Old Dominion University
Nurse Anesthetist Program
As of January, 2011, Old Dominion University's Nurse Anesthetist Program is once again fully accredited.
Old Dominion Nurse Anesthesia School
Old Dominion University
School of Nursing
Nurse Anesthesia Program
4608 Hampton Boulevard
Room 3001
Norfolk, VA 23529
Contact Information
Nathaniel M. Apatov, MSN, PhD
Assistant Program Director:
Karen E. Gillikin, MSNA
ph: (757) 368-4171
tf: (800) 572-2762
fax: (757) 368-4176
email: napatov@odu.edu
Quick Facts
CRNA Degree offered
Master's of Science in Nursing, Post-Master's Certificate in Nurse Anesthesia
Program Length
28 months, full time
Credit Hours
80 credit hours
Starting Month
August
Application Deadline
December 15, 2012
Entire Program Cost of CRNA School at Old Dominion University.
Please note that tuition is calculated at the current 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: $31,759
Fees and expenses: $4,360
Grand Total: $36,119
*Cost of Out of State Tuition: $80,079
Fees and expenses: $4,360
Grand Total: $84,439
*After one year of paying out of state tuition, you may apply for
in-state tuition rates, thus significantly lowering your total cost of
education.
Calculation was completed using their tuition calculator.
To calculate it yourself, type in the following credit hours: Fall (35), Spring (24), Summer (21). This is based on the latest curriculum guide and the calculation represents no
living off-campus with no meal plan.
When did this CRNA Program begin?
Old Dominion University’s Nurse Anesthesia Program was established in 1995 when two Norfolk, Virginia, Schools of Nurse Anesthesia merged to form a university-based program.
DePaul Medical Center School of Nurse Anesthesia, which was established
in 1949, and the Sentara Norfolk General Hospital School of Nurse
Anesthesia, which was established in 1951, agreed to merge into a single
program based within the School of Nursing at Old Dominion University.
CRNA Program Summary
Are you concerned that Old Dominion University’s 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 Master's of Science in Nursing- nurse anesthesia program is front-loaded, therefore it is divided into an academic phase and a clinical phase.
“The first phase of the program is designed to introduce students
to the basic theoretical knowledge and skills necessary for advanced
nursing practice in nurse anesthesia.
“The second phase focuses on the clinical component, which is comprised of both general and regional anesthesia techniques.
“Extensive clinical sites incorporate the graduate registered
nurse anesthetist into the clinical management of the: pediatric,
obstetric, trauma, vascular, GI, GU, open heart, ENT, organ transplant,
neurological and general surgical anesthesia.
“Multiple local primary sites give the student exposure to numerous practitioners with different backgrounds.
“We also offer elective clinical rotations which permit the
student registered nurse anesthetist to increase her/his depth and
breadth of anesthetic areas in which they have a special interest
including shock-trauma, rural CRNA based practices, OB, and open heart.
“We do not compete with anesthesiology residents at our primary sites. ODU provides the student with the academic scientific basis and clinical skills required to provide quality anesthesia care.
“Clinical instruction is provided by both CRNA's and
anesthesiologists. Our graduates far surpass the number of cases
required by the Council on Accreditation.”
Clinical Sites range in distance. The three local primary
clinical sites are no more than a 30 minute drive from the university.
The two secondary enrichment sites (which are mandatory), are much
farther. One of them, in Washington DC, is a 3 ½ hour drive, while the
other is in Ohio, at a 9 ½ hour drive. There are 7 additional elective
clinical sites.
Though not stated on their website, it is likely that you will spend
several weeks/months at one time completing these two rotations, so
there will be no daily commuting.
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 Old Dominion
University compare to most CRNA school’s requirements.
CRNA Program Requirements
Required Bachelor Degree
Baccalaureate degree in a related science, Nursing preferred.
RN:
Current Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in Virginia.
Critical Care:
A minimum of one year (2080 hours) of full time nursing experience in an
intensive care unit within the 2 years prior to application. (2 years
preferred) Clinical experience must be direct patient care.
They do not accept:
- Emergency Room
- Recovery Room
- Operating Room
- Labor and Delivery
- Step Down Units
GPA:
Cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or above on a 4.0
scale and grades in each required science and nursing course in the
undergraduate nursing program of 3.0 or above.
GRE
Satisfactory score on the Graduate Record Examination (combined score of 300)
Certifications:
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse) - though not required, it’s strongly recommended
Undergraduate Course Prerequisites within 10 years of Application
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Pathophysiology
- Pharmacology
- Organic Chemistry (preferred) OR Biochemistry
Successful completion of Statistics (This class is excluded from the
other list, implying that it doesn’t need to be an undergraduate course,
nor does it need to be completed within 10 years of application)
Old Dominion University’s CRNA program website
CRNA School Performance
CRNA School Rankings - U.S. News & World Report (2011)
This Nurse Anesthesia Program received a score of less than 2.0 out of
5.0 and is considered “less than adequate” by US News and World Report.
It received no rank.
*Please note: CRNA rankings are bias and subjective. Read disclaimer about how CRNA rankings are created.*
Accredited CRNA Programs are reviewed regularly.
Old Dominion University Nurse Anesthetist Program was last reviewed
1/11. Academic probation was lifted and they are fully accredited once
again.
CRNA Salaries
An average nurse anesthetist salary in Virginia
Virginia CRNA salaries are about the same as the national average and range from $140k to $160k.
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
Are any of the classes offered online?
Within the entire curriculum, there are three courses that are offered
online. These are core classes for the master’s in nursing component.
How many hours should I expect to be engaged in the program each week?
Though not stated on their website, the average time commitment for the
didactic portion of a program ranges from 40-60 hours per week. This
includes study time of 2 hours for every 1 hour of lecture.
During the clinical phase, the student may not work more than forty-eight hours of assigned clinical time per week.
Can I work as an RN while I’m in the program?
The program does not encourage or recommend employment; students may be
employed during their enrollment with the Nurse Anesthesia Program as
long as there is NO CONFLICT in time between employment and Program
responsibilities. Faculty reserves the right to prohibit employment if
clinical/or didactic educational responsibilities are not met.
See CRNA School Reviews
All information given on this site about Old Dominion University’s Nurse
Anesthetist Program was taken directly from their website.
*This page was updated August 19th, 2012*
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