CRNA Programs in Tennessee That Accept 1 Year ICU Experience
8 Programs for 2026
Requirements verified against each program’s own site — 5 of 8 programs on this page carry a source-linked verification, most recently . How we source our data
Quick Answer
Are there CRNA programs in Tennessee that accept 1 year icu experience?
Source: The CRNA Club School Database (9 Tennessee programs)
We track every accredited CRNA program in Tennessee and update this data regularly. Below you will find the 8 programs that match this filter, with tuition, requirements, and outcomes you can compare side by side. If you want to explore all 9 Tennessee programs or apply different filters, use The CRNA Club's free School Database.
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Tennessee 1 Year ICU Programs at a Glance
All 8 1 Year ICU Programs in Tennessee
8 of 9 Tennessee programs match. The remaining 1 do not meet this criteria.
| Program | City | Degree | Tuition | GRE | Min GPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Newman University | Jefferson City | DNAP | — | — | 3.00 |
| Lincoln Memorial University | Harrogate | DNP | $123,255 | Yes | 3.00 |
| Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia | Madison | DNAP | $115,813 | Yes | 3.00 |
| South College DNP | Knoxville | DNP | $169,469 | No | 3.00 |
| Union University | Jackson | DNP | $133,659 | No | 3.00 |
| University of Tennessee Health Science Center | Memphis | DNP | $59,169 | No | 3.00 |
| University of Tennessee Knoxville | Knoxville | DNP | $120,536 | Yes | 3.00 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville | DNP | — | No | 3.00 |
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Program Details
Carson Newman University
ICU experience: 1 year
Verified ·see the school’s wordshide
“Minimum one year of full-time critical care experience within the past three years, as defined by the Council on Accreditation (COA)”
Quoted from the program’s own page — source
Lincoln Memorial University
ICU experience: 1 year
Verified ·see the school’s wordshide
“No. Experience as a registered nurse is essential. The minimum of one year will not be waived.”
Quoted from the program’s own page — source
South College DNP
ICU experience: 1 year
Verified ·see the school’s wordshide
“Applicants must have been employed full-time for a minimum of one year, or its part-time equivalent (total 2080 hours), within the past two years in a critical care setting at the time of application to the South College DNP NAP.”
Quoted from the program’s own page — source
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
ICU experience: 1 year
Verified ·see the school’s wordshide
“Admission to the DNP Nurse Anesthesia concentration requires a minimum of one year full-time, practice experience within the last 2 years as a registered nurse…”
Quoted from the program’s own page — source
Vanderbilt University
ICU experience: 1 year
Verified ·see the school’s wordshide
“Possess a minimum of 1-year full-time work experience, or its part-time equivalent, as a registered nurse in a critical care setting within the past 5 years.”
Quoted from the program’s own page — source
Frequently Asked Questions
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How many CRNA programs in Tennessee that accept 1 year icu experience?
8 out of 9 CRNA programs in Tennessee that accept 1 year icu experience.
What is the tuition for 1 Year ICU CRNA programs in Tennessee?
The most affordable is University of Tennessee Health Science Center at $59,169 in-state tuition.
Which Tennessee CRNA programs that accept 1 year icu experience?
Carson Newman University, Lincoln Memorial University Nurse Anesthesia Program, Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia, South College DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program, Union University Nurse Anesthesia Program, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, University of Tennessee Knoxville, Vanderbilt University Nurse Anesthesia Program (Pending Accreditation).
What are the NCE pass rates for 1 Year ICU programs in Tennessee?
The highest is 100% at University of Tennessee Knoxville.
Our Final Thoughts
Finding the right CRNA program means matching your specific situation to the right requirements. Knowing that 8 programs in Tennessee that accept 1 year icu experience narrows your search significantly. From here, compare tuition, pass rates, and clinical sites to build your target list.
The CRNA Club's free School Database lets you stack multiple filters at once. You can also check our full requirements guide or step-by-step CRNA path for context on where this fits in your application timeline.
Data from 9 COA-accredited programs in Tennessee. Updated regularly from program websites and the Council on Accreditation (COA). Learn about our methodology →
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