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University of Scranton's CRNA Program

The Scranton University is one of thirteen CRNA schools in Pennsylvania.



University of Scranton

University of Scranton CRNA at a Glance…

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University of Scranton
& Wyoming Valley Health Care System
School of Nurse Anesthesia
575 North River Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18764

Contact Information
Caroline L Raskiewicz, CRNA, BSBA, Program Administrator
Jean Emilcar, MD, Director, Dept. of Anesthesia
ph: (570) 552-3680
fax: (570) 552-3697
email: craskiewicz@wvhcs.org


Quick Facts

CRNA Degree (s) offered
Master of Science with a Major in Nursing, Post-Master's Certificate

Program Length
25 months, full time

Credit Hours
60 credit hours

Starting Month(s)
August

Application Deadline
October 1st


Entire Program Cost of CRNA School at University of Scranton.

Please note that 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 Tuition: $51,720
Fees and expenses: $8,000
Grand Total: $59,720

Religious Affiliation
Catholic/Jesuit



CRNA Program Summary

Are you concerned that University of Scranton’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.


In this integrated program, you’ll begin your clinical experience in the first semester. As the program progresses, your class load will diminish as your clinical experience increases.

Also, in this nurse anesthesia school, you will have the option of doing a thesis. Everyone is required to complete a capstone comprehensive final exam, but if you’re not a fan of writing research papers, this may be the program for you.



Program Requirements

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Some CRNA schools require much more out of their applicants than others. See how the requirements at Scranton University compare to most CRNA school’s requirements.


CRNA Program Requirements
Required Bachelor Degree
Baccalaureate degree in nursing from a NLNAC or CCNE accredited program

RN:
Be licensed as a registered nurse in the state of Pennsylvania

Critical Care:
Minimum of one year of recent critical care nursing experience.

GPA:
Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 or other evidence of ability to complete successfully a graduate program such as grades in other post-baccalaureate courses

Graduate School Entrance Exam scores
You are requested submit official GRE test scores if your cumulative GPA is below 3.0.

International Students:
TOEFL score of at least 550 (paper test) and Certification of Finances

Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
Undergraduate Course Prerequisites
  • Basic physical assessment
  • Statistics
  • Two courses in college chemistry
University of Scranton’s CRNA program website



CRNA School Performance

CRNA School Rankings - U.S. News & World Report (2011)
This Nurse Anesthesia Program received a score of less than 2.0 out of 5.0 and is considered “less than adequate” by US News and World Report. It received no rank.

*Please note: CRNA rankings are bias and subjective. Read disclaimer about how CRNA rankings are created.*

Accredited CRNA Programs are reviewed regularly.
University of Scranton Nurse Anesthetist Program was last reviewed 10/2002. It was given the maximum of 10 years accreditation and will be reviewed again 10/2012. This shows that the program is in full compliance with the COA’s accreditation standards.




CRNA Salaries

An average nurse anesthetist salary in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania CRNA salaries are a little lower than the national average and range from $130k to $150k.

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.




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All information given on this site about University of Scranton’s Nurse Anesthetist Program was taken directly from their website.

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