Southern Illinois Edwardsville SIUE Nurse Anesthetist Program
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is one of five CRNA schools in Illinois.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
School of Nursing
Anesthesia Nursing Specialization
Campus Box 1066
Edwardsville, IL 62026
Contact Information
Andrew T Griffin, CRNA, PhD, APN, Director
ph: (618) 650-2182
tf: (800) 234-4844
fax: (618) 650-2522
email: agriffi@siue.edu
Quick Facts
CRNA Degree offered
Master of Science Degree with a specialization in Nurse Anesthesia, Post-Master's Certificate in Nurse Anesthesia
Program Length
31 months, full time
Credit Hours
72 semester hours
Starting Month
May
Application Deadline
June 1st for enrollment the following May
Entire Program Cost of CRNA School at Southern Illinois Edwardsville University.
Tuition is calculated at the 2011-2013 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: $18,848.50
*Fees and expenses: $28,992
Grand Total: $47,840.50
Cost of Out of State Tuition: $47,012.55
*Fees and expenses: $28,992
Grand Total: $76,004.55
*”Fees and expenses” includes a clinical fee of $23,302.00*
*This includes the cost of health insurance, books and supplies, test fees and miscellaneous school expenses.
Class Size
Classes are offered if a minimum enrollment of ten students is met.
CRNA Program Summary
Are you concerned that the Southern Illinois Edwardsville 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.
Academic and Clinical Experience
Of the 72 semester hours, 16 hours will be spent in core courses, 15 in
advanced practice nursing core courses, and 41 in specialization
courses. You will also complete a terminal project.
You will have clinical experiences in both rural and urban
clinical sites that will prepare you with the knowledge and skills you
need to become a successful nurse anesthetist.
Program Requirements
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Some CRNA schools require much more out of their applicants than others. See how the requirements at Southern Illinois Edwardsville compare to most CRNA school’s requirements.
CRNA Program Requirements
BSN
Bachelor of Science in Nursing is required.
RN:
RN licensure in good standing. You will need both Illinois and Missouri RN licenses to complete the CRNA program.
Critical Care:
At least one year of experience as a Registered Nurse where you have had the opportunity to:
- Develop as an independent decision maker
- Demonstrate psycho-motor skills
- Use and interpret advanced monitoring techniques
based on a knowledge of physiologic and pharmacological principles, such as in a critical care area.
GPA:
A 3.0 minimum GPA is required in undergraduate nursing courses and is
preferred in undergraduate science courses as well as cumulatively. If
your nursing GPA is between 2.50 and 2.99, you may be considered for
probationary admission (see details below).
Minimum GRE scores:
GRE is not required.
Certifications:
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) through either the AMA or Red Cross
CRNA Educational Requirements – successful completion of these 3 undergraduate classes:
- Statistics
- Organic or biochemistry (taken no more than 6 years before admission.)
- Physics (taken no more than 6 years before admission.)
Southern Illinois Edwardsville CRNA program website
CRNA School Performance
CRNA School Rankings - U.S. News & World Report (2011)
2.4 out of 5.0. Ranked 72 out of 107 CRNA programs.
*Please note: CRNA rankings are somewhat bias and subjective. Read disclaimer about how CRNA rankings are created.*
Accredited CRNA Programs are reviewed regularly.
Nurse Anesthetist Program was last reviewed 05/2010. It was given
10 years
accreditation and will be reviewed again 05/2020. This shows that the
program is in full compliance with the COA’s accreditation standards.
CRNA Salaries
An average nurse anesthetist salary in Illinois
Illinois CRNA salaries are about the same as the U.S. average and fluctuate around the $145k-$170k range.
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
What is Probationary Admission at Southern Illinois Edwardsville?
If you are admitted under probationary admission, you will need to
complete a minimum of nine (9) hours of graduate nursing coursework
during the first three (3) consecutive semesters of enrollment,
attaining a grade of “B” or better in each course.
Failure to complete nine (9) hours of graduate nursing courses in
three (3) consecutive semesters and/or failure to successfully complete
each course with a “B” or above will result in your dismissal from the
School of Nursing Graduate Program.
You will be released from Probationary Admission status once you
have satisfactorily completed all the requirements. You will be notified
in writing of your release. A copy of the letter will also be placed
in your academic file.
What is the required master’s project (terminal project)?
You will submit a manuscript of publishable quality to a professional
journal and give an oral presentation in the School of Nursing. There
are no credit hours associated with this project, but it is a
requirement of graduation for any master’s degree in nursing.
Near the end of each semester at Southern Illinois Edwardsville, a
Project Presentation Day is scheduled; graduating students are required
to present their work to faculty and students and respond to questions
from the attendees.
Can I work as an RN while I’m in the program?
Students in the NA program are required to attend both day and evening
classes. It may be possible to work during the first couple of semesters
in the program, but once you begin clinicals, working is strongly
discouraged.
Can I transfer courses taken at other universities to Southern Illinois Edwardsville?
You are allowed to transfer up to 1/3 of the total required credit hours
for a degree from unclassified status or from another university. If
you wish to transfer a course from another university, you will be
required to submit a transcript showing successful completion of the
course, as well as a course syllabus so we can determine equivalency.
You must earn a grade of A or B in order for a course to be accepted
from unclassified status or from another university.
All information given on this site about Southern Illinois
Edwardsville’s Nurse Anesthetist Program was taken directly from their
website.
*This page was updated September 22nd, 2012.*
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