CRNA Programs in Illinois That Accept 1 Year ICU Experience
4 Programs for 2026
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Quick Answer
Are there CRNA programs in Illinois that accept 1 year icu experience?
Source: The CRNA Club School Database (6 Illinois programs)
We track every accredited CRNA program in Illinois and update this data regularly. Below you will find the 4 programs that match this filter, with tuition, requirements, and outcomes you can compare side by side. If you want to explore all 6 Illinois programs or apply different filters, use The CRNA Club's free School Database.
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Illinois 1 Year ICU Programs at a Glance
All 4 1 Year ICU Programs in Illinois
4 of 6 Illinois programs match. The remaining 2 do not meet this criteria.
| Program | City | Degree | Tuition | GRE | Min GPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur & Millikin | Decatur | DNP | $96,800 | No | 3.00 |
| Rosalind Franklin University | North Chicago | DNP | $161,344 | No | 3.00 |
| Rush University | Chicago | DNP | $127,804 | No | 3.00 |
| Southern Illinois University | Edwardsville | DNP | $84,556 | No | 3.00 |
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Program Details
Decatur & Millikin
ICU experience: 1 year
Verified ·source
Rosalind Franklin University
ICU experience: 1 year
Verified ·see the school’s wordshide
“A minimum of 1-year of 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
Rush University
ICU experience: 1 year
Verified ·see the school’s wordshide
“At least one year of recent full-time experience as an RN in an intensive care unit (ICU) by the application deadline.”
Quoted from the program’s own page — source
Southern Illinois University
ICU experience: 1 year
Verified ·see the school’s wordshide
“A minimum of one year of recent full-time work experience, or its part-time equivalent (1,876 hours), as a registered nurse in a critical care setting prior to enrollment* in the nurse anesthesia educational program.”
Quoted from the program’s own page — source
Frequently Asked Questions
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How many CRNA programs in Illinois that accept 1 year icu experience?
4 out of 6 CRNA programs in Illinois that accept 1 year icu experience.
What is the tuition for 1 Year ICU CRNA programs in Illinois?
The most affordable is Southern Illinois University Nurse Anesthesia Program at $84,556 in-state tuition.
Which Illinois CRNA programs that accept 1 year icu experience?
Decatur & Millikin, Rosalind Franklin University Nurse Anesthesia Program, Rush University, Southern Illinois University Nurse Anesthesia Program.
What are the NCE pass rates for 1 Year ICU programs in Illinois?
The highest is 94% at Southern Illinois University Nurse Anesthesia Program.
Our Final Thoughts
Finding the right CRNA program means matching your specific situation to the right requirements. Knowing that 4 programs in Illinois 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 Illinois. Updated regularly from program websites and the Council on Accreditation (COA). Learn about our methodology →
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