Franciscan Healthcare School of Anesthesia

CRNA Program

La Crosse, Wisconsin
Degree: DNP Length: 3 yr Class Size: 12 GRE: Not Required

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Franciscan Healthcare School of Anesthesia CRNA program: fast facts

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Degree DNP
Type front loaded
Length 3 yr
Class Size 12
Clinical Sites 16
Start May
Format Partially Online
Work During Not Allowed

What are Franciscan Healthcare School of Anesthesia's admissions requirements?

Minimum GPA 3.00
GRE Required No
CCRN Required No
Min ICU Experience 2 years
References 3
Shadowing No
Reference Requirements

One must be from a current supervisor. If you cannot obtain a reference from your current supervisor, please contact the Nurse Anesthesia program director. The other recommendations may be from colleagues, physicians, or a professor. Recommendation form.

What ICU experience does Franciscan Healthcare School of Anesthesia accept?

NICU ✓
PICU ✓
ER ✗
Other critical care ✗

What prerequisites does Franciscan Healthcare School of Anesthesia require?

Statistics Required
Gen Chemistry Required
Organic Chemistry Not Required
Biochemistry Not Required
Anatomy Required
Physiology Required
Physics Required
Pharmacology Not Required
Microbiology Required
Research Not Required
Prerequisite Notes

Anatomy or physiology — four credits Chemistry or physics — four credits

From the program’s own page

For International Applicants - Transcript information: As noted above, official, certified or attested transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended must be submitted. Additionally, documents issued in languages other than English must be accompanied by a certified English translation. - Proof of English language proficiency: Non-native English speakers must submit evidence of one the following language proficiency requirements for admission: TOEFL score (within last 2 years) of at least 79 iBT or 550 pBT - Institution Code: 1914 IELTS score (within last 2 years) of at…

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least 6.0 Duolingo English Test (DET) score of at least 110 60 PTE score A bachelor’s or higher degree from UWL or another approved institution where English is the sole language of instruction. Degree must be earned within two years of expected enrollment in this UWL graduate program. Applicant must have attended the institution for a minimum of two years. - Proof of funding: Submit a bank statement and completed Affidavit of Support form. Applicants who require F-2 visas for dependents (spouse and/or children) must submit additional proof of funding and passport copies for each dependent. - Passport information: Submit a photocopy of the photo page of your passport.

What are Franciscan Healthcare School of Anesthesia's pass rates and outcomes?

75% NCE Pass Rate
0% Attrition Rate

What does Franciscan Healthcare School of Anesthesia ask in the essay?

The prompt, in the program’s own words

Please prepare a typed, double-spaced essay that is less than two pages in length. Your personal statement will need to address each of the following areas: Purpose of pursuing the DNP-CRNA track program Areas of interest/professional plans as a CRNA Goals after you complete the DNP-CRNA track program Personal/professional qualities that will contribute to you success in our program Challenges and rewards that you anticipate in our program Rational for selecting our program

How Franciscan Healthcare School of Anesthesia compares to other Wisconsin programs

Measure Franciscan Healthcare School of Anesthesia Rest of Wisconsin Difference
In-state tuition $84,284 $122,403 31% lower
Class size 12 16 4 smaller
NCE pass rate 75% 89% 14 points lower

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Tuition is compared against the average of the other Wisconsin programs that publish one. Class size and pass rate are compared against the median. Programs that don’t publish a figure are left out of that row.

Franciscan Healthcare School of Anesthesia campus

Estimated Tuition

In-State $84,284
Out-of-State $94,112

Application Info

Applications Open 2026-06-01
Deadline 2027-06-15
Program Start May
Rolling Admissions No
Applies via NursingCAS No

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Frequently Asked Questions

What degree does Franciscan Healthcare School of Anesthesia offer?

Franciscan Healthcare School of Anesthesia offers a DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) degree.

How long is the Franciscan Healthcare School of Anesthesia CRNA program?

The Franciscan Healthcare School of Anesthesia CRNA program is 3 yr long.

Does Franciscan Healthcare School of Anesthesia require the GRE?

No, Franciscan Healthcare School of Anesthesia does not require the GRE for admission.

What is the minimum GPA for Franciscan Healthcare School of Anesthesia?

Franciscan Healthcare School of Anesthesia requires a minimum GPA of 3.00.

Does Franciscan Healthcare School of Anesthesia accept NICU experience?

Yes, Franciscan Healthcare School of Anesthesia accepts NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) experience.

What is the tuition at Franciscan Healthcare School of Anesthesia?

Franciscan Healthcare School of Anesthesia has in-state tuition of $84,284 and out-of-state tuition of $94,112.
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