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The University of Miami Florida’s Nurse Anesthesia School is now offering a BSN-DNP Nurse Anesthesia Track.
University of Miami Florida
Nurse Anesthetist Program
5030 Brunson Drive
Coral Gables, FL 33124
or
PO BOX 248153
Coral Gables, FL 33124
Contact Information
Mary Hooshmand
Associate Dean for DNP Program and Assistant Professor of Clinical
Telephone: 305.284.1655
Juan Gonzalez
BSN-DNP (Anesthesia Track) Program Director
e-mail:jxg1695@miami.edu
Telephone: 305.284.2645
For any questions regarding the program, please contact:
Student Services at (305) 284-2533 or email sonhs@miami.edu
Quick Facts
CRNA Degree offered
Doctor of Nursing Practice, Post Master’s DNP (completion)
Program Length
36 months
Credit Hours
Total credits: 120-124
Starting Month
January
Application Deadline
February 1st. You will need to apply through NursingCAS.
Entire Cost of CRNA School for University of Miami Florida Nurse Anesthetist Program.
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: $132,000
*Fees and expenses: $13,329
Grand Total: $145,329
*This includes the estimated cost of books and miscellaneous school expenses.
University of Miami Florida Tuition Link
Class Size
Maximum of 35 students will be accepted
CRNA Program Summary
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Didactic, clinical, and professionally.
In the BSN-DNP, they offer small class sizes and a low student to faculty ration.
They offer 13 advanced clinical rotation sites with challenging OB/Pediatric, trauma and pain management curriculum.
“Semester 1 & 2 students are exposed to weekly simulated learning activities, where students begin to develop the skills and decision-making abilities.
Starting in the third semester, students begin clinical practice in the hospital at our home sites which include Jackson Memorial Hospital and Physician Anesthesiologist.
In semesters 4-9, students are in the clinical setting four (4) days a week in addition to their scheduled classroom work. As students progress, they begin specialty rotations which include Trauma, Cardiac, Obstetric, Pediatric, Pain, Neuro, and Transplantation.”
Program Requirements
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CRNA Program Requirements
BSN
from an NLN or CCNE accredited program of nursing is preferred. Baccalaureate degree in a related field of study will be considered.
RN:
Current, unrestricted Florida RN license or the state or territory of current practice. Florida license must be obtained once admitted.
Critical Care:
Minimum of 2 years RN experience in critical care within the last 5 years. You need to have experience caring for the critically ill who have required vasoactive drips, mechanical ventilation and/or invasive monitoring.
Acceptable critical care experience includes:
- Medical ICU
- Surgical ICU
- Pediatric ICU
- Trauma ICU
- Neuro ICU
- Cardiac/Cardiothoracic/Cardiovascular ICU
They do not routinely accept:
- Emergency Room
- Operating Room
- Step-down ICU
GPA:
A minimum cumulative basic science and overall GPA of 3.0.
Minimum GRE scores:
Not required
TOEFL:
If English is not your native language, you must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
Certifications:
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- *CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse)
*not required but a plus
Course Prerequisites
- Introductory Statistics must have been taken within the last 5 years.
Optional
If you’d like to freshen up on your science/math skills or improve your chances of getting accepted, they recommend you take a graduate-level science course like Biochemistry or a graduate level statistics course.
University of Miami Florida Nurse Anesthetist Program
CRNA School Performance
Accredited CRNA Programs are reviewed regularly.
University of Miami Florida Nurse Anesthetist Program was last reviewed in October 2008. It was given the maximum of ten years accreditation standards.
Pass Rate for CRNA Boards at University of Miami Florida
First-time test takers: 81% (2019)
Overall Pass Rate: 100%
National Average: 84.8% (2019)
Attrition Rate: 9% (2019)
Employment Rate: 100% (2019)
CRNA Salaries
An average nurse anesthetist salary in University of Miami Florida Nurse Anesthetist Program, 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).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an RN while I’m in the program?
Their program is intensive and preparation. Employment is strongly discouraged.
How many vacation days am I given?
They follow the University academic calendar, including all holidays and breaks. You will need to return from the winter holiday break one week early, but otherwise, you get the same days off as other students.
What types of anesthesia will I be exposed to at the University of Miami Florida Nurse Anesthetist Program?
You’ll be exposed to transplantation, high-risk OB, adult and vascular surgery.
Salaries pulled from Bureau of Labor Statistics
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