Samford University
CRNA Program
Samford University CRNA program: fast facts
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“Front-loaded curriculum with continued employment possible during the first two online semesters…”
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“It is possible that students may continue to work during these semesters.”
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What are Samford University's admissions requirements?
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“CCRN certification is not required, but encouraged.”
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GRE scores must be within 5 years.
Submitted through Slate: 1) current or previous professor; 2) work supervisor; and 3) professional colleague
Verified ·sourceGPAs are calculated four ways. There is a cumulative calculation, in which all undergraduate college credits are included. The last 60 credits, science and math courses, and graduate courses are also calculated. If a course is taken twice, both grades are included. Grades are not weighted according to pluses and minuses. One individual calculates all the GPAs so there is one standard applied to all applicants.
Verified ·see the school’s wordshide
“GPAs are calculated four ways. There is a cumulative calculation, in which all undergraduate college credits are included. The last 60 credits, science and math courses, and graduate courses are also calculated. If a course is taken twice, both grades are included. Grades are not weighted according to pluses…”
Quoted from the program’s own page — source
What ICU experience does Samford University accept?
What prerequisites does Samford University require?
A minimum of 1-year full-time work experience, or its part-time equivalent, as a registered nurse in a critical care setting. Acceptable experiences include Cardiac Care Unit, Cardiovascular Recovery, Medical ICU, Neuro ICU, Neonatal ICU, Surgical ICU, Burn ICU, Trauma ICU and Pediatric ICU. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) within the past five years with preferred scores: Verbal: 153; quantitative: 144; analytical writing 4
What are Samford University's pass rates and outcomes?
How long is Samford University's CRNA program?
Samford U in Birmingham, Alabama offers a DNP program. It is a Front-Loaded program that starts in May. The GRE is required and the program length is 36 months.
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What does Samford University ask in the essay?
An essay or personal statement is required.
Personal statement indicating career plans and likelihood of success in graduate study
How Samford University compares to other Alabama programs
| Measure | Samford University | Rest of Alabama | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-state tuition | $107,856 | $88,739 | 22% higher |
| Class size | 32 | 29 | 4 larger |
| NCE pass rate | 87% | 90% | 2 points lower |
We track 3 CRNA programs in Alabama. See all 3 Alabama programs .
Tuition is compared against the average of the other Alabama 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.
Samford U in Birmingham, Alabama offers a DNP program. It is a Front-Loaded program that starts in May. The GRE is required and the program length is 36 months.
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