Murray State University & the Trover Foundation's Nurse Anesthetist Program
Murray State University is the only CRNA school in Kentucky.
Murray State University & Trover Foundation Nurse Anesthesia School
Murray State University & Trover Foundation Nurse Anesthetist Program 900 Hospital Drive Madisonville, KY 42431
Contact Information Lorrie E Springer, CRNA, MSN, Program Director Bradly Newcom, MD, Medical Director ph: (270) 824-3460 fax: (270) 824-3469 email: anesprog@trover.org
Quick Facts
CRNA Degree (s) offered Master of Science in Nursing, Post-Master's Certificate
Program Length 28 months
Credit Hours 64 credit hours
Starting Month(s) August
Application Deadline November 1st. Applications submitted after the appropriate date will be considered on a space-available basis.
Cost of CRNA School at Murray State University & Trover Foundation
Tuition charged by Murray State University is $529 x 62 = $32,798 Trover foundation fees of $3,500 per semester x 7 semesters = $24,500
Estimated cost for books $2,500 Self evaluation examination $110 AANA membership $100 Clothing and equipment $300 Copy fee $350
Total expenses $3,360
Grand total $57,298
To determine the exact cost of CRNA school in your state, use their tuition calculator to estimate your cost. Keep in mind that 5 semesters are charged at the full time rate and 2 semesters are at the part time rate.
Liability malpractice insurance is provided at no extra fee; health insurance is mandatory and is at an additional cost.
Here you can find some further general information regarding tuition and expenses
The program is dedicated to graduating nurse anesthetists of the highest professional competence residing in a rural area who are committed to returning to rural areas to practice.
During the first 4 semesters, you’ll be completing the bulk of your core classes as well as your nursing anesthesia specialization courses.
For the remaining 3 semesters , you’ll be finishing up your specialization classes while focusing the majority of your time on your clinical experience.
Accredited CRNA Programs are reviewed regularly. Murray State University & Trover Foundation’s Nurse Anesthetist Program was last reviewed 10/2005. It was given 6 years accreditation and will be reviewed again 10/2011. This reflects negatively on the program’s stability.
Pass Rate for CRNA Boards at Murray State University & Trover Foundation
First-time test takers: percentage is in the nineties
National average (2008): 89.9%
Second-time test takers: 100%
Attrition Rate Since the start of the program in 1992, only about 6 students have dropped out of the program.
An average nurse anesthetist salary in Kentucky Kentucky CRNA salaries tend to be slightly above the national average and fluctuate around the $150k-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.
How many hours should I expect to be engaged in the program each week? 70 hours a week.
Can I work as an RN while I’m in the program? Not at all recommended.
What are the primary clinical sites? Regional Medical Center, Madisonville, KY and St. Claire Regional Medical Center, Morehead, KY serve as primary clinical sites. Current clinical affiliate rotation experiences are conducted at Kosair Children's Hospital and University Medical Center in Louisville, KY; Ohio County Hospital in Hartford, KY; Western Baptist Hospital and Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, KY; Jackson County Schneck Memorial Hospital in Seymour, IN; and Pineville Community Hospital in Pineville, KY.
*If you have additional information or there are other questions you would like answered about Murray State University & Trover Foundation’s Nurse Anesthetist Program, email joy@all-crna-schools.com
