CRNA Programs That Accept ER Experience
Yes, some ER nurses can get into CRNA school. 11 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 11 programs matching this filter across 9 states. In-state tuition ranges from $57,824 to $166,347.
Requirements verified against each program’s own site — 1 of 11 programs on this page carry a source-linked verification, most recently . How we source our data
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All 11 Programs
| Program | City | State | Degree | Tuition | GRE | Min GPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwestern University | Glendale | Arizona | DNAP | $166,347 | No | 3.00 |
| National University | Fresno | California | DNAP | $114,524 | 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 | $57,824 | Yes | 3.00 |
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Program Details
National University
ER experience: Accepted
Verified ·see the school’s wordshide
“Emergency Room: High acuity emergency room experience particularly where there is critical care area within the ER.”
Quoted from the program’s own page — source
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