This brand new CRNA Program is worth looking into!
Otterbein University Nurse Anesthetist School
Otterbein University &
Grant Medical Center
Nurse Anesthesia Program
1 South Grove Street
Westerville, OH 43081
Brian Garrett, DNP, MSN, RN, CRNA, Program Director
ph: (614) 823-1326
tf: (888) 749-8550
fax: (614) 823-3131
email: bgarrett@otterbein.edu
Kelly Cornett, BS, ASN, RN
Graduate Nursing Recruiter / Admission Counselor
Office: (614) 823-3272
Fax: (614) 823-3131
Email: cornett1@otterbein.edu
Tina Hugley – Program Administrator
Office: 614-566-8879
Fax: 614-566-8073
Email: thugley@ohiohealth.com
Quick Facts
CRNA Degree offered
BSN to DNP, Master’s of Science in Nursing (MSN), Post Master’s DNP (completion), Post Master’s Certificate (entry)
Program Length
36 months, full time
Credit Hours
101 semester hours
Starting Month
May
Application Deadline
September 1st – make sure to get your application in early, if they get enough applicants before the deadline, they will fill positions and close the application early.
Entire Program Cost of CRNA School at Otterbein University.
Please note that tuition is calculated at the 2020-2021 rate. 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.
Cost of Tuition: $100,330
*Fees and expenses: $4,519
Grand Total: $104,849
*This includes the cost of books and miscellaneous school expenses.
Otterbein University & Grant Medical Center Tuition Link
Class Size
24 students
Number of Applicants
Over 100 applicants per year, 50-60 applicants are interviewed.
When did this CRNA Program begin?
May 20, 2010, Otterbein University, with Grant Medical Center received initial accreditation from the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA).
CRNA Program Summary
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The nurse anesthetist program at Otterbein University/ Grant Medical center is “front-loaded.” The first three semesters of the first year are entirely didactic , providing a theoretical foundation that prepares students to enter clinical practice in the second year.
Nurse anesthesia classes are taught Monday to Friday during the day. Nursing core courses (non-nurse anesthesia courses) are offered in the evening and/or in an on-line format.
Clinical sites are currently at OhioHealth Grant Medical Center, Miami Valley Hospital, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Mount Carmel Grove City, OhioHealth Marion General Hospital, Knox Community Hospital, Adena Regional Medical Center, Circleville Berger Hospital, OhioHealth Doctor’s Hospital, OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital, OhioHealth Med Central Hospital, and the Wexner Medical Center at the Ohio State University, Springfield Regional Medical Center.
Clinical courses are generally Monday through Friday. Students may be assigned call shifts (weekends, nights and during specialty rotations. The COA requires programs to provide emergent case experience which can usually be accomplished by call or off shifts.
Students will administer anesthesia for patients of all ages with a variety of pre-existing conditions undergoing a full spectrum of surgical and diagnostic procedures.
Clinical experiences include elective and rural rotations.
The program anticipates adding additional clinical sites in the future.
Program Requirements
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CRNA Program Requirements
Required Bachelor Degree
Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) from an institution that is accredited regionally and/or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
You may apply if you are an associate degree nurse and are in the process of completing your BSN, as long as you will finish your BSN before the program coursework starts.
Master’s degree in nursing is required if applying for the post master’s certificate.
RN:
Current unencumbered licensure as a registered nurse. You will need an unrestricted Ohio license at least one semester prior to clinical coursework.
Critical Care:
Minimum of one (1) year full-time experience as a registered nurse in a critical care unit within the last 3 years. (Average 2-6 years)
Acceptable critical care experience provides applicants with experience in:
- Interpretation of invasive monitors
- Titration of vasoactive infusions
- Management of ventilated patients
- Care of acutely ill patients
Pediatric critical care experience will be considered. Flight nursing experience is accepted only if the applicant has prior ICU experience and vasoactive drips during transports.
They do not accept:
- Operating Room
- Emergency Department
- Cath Lab
- Telemetry Unit
- PACU
GPA:
A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher for undergraduate coursework. A blended undergraduate science course GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred. (Average 3.2-4.0)
GRE:
GRE is required by the application deadline for applicants with a cumulative GPA of less than 3.5.
Certifications:
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- CCRN
Course Prerequisite:
- Statistics (grade of B or better)
Shadowing Experience
Optional. It is recommended that you spend a minimum of one day observing a practicing CRNA or anesthesiologist in the Operating Room.
Otterbein University’s CRNA program website
CRNA School Performance
CRNA School Rankings – Schools by Rank
Ranked #35 for the 2015 graduating class.
Accredited CRNA Programs are reviewed regularly.
Otterbein University Nurse Anesthetist Program was last reviewed 06/2016. It was given 10 years accreditation and will be reviewed again 06/2026.
Pass Rate for CRNA Boards at Otterbein University
- First-time test takers: 85% (Class of 2020). Five-year average is 95%.
- National Average: 84.8% (Class of 2019)
Attrition Rate
0% (Class of 2020)
Employment Rate
99% (Most recent graduates, 1 graduate chose not to pursue the profession of nurse anesthesia after graduation)
An average nurse anesthetist salary in Ohio
Ohio CRNA salaries are slightly above the national average with an annual mean wage of $184,380.
An average annual nurse anesthetist salary in the US is $181,040 (according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics 2017 study).
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I be prepared to discuss in the admission interview
Applicants should anticipate that interviewers will ask a broad range of questions that attempt to elicit the applicant’s understand leadership potential as well as clinical knowledge.
How many hours should I expect to be engaged in the program each week?
The average weekly time commitment may approach 60 hours a week.
Can I work during the program?
The first year of the program is didactic, there may be opportunity for you to work part-time.
Do they accept any graduate transfer credit?
They accept up to 2 courses of graduate transfer credit. Syllabi are evaluated after admission to the program.
Do they accept transfer students from other Nurse Anesthesia programs?
Transfer requests are evaluated on an individual basis
Once I’m accepted, how can I best prepare for the CRNA Program?
Students admitted to cohort have a full year to complete all six core nursing courses if they desire. This will allow the student more time to focus on nurse anesthesia courses and clinical rotations during the program. According to current students, taking these courses before entering full-time into the nurse anesthesia program substantially decreases student stress.
Salaries pulled from Bureau of Labor Statistics
All information given on this site about Otterbein University’s Nurse Anesthetist Program was taken directly from their website.
*This page was updated January 31st, 2021*
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