University of Kansas Medical Center's
Nurse Anesthetist Program
The University of Kansas is in the first 10 percent of nurse anesthesia programs in the nation to offer an entry level clinical doctorate and their DNP program is also the only one of its kind in Kansas.
University of Kansas Medical Center
Nurse Anesthetist Program
MailStop 2020
3901 Rainbow Boulevard
Kansas City, KS 66160
Contact Information
Donna S Nyght, CRNA, MS,
Clinical Assistant Professor & Chair
ph: (913) 588-6612
fax: (913) 588-3334
email: nanesthe@kumc.edu
Quick Facts
CRNA Degree offered
Doctor of Nursing Practice degree
Program Length
36 months
Credit Hours
79 semester hour credits
Start Date
June
Application Deadline
Applications accepted March 15-July 15
Entire Program Cost of CRNA School at University of Kansas Medical Center.
Tuition is calculated at the 2012-2013 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: $44,351
*Fees and expenses: $8,735
Grand Total: $53,086
Cost of Out of State Tuition: $65,039
*Fees and expenses: $8,735
Grand Total: $73,774
*This includes the cost of health insurance, books and supplies, test fees and miscellaneous school expenses.
Class Size
24
Number of Applicants
80 - 100
When did this CRNA Program begin?
In 1966
CRNA Program Summary
Academic and Clinical Experience
Are you concerned that the University of Kansas Medical Center 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.
During the first two semesters, courses are mostly
class-room based and are scheduled on most days of the week,
Monday-Friday. Many courses are online, though this is not a distance
learning program.
During the remainder of the three-year program (semesters 3-9),
you will be assigned in the clinic with a variable schedule that will
include 12-hour days in the operating room as well as overnight, weekend
and holiday call. During this time, you’ll continue to take theory,
research and other courses which are mostly web-based but also have some
class room time.
Most of your clinic experience will be gained at the
University of Kansas Hospital, however, in the final year in the
program, you’ll also be assigned to other clinic sites. This will give
you a broader clinical experience. Several of these clinic sites are
outside the Kansas City Metropolitan area.
Program Requirements
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CRNA Program Requirements
BSN
Or a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline.
RN:
License as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the states of Kansas and Missouri, or be eligible for licensure in those states.
Critical Care:
Two years experience as a registered nurse with a minimum 1 year of
recent, full-time experience in ICU. The one year of ICU experience must
be completed prior to the official enrollment date.
Acceptable critical care experience includes:
- MICU (Medical Intensive Care Unit)
- CICU (Cardiac ICU)
- PICU (Pediatric ICU)
They do not accept:
- NICU (Neonatal ICU)
GPA:
3.0 for all cumulative college course work as well as in the sciences.
If your cumulative GPA is less than 3.0, will be considered on a
case-by-case basis.
Minimum GRE scores:
Not required
Certifications:
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
CCRN certification is not required but is strongly recommended.
CRNA Educational Requirements
- Statistics (a nursing research class does not count for this requirement). The class must contain both parametric and nonparametric content)
- Chemistry – two classes covering the topics of inorganic, organic and biochemistry.
- Microbiology
- Anatomy
- *Physiology
*Physiology must have been completed within 10 years of program start
date with a minimum grade of B. NOTE: In lieu of separate anatomy and
physiology courses, two semesters of a combined Anatomy/Physiology
course are acceptable (such as A&P 1 and A&P 2). A grade of B
must be attained in both courses and both courses must be taken within
the last ten years.
Shadow experience with a CRNA or anesthesiologist is also required.
University of Kansas CRNA Program website
CRNA School Performance
CRNA School Rankings - U.S. News & World Report (2011)
2.7 out of 5.0. Ranked 48 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.
University of Kansas Medical Center’s Nurse Anesthetist Program was last reviewed 05/2010. It was given the maximum of 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.
Pass Rate for CRNA Boards at University of Kansas Medical Center
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: 95%
- National average (2008): 89.9%
Attrition Rate
13%
CRNA Employment Rate of program graduates
100%
Graduation Rate
87%
CRNA Salaries
An average nurse anesthetist salary in State Name
State Name 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
How many hours should I expect to be engaged in the program each week?
The program is very intense and you should expect to spend up to 70 hours per week dedicated to fulfilling clinic responsibilities, attending classes, and studying.
Can I work while I’m in the program?
Learning anesthesia is very demanding therefore student employment is strongly discouraged. You’ll
have a full course schedule and almost all of the students in the
program find it impossible to work in addition to the program
requirements.
All information given on this site about University of Kansas
Medical Center's Nurse Anesthetist Program was taken directly from their
website.
*This page was updated November 17th, 2012.*
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