Fairfield University is one of four CRNA schools in Connecticut.
Fairfield University & Bridgeport Hospital
Nurse Anesthetist Program
267 Grant Street
Perry 3
Bridgeport, CT 06610
Contact Information
Nancy A Moriber, PhD, CRNA, APRN
ph: (203) 254-4000 ext, 3445
Email: nmoriber@fairfield.edu
Bridgeport Hospital ph: (203) 384-3054
Office Graduate Admission ph: (203) 254-4184 ; email: gradadmis@fairfield.edu
Quick Facts
CRNA Degree offered
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Program Length
36 months, full time
Credit Hours
77 credit Hours
Starting Month
May
Application Deadline
The application deadline is August 1st of each year.
Entire Cost of CRNA School for Fairfield University and Bridgeport Hospital Nurse Anesthetist Program.
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. This tuition is for the 2020-2021 school year.Cost of Tuition: $83,160
*Fees and Total: $88,065
*This includes the cost of books, application fee, exam fees and hospital/lab fees.
Class Size
12-15
CRNA Program Summary
Academic 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.
Program Requirements
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CRNA Program Requirements
BSN:
Applicants for the DNP at Fairfield must hold a baccalaureate degree in nursing from a regionally accredited college or university (or the international equivalent).
RN:
RN license to practice in the US at the time of application, a Connecticut RN license will be required upon admission.
Critical Care:
One year of RN critical care experience. The one year of critical care experience must be within 5 years of the application date.
Acceptable critical care experience includes:
- Surgical ICU
- Cardio-Thoracic ICU
- Medical ICU
- Critical Care Unit
- Neonatal ICU
- Pediatric ICU
The following experience is reviewed on a case by case basis:
- Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
- Neurosurgical ICU
The following experience is NOT accepted
- Telemetry
- Step-down units
- Emergency Room
GPA:
Cumulative undergraduate 3.0, Science GPA of 3.0
GRE:
No longer required
TOEFL:
All international students whose native language is not English must demonstrate proficiency in the English language. A TOEFL composite score of 550 for the paper test, 213 for the computer-based test or 80 on the Internet-based test (IBT) are strongly recommended for admission to the graduate school.
Certifications:
- BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
CRNA Educational Requirements
- Biology (Anatomy and Physiology) – 2 semesters
- Chemistry – at least 1 semester
- Microbiology – 1 semester
- College Math – 1 semester
- Physics – strongly recommended
Fairfield University and Bridgeport Hospital Nurse Anesthetist Program
CRNA School Performance
Accredited CRNA Programs are reviewed regularly.
Fairfield University Ct. and will be reviewed again 10/2020. This shows that the program is very stable.
Pass Rate for CRNA Boards at Fairfield University and Bridgeport Hospital Nurse Anesthetist Program
First-time test takers: 100% (Class of 2021)
National average (2020): 85.2%
Attrition Rate: 4% (Class of 2021)
CRNA Employment Rate: 100% (Latest)
CRNA Salaries
An average nurse anesthetist salary in Fairfield University and Bridgeport Hospital Nurse Anesthetist Program, Connecticut
Connecticut CRNA salaries are highly above the national average around $217,360.
An average annual nurse anesthetist salary in the US is $189,190 (according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics 2020 study)
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an RN while I’m in the program?
Due to the heavy time commitment, the program discourages student employment.
All information was taken from Fairfield University and Bridgeport Hospital Nurse Anesthetist Program.
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