WellSpan Health and York College of Pennsylvania's CRNA ProgramYork College is one of thirteen CRNA schools in Pennsylvania.
WellSpan Health and York College CRNA at a Glance…Quick FactsCRNA Program Summary Program Requirements School’s Performance CRNA Salaries FAQs Rate This School CRNA Nurse Chat York College of Pennsylvania & WellSpan Health (YCP & WH) Nurse Anesthetist Program 441 Country Club Road York, PA 17403 Contact Information Richard E Haas, CRNA, PhD, Program Director Douglas Arbittier, MD, Medical Director ph: (717) 815-6864 fax: (717) 815-6608 email: rhaas@wellspan.org Quick FactsCRNA Degree (s) offeredMaster of Science in Nursing, Post-Master's Certificate Program Length 32 months, full time Credit Hours 94 credit hours Starting Month(s) August Application Deadline November 1 Entire Program Cost of CRNA School at WellSpan Health and York College. Please note that tuition is calculated at the current 2010 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: $60,160 *Fees and expenses: $3,000 Grand Total: $63,160 *This estimate is supplied by all-crna-schools.com and includes the average cost of textbooks, license fees, test fees, etc. Class Size 10 students are admitted each year Number of Applicants On average, 70-80 students apply each year. If you are selected for an interview, you will be notified approximately four to six weeks after the application deadline and scheduled for interview within the following month. Approximately 4 times the number of available slots will be invited to interview. When did this CRNA Program begin? 2006 Program RequirementsLooking 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 WellSpan Health and York College compare to most CRNA school’s requirements.
GPA: Grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher. Students not meeting this grade point average requirement may be admitted to conditional status on the recommendation of the faculty. GRE: You must submit GRE scores in the verbal, quantitative sections, analytical writing sections. Don’t let a GRE score of less than 1000 dissuade you from applying. A low-end GRE (900 on combined verbal and quantitative) is NOT something which will keep you out of the program. International Students: Applicants whose first language is not English must achieve a minimum score of 600 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Graduates of foreign nursing programs must also have transcripts and application materials evaluated by the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools. Certifications:
You must follow their specific guidelines on this and obtain a letter of recommendation from a CRNA. See their site for details. Course Prerequisites
WellSpan Health and York College’s CRNA program website CRNA School PerformanceCRNA School Rankings - U.S. News & World Report (2011)2.8 out of 5.0. Ranked 41 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. WellSpan Health and York College Nurse Anesthetist Program was last reviewed 01/2006. It was given 6 years accreditation and will be reviewed again 05/2012. This is the standard length for initial accreditation. Pass Rate for CRNA Boards at WellSpan Health and York College 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.
CRNA SalariesAn average nurse anesthetist salary in PennsylvaniaPennsylvania CRNA salaries are lower than the national average and range from $13k to $150k. An average annual nurse anesthetist salary in the US is $163,467 (according to a 2008 study)
Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat can I do to improve my chances of getting accepted?They have a section called “Tips” for a successful application. It’s at the very bottom of the FAQ page. It’s very helpful, even if you decide to apply to a different school. The advice is somewhat universal. Can I work as an RN while I’m in the program? Outside employment is discouraged because of the intense nature of the program. See CRNA School Reviews All information given on this site about WellSpan Health and York College’s Nurse Anesthetist Program was taken directly from their website. If you have any questions or comments, you may use the chat or email joy@all-crna-schools.com.
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