CRNA Programs in California That Accept 1 Year ICU Experience
5 Programs for 2026
Requirements verified against each program’s own site — 3 of 5 programs on this page carry a source-linked verification, most recently . How we source our data
Quick Answer
Are there CRNA programs in California that accept 1 year icu experience?
Source: The CRNA Club School Database (6 California programs)
We track every accredited CRNA program in California and update this data regularly. Below you will find the 5 programs that match this filter, with tuition, requirements, and outcomes you can compare side by side. If you want to explore all 6 California programs or apply different filters, use The CRNA Club's free School Database.
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California 1 Year ICU Programs at a Glance
All 5 1 Year ICU Programs in California
5 of 6 California programs match. The remaining 1 do not meet this criteria.
| Program | City | Degree | Tuition | GRE | Min GPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Permanente/Cal State Fullerton | Pasadena | DNP | $96,122 | No | 3.20 |
| Loma Linda University | Loma Linda | DNP | $170,243 | No | 3.00 |
| National University | Fresno | DNAP | $114,524 | No | 3.00 |
| Samuel Merritt University | Oakland | DNP | $203,624 | No | 3.25 |
| UC Davis | Sacramento | DNP | $154,998 | No | 3.00 |
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Program Details
Kaiser Permanente/Cal State Fullerton
ICU experience: 1 year
Verified ·source
Loma Linda University
ICU experience: 1 year
Verified ·see the school’s wordshide
“Minimum one year of full-time critical care RN experience (in the United States) at the time of application (excluding orientation)…”
Quoted from the program’s own page — source
UC Davis
ICU experience: 1 year
Verified ·see the school’s wordshide
“A minimum of one-year full-time work experience, or its part-time equivalent, as a registered nurse in a critical care setting.”
Quoted from the program’s own page — source
Frequently Asked Questions
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How many CRNA programs in California that accept 1 year icu experience?
5 out of 6 CRNA programs in California that accept 1 year icu experience.
What is the tuition for 1 Year ICU CRNA programs in California?
The most affordable is Kaiser Permanente/Cal State Fullerton Nurse Anesthesia Program at $96,122 in-state tuition.
Which California CRNA programs that accept 1 year icu experience?
Kaiser Permanente/Cal State Fullerton Nurse Anesthesia Program, Loma Linda University, National University, Samuel Merritt University, UC Davis.
What are the NCE pass rates for 1 Year ICU programs in California?
The highest is 100% at National University.
Our Final Thoughts
Finding the right CRNA program means matching your specific situation to the right requirements. Knowing that 5 programs in California that accept 1 year icu experience narrows your search significantly. From here, compare tuition, pass rates, and clinical sites to build your target list.
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Data from 6 COA-accredited programs in California. Updated regularly from program websites and the Council on Accreditation (COA). Learn about our methodology →
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