Samford University is one of two CRNA schools in Alabama.
Samford University
Ida V. Moffett School of Nursing
Department of Nurse Anesthesia
800 Lakeshore Drive
Birmingham, AL 35229
Contact Information
Allyson Maddox, Director of Graduate Student Services
ph: 205-726-2047
email: amaddox@samford.edu
Quick Facts
CRNA Degree offered
Doctor of Nursing Practice.
Program Length
36 months, full-time – DNAP
The university also offers an online option for experienced CRNAs who wish to obtain an MSN degree. The flexible BSN to MSN program can be completed in one year.
Credit Hours
94 credits
Starting Month
May – DNAP
Application Deadline
May 1st
Entire Program Cost of CRNA School at Samford University Alabama.
Please note that tuition is calculated at the 2016-2017 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.
Cost of Tuition: $96,255
Fees and expenses: $4,050
Grand Total: $100,305
Class Size
24
Number of Applicants
Approximately 140
CRNA School affiliation
It is founded as a Baptist, Christian school and incorporates Christian values into its curriculum.
When did this CRNA Program begin?
2002
CRNA Program Summary
Are you concerned that the Samford University Alabama 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.
You’ll spend the first Summer and it is all online after three days of campus intensive. You may potentially be able to continue working during this time.
The following January is when you’ll begin the on-campus (face-to-face) didactic courses full-time.
You’ll and gain a variety of experience that will make you a well-rounded nurse anesthetist.
Program Requirements
CRNA Program Requirements
Required Baccalaureate Degree
Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a NLNAC or CCNE accredited program completed before the application deadline
RN
Unencumbered licensure as a registered nurse
Critical Care
1-year full-time Acute Care experience as an RN. Acceptable critical care experience includes:
- Medical ICU
- Surgical ICU
- Neuro ICU
- Neonatal ICU
- Pediatric ICU
- Burn ICU
- Trauma ICU
- Cardiac Care Unit
- Cardiovascular Recovery
They do not accept:
- Emergency Department
- Recovery Room
- Operating Room
GPA
A cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required.
GPAs are calculated four ways. There is a cumulative calculation, in which all undergraduate college credits are included. The last 60 credits, science andard applied to all applicants.
GRE Scores
On the revised test, minimum scores of 153 verbal, 144 quantitative, 4 analytical writing are required. The minimum acceptable combined score on the older version of the GRE is 1000. Scores must be from within the past 5 years. MAT is not accepted.
TOEFL
International applicants or American citizens who learned English as a second language must score at least 550 (paper), 213 (computer) or 80 (internet) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
Certifications
No certifications are required for admission.
Program Prerequisites
Applicants must have completed the following prerequisite undergraduate courses with a “B” or better:
- General Chemistry
- General Research
Samford University Alabama’s CRNA program website
CRNA School Performance
CRNA School Rankings – Schools by Rank
Ranked 20 out of over 100 schools for the 2015 MSN graduating class.
*Please note: Read about how CRNA rankings are created.*
Accredited CRNA Programs are reviewed regularly.
Samford University Alabama Nurse Anesthetist Program was last reviewed 5/2015. It was given 10 years accreditation and will be reviewed again 5/2025. This shows that the program is very stable.
Pass Rate for CRNA Boards at Samford University Alabama
- First-time test takers: 89% (2020). Five-year average: 91%
- National average (2019): 84.8%
Attrition Rate
0% (2020)
CRNA Employment Rate of program graduates
96% (2019). Five-year average within 6 months: 99%
An average nurse anesthetist salary in Alabama
Alabama CRNA salaries tend to be below the national average with an annual mean wage of $157,430.
An average annual nurse anesthetist salary in the US is $181,040 (according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics 2019 study)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is it like to live in Homewood, AL?
Homewood, AL is a beautiful small community (population: 23,000) with a high stand the majority of the people are well educated.
What are the people like at Samford University Alabama?
Based on various blog posts of people who have attended their program, the people at SU are exceptionally friendly and the overall atmosphere of the school was given a solid two thumbs up.
CRNA School Reviews
All information given on this site about Samford University Alabama’s Nurse Anesthetist Program was taken directly from their website.
Salaries pulled from Bureau of Labor Statistics
*This page was updated February 5th, 2021.*
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