CRNA Programs That Accept ER Experience

Yes, some ER nurses can get into CRNA school. 10 CRNA programs accept Emergency Room experience as qualifying critical care. However, ER experience is less commonly accepted than traditional ICU, so verify each program's requirements carefully.

We found 10 programs matching this filter across 8 states. In-state tuition ranges from $61,488 to $166,347.

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At a Glance

10 Total Programs
$61,488 – $166,347 Tuition Range
8 States Represented
7 DNP, 3 DNAP Degree Breakdown

All 10 Programs

Program City State Degree Tuition GRE Min GPA
Midwestern University Glendale Arizona DNAP $166,347 No 3.00
Idaho State University Meridian Idaho DNAP $126,162 No 3.00
University of Detroit Mercy Detroit Michigan DNP $109,299 No 3.00
Goldfarb/Barnes-Jewish St. Louis Missouri DNP $105,180 No 3.00
Lourdes University Sylvania Ohio DNP $111,150 No 3.00
OHSU Portland Oregon DNP $114,524 No 3.00
Drexel University Philadelphia Pennsylvania DNP $158,220 No 3.20
Independence Health System School of Anesthesia Latrobe Pennsylvania DNAP $109,598 No 3.00
UPMC Hamot/Gannon University Erie Pennsylvania DNP $102,060 Yes 3.00
University of Texas at Houston Houston Texas DNP $61,488 Yes 3.00

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Program Details

Midwestern University campus

Midwestern University

Glendale, Arizona
Deadline: 2025-11-01
DNAP front-loaded
GPA Type
Cumulative Science
Quick Facts
$166,347 No GRE
Prerequisites
Gen Chem Anatomy Physiology
Idaho State University campus

Idaho State University

Meridian, Idaho
Deadline: 2025-01-15
DNAP front-loaded
GPA Type
Cumulative Science
Quick Facts
$126,162 No GRE
Prerequisites
Gen Chem Anatomy Physiology
University of Detroit Mercy campus

University of Detroit Mercy

Detroit, Michigan
Deadline: 2025-10-31
DNP front-loaded
GPA Type
Cumulative Nursing Graduate
Quick Facts
$109,299 No GRE
Prerequisites
Gen Chem Anatomy Physiology
Goldfarb/Barnes-Jewish campus

Goldfarb/Barnes-Jewish

St. Louis, Missouri
Deadline: 2025-03-01
DNP integrated
GPA Type
Cumulative Nursing
Quick Facts
$105,180 No GRE
Prerequisites
Statistics Organic Chem Anatomy +2 more
Lourdes University campus

Lourdes University

Sylvania, Ohio
Deadline: 2026-03-23
DNP front-loaded
GPA Type
Cumulative
Quick Facts
$111,150 No GRE
Prerequisites
Gen Chem Organic Chem Anatomy +1 more
OHSU campus

OHSU

Portland, Oregon
Deadline: 2025-10-10
DNP front-loaded
GPA Type
Cumulative Science Last 60
Quick Facts
$114,524 No GRE
Prerequisites
Statistics Gen Chem Anatomy +1 more
Drexel University campus

Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Deadline: 2025-03-31
DNP integrated
GPA Type
Science Nursing Graduate
Quick Facts
$158,220 No GRE
Independence Health System School of Anesthesia campus

Independence Health System School of Anesthesia

Latrobe, Pennsylvania
Deadline: 2026-01-15
DNAP front-loaded
GPA Type
Cumulative
Quick Facts
$109,598 No GRE
UPMC Hamot/Gannon University campus

UPMC Hamot/Gannon University

Erie, Pennsylvania
Deadline: 2025-10-01
DNP integrated
GPA Type
Science Last 60
Quick Facts
$102,060 GRE
Prerequisites
Statistics Research
University of Texas at Houston campus

University of Texas at Houston

Houston, Texas
Deadline: 2026-07-01
DNP front-loaded
GPA Type
Nursing
Quick Facts
$61,488 GRE
Prerequisites
Statistics Organic Chem

Frequently Asked Questions

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How many CRNA programs match "generic"?

There are currently 10 CRNA programs matching this filter.

Which states have the most programs matching "generic"?

The states with the most matching programs are: Pennsylvania (3), Arizona (1), Idaho (1), Michigan (1), Missouri (1).

What is the tuition range for these programs?

Tuition for these programs ranges from $61,488 to $166,347 (in-state).

What degree types do these programs offer?

The degree breakdown is: DNP (7), DNAP (3).

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