This page was last updated in 2022.
Antillean Adventist University is one of three CRNA schools in Puerto Rico. It is also the newest of CRNA schools to be accredited by the COA.
Antillean Adventist University
Nurse Anesthetist Program
PO Box 118
Mayaguez, PR 00681
Contact Information
Yoalis Cardona, Program Administrator
Email: ycardona@uaa.edu
Phone: 787-834-9595 ext. 2444
Aida Fernández, Assistant Program Administrator
Email: afernandez@uaa.edu
Phone: 787-834-9595 ext. 2445
Quick Facts
CRNA Degree offered
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
* The Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) requires that all students matriculating into a nurse anesthesia educational program on January 1, 2022 or thereafter be enrolled in a program approved by the COA to award a practice doctoral degree. The program plans to submit its application to the COA for approval to award the Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) with a specialty in Nurse Anesthesia degree in August 2019. Pending approval by the COA, the program plans to enroll its first doctoral cohort of students in August 2020.
Program Length
24 months – full time
Credit Hours
65 credits
Starting Month
August
Application Deadline
March 15th – Interviews in April
Entire Cost of CRNA School for Antillean Adventist University Nurse Anesthetist Program
Please note that tuition is calculated at the 2017-2018 rates. 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.
Tuition Total: $26,000
This includes $200 x 65 hours, application fee, graduation exam, regular graduation, textbooks, comprehensive exams and technology fees.
Antillean Adventist University Tuition Link
Antillean Adventist University program brochure
Class Size
25
Number of Applicants
They will interview 40 strong applicants.
When did this CRNA Program begin?
2015
CRNA Program Summary
Are you concerned that the Antillean Adventist University’s 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.
You’ll spend your 24 months in an integrated program. You will need to be proficient in writing and Spanish.
CRNA Program Requirements
Required Baccalaureate Degree
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
RN
Unencumbered licensure as a registered nurse in Puerto Rico.
Critical Care
1-year full-time critical care experience as an RN.
Experience includes:
- Surgical Intensive Care,
- Cardiothoracic Intensive care,
- Coronary Intensive Care,
- Medical Intensive Care,
- Pediatric Intensive Care,
- Neonatal Intensive Care.
Those who have experiences in other areas may be considered if they can demonstrate competence in managing unstable patients, invasive monitoring, ventilators, and critical care pharmacology.
GPA
A cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required.
GRE Scores
GRE or EXADEP are accepted, received minimum scores.
TOEFL
Have taken the LOEP or TOEFL test and received minimum scores.
Certifications
- CPR
- ACLS
- PALS
Program Prerequisites
Applicants must have completed the following prerequisite undergraduate courses:
- General Chemistry or Principles of Chemistry (3 credits with a lab)
Current membership of the College of Nursing Professionals of Puerto Rico (CPEPR).
Antillean Adventist University Nurse Anesthetist Program
CRNA School Performance
Accredited CRNA Programs are reviewed regularly.
InterAmerican University’s Program was initially reviewed 10/2015. With a given 6 years accreditation, it will be reviewed again 10/2021.
Pass Rate for CRNA Boards at Antillean Adventist University
Last Graduating Class: 60%
First time test takers: 42%
Attrition Rate: Last Graduating Class: 12%
CRNA Employment Rate: Last Graduating Class: 79%
CRNA Salaries
Puerto Rico CRNA salaries are below the national average with an annual mean wage of $55,250.
An average annual nurse anesthetist salary in the US is $189,190 (according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics 2020 study)
Salaries pulled from Bureau of Labor Statistics
All information given on this site about Antillean Adventist University Nurse Anesthetist Program was taken directly from their website.
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