Last updated in 2022
The University of North Florida is one of nine CRNA schools in Florida.
University of North Florida
Nurse Anesthetist Program
1 UNF Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32224
Contact Information
John P McDonough, CRNA, EdD, ARNP, Director
phone: (904) 620-1422
fax: (904) 620-1832
email: john.mcdonough@unf.edu
Meghan Niemczyk, MPH
Assistant Director, Nurse Anesthesiology Student Success
phone: (904) 620-2628
email: napadmissions@unf.edu
Quick Facts
CRNA Degree offered
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Program Length
36 months (9 semesters, full time)
Credit Hours
111
Starting Month
January
Application Deadline
April 1st
Class Size
28
Number of Applicants
80
Entire Cost of CRNA School for University North Florida Nurse Anesthetist Program
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 5% to 15% higher than what is shown here.
Cost of In State Tuition: $66,789
*Fees and expenses: $10,054
Grand Total: $76,843
Cost of Out of State Tuition: $130,478
*Fees and expenses: $13,087
Grand Total: $143,565
*This includes the cost of books and miscellaneous school expenses.
University North Florida Tuition Link
Program Requirements
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CRNA Program Requirements
BSN
BSN from a regionally accredited institution.
RN:
Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse, out of state applicants will need to obtain their Florida RN license upon admission to the program.
Critical Care:
A minimum of two years experience as an RN in an acute care setting (several years ICU experience is most preferred and competitive).
GPA:
3.0 from undergraduate nursing major (last 60+ hours)
Minimum GRE scores:
The GRE is required for all DNP-CRNA applicants.
300/3.5 (153 verbal, 144 quantitative, 3.5 essay), and must be taken within the last 5 years.
Certifications:
- CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) prior to enrollment
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) prior to enrollment
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) prior to graduation
Course Prerequisites
Successful completion of the following with a grade of “B” or better in each
- Research
- Statistics
- Health Assessment
University North Florida Nurse Anesthetist Program
CRNA School Performance
Accredited CRNA Programs are reviewed regularly.
University of North Florida Nurse Anesthetist Program was last reviewed in October 2009.It was given the maximum of 10 years accreditation standards.
Pass Rate for CRNA Boards at University of North Florida
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: 84% (Most recent graduates)
National average (2019): 84.8%
Attrition Rate: 0% (Most recent graduates)
CRNA Employment Rate: 100% (Most recent graduates)
CRNA Salaries
An average nurse anesthetist salary in Florida.
Florida CRNA salaries are below the national average with an annual mean wage of $160,030.
An average annual nurse anesthetist salary in the US is $181,040 (according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics 2019 study)
All information given on this site about University North Florida Nurse Anesthetist Program was taken directly from their website.
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