Wolford College Florida Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice 1336 Creekside Boulevard, Suite 2 Naples, FL 34108
Contact Information Lauren Corder, EdD, CRNA ph: (239) 513-1135 fax: (239) 513-1368 email: lcorder@wolford.edu
Quick Facts
CRNA Degree (s) offered Master of Science, Completion Degree
Program Length 28 months
Semester Hours 72
Starting Month(s) February and September/October of each year
Application Deadline Applications are accepted throughout the year and reviewed on a rolling basis until the incoming spring or fall class is full. Early application is encouraged.
Tuition is calculated at the 2011-2012 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: $46,256 *Fees and expenses: $ 6,787 Grand Total: $53, 043
Are you concerned that the Wolford College 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 onAccreditation 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.
Class time vs. Clinical hours During the first 12 months, you’ll be in Naples spending most of your time in the classroom, with just enough clinical exposure to give your classes relevance.
The last 16 months of the CRNA program, you’ll be tested on reading assignments, as well as taking some online course, but 90% of your time will be spent immersed in clinical anesthesia.
You’ll get a broad variety of clinical cases at Wolford College. Your case count will be more than double the minimum requirement, and you’ll get a full scope of practice. This includes cardiac, intracranial, pediatrics, obstetrics, regional anesthesia, and invasive line insertion.
You may complete your 16 months of clinical experience in Naples, Tampa or Davenport, Florida.
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Some CRNA schools require much more out of their applicants than others. See how the requirements at Wolford College compare to most CRNA school’s requirements.
CRNA Program Requirements
BSN Or a BS/BA in a related science.
RN: Current RN license in the U.S. You will need a Florida RN license before you begin clinicals.
Critical Care: Minimum of one year experience as an RN in a critical care area.
Preferred ICU experience includes:
ICU (Intensive Care Unit)
CCU (Coronary Care Unit)
Trauma ICU
Neuro ICU
CVRU (CardioVascular Recovery Unit)
Other experiences will be considered on an individual basis. Experience should be no more than two years old.
GPA: 3.0 or better is preferred. If there is additional space in the program, you may be accepted with a GPA less than a 3.0, assuming you have met all the other requirements.
Minimum GRE scores: Must be taken within 5 years of application. Combined score of 1,000 is preferred. Analytical section must be reported. You do not need to take/retake the GRE if you already have a Master’s degree.
TOELF: Test of English as a Foreign Language score of 550 (paper based test) or 213 (computer based test) may be required if English is not your native tongue.
Certifications:
BLS (Basic Life Support)
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
Course Prerequisites
Statistics
Undergraduate Health Assessment course
Two different chemistry courses (any type of chemistry as long as one course has a lab.)
Accredited CRNA Programs are reviewed regularly. Wolford College Florida Nurse Anesthetist Program was last reviewed in May 2008. It was given the maximum accreditation of ten years and will be reviewed again in May, 2018. This shows that the program is in full compliance with the COA’s accreditation standards.
Pass Rate for CRNA Boards at Wolford 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.
How many hours should I expect to be engaged in the program each week? You can expect to spend approximately 60 – 65 hours per week in the classroom, studying, or in clinical.
How many vacation days am I given? Students may be assigned to the clinical areas during holidays and College breaks.
