Missouri State School of Anesthesia is owned by Missouri State University.
Missouri State School of Anesthesia now offers an entry-level and completion level DNAP program.
Missouri State University
School Of Anesthesia
901 S. National
Springfield, MO 65897
Contact Information
Monika Feeney, MS, CRNA, DNAP, Program Director
ph: 417-836-5039
email: monikafeeney@missouristate.edu
Tracy Beckham, MS, CRNA, Asst. Program Director
ph: 417-836-5039
Kathleen S. Hahn, Admissions Coordinator-Academic Advisor-Nurse Anesthesia Program
ph: 417-836-5039
email: kathleenhahn@missouristate.edu
For application and general information contact:
ph: 417-836-5039
fax: 417-836-3225
email: nurseanesthesia@missouristate.edu
Mailing Address:
Missouri State University
School of Anesthesia
901 S. National Ave.
Springfield, MO 65897
Quick Facts
CRNA Degree offered
DNAP (RN-DNAP) and CRNA to DNAP
Program Length
36 months
Credit Hours
119 semester hours
Starting Month
May
Application Deadline
The application deadline is July 1st (priority deadline) and August 1st (final deadline).
There are two steps to apply. You must first apply to MSU Graduate College. Then you need to apply to the School of Anesthesia.
Interview Process
Interviews are scheduled within 3 months of the application deadline. The interview will take place on a Saturday on the Missouri State Campus and will consist of a panel of interviewers who decide as a group who to recommend to the School of Anesthesia to be in the next cohort.
Entire Program Cost of CRNA School at Missouri State School of Anesthesia.
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: $69,630
Fees and expenses: $2,000
Grand Total: $71,630
In addition to the low price, there is a strong financial assistance program available, and families throughout the entire program (health care is the student’s expense at most schools).
Missouri State Costs and Benefits page
Class Size
15-20
When did this CRNA Program begin?
The program was founded in 1952 as an integral part of the Department of Anesthesiology.
CRNA Program Summary
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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.
CRNA Program Description
Students receive approximately 1400 hours of clinical anesthesia experience and, by completion of their training, have administered 1000-1200 anesthetics in diverse surgical settings.
The program is a didactic schedule for the first year and then integrated clinicals begin during year 2.
A variety of clinical sites enrich the student’s clinical experience Students travel to at least 4 different clinical sites located in Missouri, Arkansas, and Idaho.
Research Requirement
Each student will be assigned to a clinical research project. The cand a research involvement by enrolling in BMS 798 Research (2 hrs). A formal presentation of the project is required.
See Missouri State School of Anesthesia Catalogue
Program Requirements
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CRNA Program Requirements
Required Bachelor Degree
Bachelor’s Degree in an area of the life sciences, nursing or chemistry from an accredited institution in the US or equivalent training in a foreign university.
RN
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the US, its territories or protectorates.
Critical Care
At least one year of experience as a registered nurse in an acute care setting. Two years of experience or more is preferred.
Recommended acute care experience includes:
- Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
- Surgical ICU
- Medical ICU
- Neurotrauma ICU
GPA
A minimum GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale for the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework.
GRE Scores
GRE is required. A preferred minimum score of 153 in Verbal Reasoning, 150 in Quantitative Reasoning, and 3.5 in Analytical Writing, or successful passing of the CCRN exam (preferred).
Certifications
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
Course Prerequisites
- Inorganic (General) Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Microbiology
- Human Anatomy
- Human Physiology
- *Genetics
*not required but highly recommended
Additional requirements or limitations.
- must maintain a minimum GPA of at least 3.00 each semester
- must complete all requirements within eight years
- students must enroll on a full-time basis and progress through the program with their class
- coursework must be approved by the Program Director
- must pass oral and written comprehensive examinations
- no more than 4 hours of C grade is allowed during the program
- no grade below a C grade will be allowed at any time during the program
- students not meeting the academic standards set forth by the program will be immediately dismissed
- during the clinical phase, the student will carry liability insurance purchased through the AANA
- Must also apply to the Missouri State Graduate College before they can be admitted into the School of Anesthesia.
Missouri State School of Anesthesia website
CRNA School Performance
CRNA School Rankings – Schools by Rank
Ranked #6 in the 2015 graduating class.
*Please note: Read about how CRNA rankings are created.*
Accredited CRNA Programs are reviewed regularly.
Missouri State School of Anesthesia was last reviewed 10/2016. It was given the maximum of 10 years accreditation andards.
Pass Rate for CRNA Boards at Missouri State School of Anesthesia
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: 74% (Class of 2020)
- National average: 84.8% (Class of 2019)
Attrition Rate
0% (Class of 2020)
“Of the 230 students admitted to the Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia program since 1996, 222 or 97 percent have graduated or are still in the program. Eight students have been released or did not complete the program due to health concerns, poor academic performance, or poor clinical performance. Our cumulative attrition rate since 1996 is less than 4 percent.
“Of the 200 students who have taken the National Certifying Exam since 1996, 99 percent have passed the exam with the first or second testing.”
Employment Rate
100% (Class of 2020)
An average nurse anesthetist salary in Missouri
Missouri CRNA salaries are lower than the national average with an annual mean wage of $161,420.
An average annual nurse anesthetist salary in the US is $181,040 (according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics 2019 study).
See CRNA School Reviews
Salaries pulled from Bureau of Labor Statistics
All information given on this site about Missouri State School of Anesthesia was taken directly from their website.
*This page was updated January 28th, 2021.*
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