The Caylor School of Nursing is one of six CRNA schools in Tennessee.
Lincoln Memorial University Nurse Anesthesia School
Caylor School of Nursing
Nurse Anesthesia Concentration
6965 Cumberland Gap Parkway
Harrogate, TN 37752
Contact Information
Dr. Crystal Odle, Program Director
ph: 423.869.6723
[email protected]
General Questions:
ph: 423-869-6210
ph: 800-325-0900 ext. 6210
Quick Facts
CRNA Degree offered
DNP, MSN, Post-Master’s DNP (completion)
Program Length
36 months, full time.
Credit Hours
109 semester hours
Starting Month
January
Application Deadline
March 22nd, applications received after March 22nd will be considered on space availability.
*The Nurse Anesthesia program plans to enroll its first doctoral cohort of students in January, 2022. Further information regarding this transition may be obtained by contacting the program at 423-869-6210.
Entire Program Cost of CRNA School at Lincoln Memorial University.
Please note that tuition is calculated at the 2021-2022 rate. Tuition at most schools increases each academic year. Over the duration of the program, expect to pay a tuition that is slightly higher than what is shown here.
Cost of Tuition: $77,935
*Fees and Total: $80,395
*Fees and comprehensive fee. Tuition $715/semester hours, calculated from DNP rate.
Lincoln Memorial University Tuition Link
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CRNA Program Summary
Are you concerned that Lincoln Memorial University’s CRNA 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 Nurse Anesthesia program plans to enroll its first doctoral cohort of students in January, 2022, for 36 months.
Most clinical placements will be within commuting distance from the Harrogate and clinical sites.
Program Requirements
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CRNA Program Requirements
The following requirements are based on MSN program requirements. Further information regarding the transition to DNP may be obtained by contacting the program at 423-869-6210.
Required Bachelor Degree
Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from an accredited school.
RN:
An unencumbered Tennessee RN license by the time of enrollment. You may need licensure in neighboring states including Kentucky, Georgia, Virginia and any other state a clinical practicum is located.
Critical Care:
A minimum of one year experience as a Registered Nurse in adult critical care is preferred. Neonatal and pediatric experience will be considered on an individual basis.
They do NOT accept:
- Step Down Unit
- Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
- Operating Room
- Emergency Room
GPA:
A strong overall academic record with a cumulative average of “B” (3.0) or better.
Minimum GRE scores:
Competitive GRE scores – on Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing are required
International Students:
If English is not your native language, take the internet version of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (iTOEFL).
These certifications must be current through December of the year you apply:
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
Undergraduate Course Prerequisites
- Intro to Statistics
- Basic Computer class
- Two chemistry courses, at least one of which has a laboratory component
These classes or their equivalents will satisfy the requirement.
Lincoln Memorial University CRNA’s Program admission requirements
CRNA School Performance
CRNA School Rankings – Schools by Rank
This school was not ranked for the 2015 graduating class.
*Please note: Read about how CRNA rankings are created.*
Accredited CRNA Programs are reviewed regularly.
Lincoln Memorial University’s CRNA Program was last reviewed 05/2014. It was given 10 years accreditation and will be reviewed again 05/2024. This shows that the program is in full compliance with the COA’s accreditation standards..
Pass Rate for CRNA Boards at Lincoln Memorial University
- First-time test takers: 100.0% (Class of 2020)
- National Average: 85.2% (2020)
Attrition Rate
23% (Class of 2020)
Employment Rate (6 months) Upon Graduation
100% (Class of 2020)
An average nurse anesthetist salary in Tennessee
Tennessee CRNA salaries are lower than the national average with an annual mean wage of $171,020.
An average annual nurse anesthetist salary in the US is $189,190 (according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics 2020 study).
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Salaries pulled from Bureau of Labor Statistics
All information given on this site about Lincoln Memorial University CRNA’s Program was taken directly from their website.
*This page was updated August 15th, 2021*
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