Oakland University Nursing Anesthesia Program"Oakland University Nursing is located on a picturesque 1,441 acre campus of wooded hills and rolling meadows in Southeastern Michigan. This school is a doctoral & research intensive university." 
Oakland University CRNA SchoolOakland University Nursing Anesthesia Program3601 West 13 Mile Rd Royal Oak, MI 48073 Contact Information Quick FactsCRNA Degree (s) offered Program Length Credit Hours Starting Month(s) Application Deadline Please note that tuition is calculated at the current 2012 rate. Tuition at most schools increases slightly 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: $47,600 *Includes $725 for Certification Exam (graduation). Class Size CRNA TrainingAre you concerned that the Oakland University Nursing 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. Clinical Experience Clinical internships begin the first semester and advance throughout the program. Extensive time is required in the clinical setting, beginning with 16 hours a week the first term and concluding with 40 or more hours a week during the final internship. The primary clinical site is Beaumont, in Royal Oak, Michigan. Beaumont offers 14 surgical specialties including cardiovascular, pediatric, thoracic and vascular surgery. Other clinical sites include: the Beaumont, Troy and Grosse Pointe campuses as well as 20 affiliate sites. The Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Programs requires a minimum of 550 cases. Students attending the Oakland University - Beaumont Graduate Program of Nurse Anesthesia average over 900 cases. Didactic Learning Oakland University School of Nursing uses a variety of teaching formats for its graduate programs. All required MSN Foundation courses (6 out of 15 non-clinical based classes) are offered via distance learning technology. The MSN Clinical Core and Specialty courses (the rest of your classes) may be taught entirely using distance learning technology, use a combination of distance learning technology and classroom formats, or be entirely classroom-based. Distance learning courses at Oakland University may require up to three face-to-face sessions during a semester. For student unable to attend any course’s required face-to-face sessions, every effort will be made to arrange alternate assignments (6 of 15 non-clinical based classes). Full time distance education classes are attended using video conferencing via the Tandberg Education System for students in Kalamazoo, Marquette and Petoskey. Additional sites may be added. Human Patient Simulation Technology The Oakland University Nursing Anesthesia Program has a new 5,500 square foot, $4.5 million Surgical Learning Center. It has two mock operating rooms where anesthesia students can approximate the complexities of anesthesia in a simulated environment to develop critical thinking and decision-making skills. Here, students can rehearse everything from basic skills to management of difficult case scenarios. The simulation experience consists of a pre-briefing, establishing learning goals, technical introduction, a theory module, conduct of the clinical scenario and debriefing, which includes review of the taped session. Program RequirementsLooking 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 requirements at the Oakland University Nursing Anesthesia Program compare to most CRNA school’s requirements. CRNA Program Requirements RN: Critical Care: They do NOT accept:
GPA: GRE scores OR 3.5 GPA International Students: Certifications:
You must be able to demonstrate the ANA Standards of Care and Standards of Professional Performance CRNA Undergraduate Prerequisites: must have a 3.0 or better in these classes: The following classes must be within 7 years of applying to the program:
Oakland University Nursing Anesthesia’s program, Beaumont Hospitals’ website Oakland University’s website has very little information about the CRNA program. There is, however, a helpful program flyer you can access on this site. CRNA School Performance CRNA School Rankings - U.S. News & World Report (2011) *Please note: CRNA rankings are bias and subjective. Read disclaimer about how CRNA rankings are created.* Accredited CRNA Programs are reviewed regularly. Pass Rate for CRNA Boards at the Oakland University Nursing Anesthesia Program
Attrition Rate Employment CRNA Salaries An average nurse anesthetist salary in Michigan An average annual nurse anesthetist salary in the US is $163,467 (according to a 2008 study)
Frequently Asked Questions How many vacation days will I get off? How many hours should I expect to be engaged in the program each week? Can I work as an RN while I’m in the program? CRNA Nurses Chat Copy this | Start New | Full Size All information given on this site about Oakland University Nursing Anesthesia Program was taken directly from their website. If you have additional information about this CRNA School or have any questions, you may use the chat or email joy@all-crna-schools.com.
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