Saint Josephs University & Nazareth Hospital CRNA Program
Saint Joseph's University is one of thirteen CRNA schools in Pennsylvania.
Saint Josephs University Nurse Anesthesia School
Saint Josephs University Nazareth Hospital School of Nurse Anesthesiology 2601 Holme Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19152
Contact Information Joan E Woods, CRNA, MS, Program Director Jack Newhouse, EdD, Director, Graduate Health Education ph: (215) 335-6208 fax: (267) 350-7473 email: jwoods@mercyhealth.org
Quick Facts
CRNA Degree (s) offered MS in Nurse Anesthesia, Certificate of Completion for Clinical Work
Program Length 27 months, full time. However, they recommend that you begin graduate courses in health education and administration once you are accepted – one to two years before you begin the 27 month program.
Credit Hours 51 credits: 18 at St Josephs University, 33 at Nazareth Hospital School of Anesthesia
Please note that tuition is calculated at the current 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 Tuition: $36,480 *Fees and expenses: $3,000 Grand Total: $39,480
*This is an estimate provided by all-crna-schools.com and is based on average costs
When did this CRNA Program begin? It was approved by the AANA in 1956
Are you concerned that Saint Josephs 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.
Their CRNA program includes coursework in healthcare administration, education, ethics, law, and research. Many of their graduates go on to assume healthcare leadership and entrepreneurial roles in the anesthesia arena.
They offer a state-of-the-art Simulation Experience, Online and Web Enhanced learning, and are in the developmental stages for offering a post- Master's Clinical Doctorate.
They boast that their program is distinguished and respected for its ability to offer excellent instruction, maintain rigorous expectations, and being fondly remembered by alumni as an exceptional experience.
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Some CRNA schools require much more out of their applicants than others. See how the requirements at Saint Josephs University compare to most CRNA school’s requirements.
CRNA Program Requirements
Bachelor Degree Required Bachelor degree must be in a related science field. BSN is not required
RN: You must possess a current RN license
Critical Care: Two year's nursing experience in critical care.
Accredited CRNA Programs are reviewed regularly. Saint Josephs University Nurse Anesthetist Program was last reviewed 10/2005. It was given the maximum of 10 years accreditation and will be reviewed again 10/2015. This shows that the program is in full compliance with the COA’s accreditation standards.
