SUNY Buffalo's
Doctor of Nursing Practice
The University at SUNY Buffalo CRNA program ranked #17 in 2011.
Beginning May 2012, students in the Nurse Anesthetist Program will follow a curriculum leading to the Doctor of Nursing Practice
SUNY Buffalo
State University of New York - Buffalo
UB School of Nursing
103 Wende Hall
3435 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14214
ph: (716) 829-2537
fax: (716) 829-2067
email: nursing@buffalo.edu
Contact Information
Thomas E Obst, CRNA, PhD, Director
Nurse Anesthetist Program
1134 Kimball Tower
3435 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14214
ph: (716) 829-3223
email: tobst@buffalo.edu
Quick Facts
CRNA Degree offered
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Program Length
36 months, full time
A part-time course consisting of up to seven years of part-time study is
an option. Part-time is possible only for the first year of preclinical
study.
Credit Hours
126 semester hours
Starting Month
September
Application Deadline
April 15, 2012 for BS-DNP applicants
Entire Program Cost of CRNA School at SUNY Buffalo.
Tuition
is calculated at the 2011-2012 rates. 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 In State Tuition: $30,854
*Fees and expenses: $7,497
Grand Total: $38,351
Cost of Out of State Tuition: $47,769
*Fees and expenses: $7,497
Grand Total: $55,266
*includes the books, comprehensive and activity fees.
Class Size
16-20
Number of Applicants
Around 125
CRNA Program Summary
Are you concerned that the SUNY Buffalo 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 SUNY-Buffalo DNP program consists of an innovative curricular approach which draws students together in their first year of full time course work in the clinical and research doctoral programs. This approach encourages relationships between researchers and clinicians, fostering future research partnerships.
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 SUNY Buffalo compare to most CRNA school’s requirements.
CRNA Program Requirements
Required Bachelor Degree
Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Bachelor degrees in other disciplines are not accepted.
RN
A valid US RN license at the time of enrollment.
Critical Care
A minimum of one year of critical care experience as a registered professional nurse is required.
This experience is most often acquired within an Intensive Care Unit,
where you have been involved in advanced assessment and clinical
decision-making based on the interpretation of advanced hemodynamic
monitoring and diagnostic assessment. Most applicants possess more than
one year of supportive critical care experience.
GPA
A minimum overall GPA of at least 3.0 is required. If your GPA is below 3.0, you are required to take the GRE.
GRE Scores
GRE (or MAT) scores must be submitted. The GRE is NOT required unless your GPA is below 3.0.
TOEFL
International applicants will need to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language. The “SPEAK” test is also accepted.
Science Class Prerequisites
There are currently no specific class prerequisites for SUNY Buffalo’s CRNA Program.
SUNY Buffalo’s CRNA program website
School’s Performance
CRNA School Rankings - U.S. News & World Report (2011)
3.2 out of 5.0. Ranked 17 out of 107 CRNA programs.
*Please note: CRNA rankings are bias and subjective. Read disclaimer about how CRNA rankings are created.*
Accredited CRNA Programs are reviewed regularly.
SUNY Buffalo Nurse Anesthetist Program was last reviewed in October 2010. The institution was granted a full ten years
accreditation and will be reviewed again in October 2020. This shows
that the program is in full compliance with the COA’s accreditation
standards.
Pass Rate for CRNA Boards.
Please note: It is extremely rare for a student at any CRNA school to not eventually
pass the exam. Most students who don’t pass the first time pass the
second. Very rarely does a person ever take it a third time. This
statistic only measures how well the program prepares students to pass
the test the first time around.
- First-time test takers: 94%
- National average (2008): 89.9%
Attrition Rate
The program typically loses only 1 student every 2 years.
CRNA Employment Rate of program graduates
100%
CRNA Salaries
An average nurse anesthetist salary in New York
New York CRNA salaries are lower than the national average and range from $130,000-160,000.
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.
FAQs
How many hours should I expect to be engaged in the program each week?
50-56 hours during the didactic phase (first year); 58-60 hours per week during the clinical residency.
Can I work as an RN while I’m in the program?
The DNP program is extremely demanding and does not afford time for employment outside the program.
Can I complete this program on a part-time basis?
Part-time study is available; however, it is available only on a limited
basis. You can study only the first preclinical year part-time, and it
should be noted that students seeking full-time study are given priority
consideration for admission.
All information given on this site about SUNY Buffalo's Nurse Anesthetist Program was taken directly from their website.
*If you have additional information or there are other questions you would like answered about SUNY Buffalo’s Nurse Anesthetist Program, email the school directly.
*This page was updated December 15th, 2012*
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