Duke University School of Nursing is one of six CRNA schools in North Carolina.
Duke University School of Nursing
Nurse Anesthesia Program
DUMC 3322
307 Trent Drive
Durham, NC 27710
Contact Information
Dr. Virginia Chris Muckler, DNP, CRNA, CHSE-A, FAAN, Program Director,
ph: (919) 684-9307
Toll Free: (877) 415-3853 – admissions
fax: (919) 668-4693
email: chris.muckler@duke.edu
*preferred method: email: SONAdmissions@dm.duke.edu
Quick Facts
CRNA Degree offered
Doctor of Nursing Practice, Post-Master’s Certificate
Program Length
36 months, full time
Credit Hours
83
Starting Month
August
Application Deadline
October 1st but early application is strongly encouraged due to the demand limited class size.
Entire Program Cost of CRNA School at Duke University School of Nursing CRNA Program.
Fees and expenses: $14,928
*This includes the cost of books and miscellaneous school expenses.
University of Duke University Tuition Link
Class Size
25
Number of Applicants
There are roughly 125 applicants each year.
When did this CRNA Program begin?
Duke’s CRNA program re-opened in 2000.
CRNA Program Summary
Are you concerned that Duke University School of Nursing’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.
The Duke DNP with specialization in nurse anesthesia is a 36 month, 83 credits, full-time, on-campus program. The curriculum is an integration of DNP, APRN and healthcare systems in a clinical setting.
Program Requirements
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CRNA Program Requirements
Required Bachelor Degree:
Bachelor’s degree with an upper division nursing major from a program accredited by the National League for Nursing (NLNAC) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE); or an Associate/Diploma degree in Nursing from an accredited program with a bachelor’s degree in another field (RN to MSN Pathway).
RN:
Applicants must possess a valid, unencumbered RN license from at least one of the 50 United States to apply to the program. Once accepted a current license or eligibility for a license as a professional nurse in North Carolina is required.
Critical Care:
You must have a minimum of one year (two years preferred) current, continuous full-time acute care experience as a registered nurse in a critical care setting prior to interviewing for the program.
Your experience should involve the following skills:
- Independent decision making
- Interpretation of advanced monitoring techniques
- Caring for ventilated patients
- Pharmacologic hemodynamic management
Experience areas preferred include:
- Surgical ICU
- Medical ICU
- Cardiac ICU
- Neuro ICU
- Pediatric or Neonatal ICU
Other experiences considered:
- ICU step-down or transitional areas
- Post-anesthesia care unit (PACU)
- Operating Room
- Emergency Room
They do not accept:
- Radiology/Cath lab
- Flight team
GPA:
Cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or higher (4.0 scale) or evidence of outstanding graduate academic achievement.
Minimum GRE scores:
GRE scores need to be taken within five years and cannot be waived.
International Students:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores from applicants whose native language is not English or who have not completed their high school and college education in the U.S. (Refer to the Duke University School of Nursing Application Admissions Procedures: Additional Requirements for International Applicants)
Certifications:
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse) is not required but strongly encouraged
Course Prerequisites
- Undergraduate statistics course: must include descriptive and inferential stats
- Proven undergraduate success in all major science classes
It is strongly encouraged that you shadow a CRNA!
Duke University School of Nursing CRNA Program
CRNA School Performance
Accredited CRNA Programs are reviewed regularly.
Duke University School of Nursing Nurse Anesthetist Program was last reviewed 10/2013. It was given the maximum of 10 years accreditation standards.
Pass Rate for CRNA Boards at Duke University School of Nursing
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.
First-time test takers: 100% (Class of 2020)
National average: 85.2% (2020)
Attrition Rate: 4% (Class of 2020)
CRNA Employment Rate: 100%
CRNA Salaries
An average nurse anesthetist salary in Duke University School of Nursing CRNA Program, North Carolina.
North Carolina CRNA salaries are higher than the national average. The annual mean wage is $192,830 as of 2020 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
An average annual nurse anesthetist salary in the US is $189,190 (according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics 2020 study)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours should I expect to be engaged in the program each week?
Successful completion of the nurse anesthesia program requires a substantial time commitment averaging 60-70 hours per week (includes class time, clinical, and study time) during the 36-month program.
Can I work as an RN while I’m in the program?
Historically, given the rigorous nature of the program, students find it difficult to subsidize their educational expenses through part-time employment.
While we discourage part-time employment, students may choose to do so only if they maintain satisfactory academic progress. If students must engage in part-time employment, it cannot conflict with academic or clinical assignments.
All information given on this site about Duke University School of Nursing’s Nurse Anesthetist Program was taken directly from their website.
Salaries pulled from Bureau of Labor Statistics
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