest in the U.S., largely due to the higher cost of living. Most jobs range from $150,000-200,000 per year.

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