La Salle University

CRNA Program

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Degree: DNP Length: 3 yr 5 mo Class Size: 16 GRE: Not Required

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La Salle University CRNA program: fast facts

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Degree DNP
Type front loaded
Length 3 yr 5 mo
Class Size 16
Start January Verified ·source
Format Partially Online
Work During Not Allowed

What are La Salle University's admissions requirements?

Minimum GPA 3.20
GRE Required No
CCRN Required Yes
Min ICU Experience 1 year
References 4
Shadowing Yes
Reference Requirements

Four letters of recommendation - Nurse manager - Physician (M.D. or D.O.) familiar with your critical care nursing skills - 2 additional healthcare professional (unit charge RN, medical unit director, physician, CRNA etc.) familiar with your professional nursing skills. Please do NOT submit a letter of reference form from a peer nursing colleague.

Verified ·see the school’s words
“Applications are open from September 1st through December 31st of each year.”

Quoted from the program’s own page — source

GPA Types Considered
CumulativeNursing
GPA Notes

Send in all official transcripts of all previous college work

Verified ·see the school’s words
“Official transcript(s) from all institutions previously attended (college, university, evaluation of international credentials) must be sent to La Salle University separately.”

Quoted from the program’s own page — source

What ICU experience does La Salle University accept?

NICU ✓
PICU ✓
Other critical care ✓

What prerequisites does La Salle University require?

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

Undergraduate coursework must include an introductory statistics course (including inferential and descriptive) and an undergraduate nursing research course

Verified ·see the school’s words
“Applications are open from September 1st through December 31st of each year.”

Quoted from the program’s own page — source

From the program’s own page

- Completion of the Shadowing Form, which is available on our website demonstrating completion of 15 hours of shadowing experience with an anesthesia provider. A qualified anesthesia provider that may submit the ‘Shadowing Form’ must be a: - CRNA - Anesthesiologist

What does La Salle University ask in the essay?

An essay or personal statement is required.

The prompt, in the program’s own words

Why you want to be a CRNA, why you are choosing La Salle's program, and where you see yourself in 5 years as it relates to your career goals; 1-2 pages, TNR 12, double-spaced

How La Salle University compares to other Pennsylvania programs

Measure La Salle University Rest of Pennsylvania Difference
In-state tuition $93,915 $129,190 27% lower
Class size 16 22 6 smaller

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La Salle University campus

Estimated Tuition

In-State $93,915
Out-of-State $93,915

Application Info

Deadline 2027-01-15 Verified ·source
Program Start January
Rolling Admissions Yes

Official Program Page

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Frequently Asked Questions

What degree does La Salle University offer?

La Salle University offers a DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) degree.

How long is the La Salle University CRNA program?

The La Salle University CRNA program is 3 yr 5 mo long.

Does La Salle University require the GRE?

No, La Salle University does not require the GRE for admission.

What is the minimum GPA for La Salle University?

La Salle University requires a minimum GPA of 3.20.

Does La Salle University accept NICU experience?

Yes, La Salle University accepts NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) experience.

What is the tuition at La Salle University?

La Salle University has in-state tuition of $93,915 and out-of-state tuition of $93,915.
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