Samuel Merritt University
CRNA Program
Fast Facts
Admissions Requirements
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“A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher.”
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Three letters of recommendation are required.
All three GPA minimums are 3.25 (cumulative; last 60 semester/90 quarter units; science coursework). Max 3 repeated science courses allowed; extra repeats are only aggregated into the GPAs; repeat coursework not accepted beginning 2028 cycle.
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“If more than 3 courses are repeated, any additional repeated graded coursework will not replace previous coursework but will only be aggregated into cumulative, last 60 semesters/90 quarters, and science GPAs, if applicable.”
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CCRN (adult, pediatric, neonatal, or critical care) required at time of matriculation and throughout the program, along with BLS, ACLS, PALS; all certifications must be AHA-approved.
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“BLS, ACLS, PALS, and CCRN (any of the following CCRN: adult, pediatric, neonatal, and critical care) These are all the certifications that are required at the time of matriculation and throughout the duration of the program. All certifications must be approved by the American Heart Association (AHA) and administered…”
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ICU Experience Accepted
Prerequisites
All coursework must be completed before applying (in-progress coursework not considered). Maximum of 3 repeated science courses allowed; beginning with the 2028 admissions cycle, repeat coursework will not be accepted. Prerequisite self-evaluation tools are in the Pre-Application Guide available from the Admission Team.
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“Coursework that is in progress or will be completed after submitting an application will not be considered. All coursework must be completed before applying to the program.”
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Program Statistics
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“DNAP NCE First-time Pass Rates (NBCRNA) Class of 2025 - 92%…”
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Program Details
Samuel Merritt U in Oakland, California offers a DNP program. It is a Integrated program that starts in September. The GRE is not required and the program length is 36 months.
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Samuel Merritt U in Oakland, California offers a DNP program. It is a Integrated program that starts in September. The GRE is not required and the program length is 36 months.
Estimated Tuition
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“Doctor of Nursing Practice – Anesthesia (DNAP) 94 $203,624…”
Quoted from the program’s own page — source
Verified ·see the school’s wordshide
“Doctor of Nursing Practice – Anesthesia (DNAP) 94 $203,624…”
Quoted from the program’s own page — source
Application Info
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