Becoming a CRNA
Education and experience required to become a CRNA include:
- A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or other appropriate baccalaureate degree.
- A current license as a registered nurse.
- At least one year of experience as a registered nurse in a critical care setting.
- Graduation with a minimum of a master’s degree from an accredited nurse anesthesia educational program. As of Aug. 15, 2015, there were 115 accredited nurse anesthesia programs in the United States utilizing more than 2,500 active clinical sites; 37 nurse anesthesia programs are approved to award doctoral degrees for entry into practice. Nurse anesthesia programs range from 24-36 months, depending upon university requirements. All programs include clinical training in university-based or large community hospitals.
- Pass the National Certification Examination following graduation.
In order to be recertified, CRNAs must obtain a minimum of 40 hours of approved continuing education every two years, document substantial anesthesia practice, maintain current state licensure, and certify that they have not developed any conditions that could adversely affect their ability to practice anesthesia.
Regional Nurse Anesthesia Programs:
Bryan College of Health Sciences
1535 S. 52nd Street Everett Street
Lincoln, NE 68506
Program information
Degree: Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP)
Program Length: 36 months
Starting Month: May
Contact: Sharon Hadenfeldt, CRNA, PhD – Dean of Nurse Anesthesia
Phone: (402) 481-8606, Office 215; (800) 742-7844, ext. 13801
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.bryanhealthcollege.edu/bcohs/academic-programs/nurse-anesthesia/
Clarkson College
101 S. 42nd Street
Omaha, NE 68131
Program information
Degree: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a specialization in Nurse Anesthesia
Program Length: 30 months
Starting Month: August
Contact: Adrienne Rochleau, DNP, CRNA – Director, Nurse Anesthesia Program
Phone: (402) 552-6635
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.clarksoncollege.edu/nursing/degree-options/nurse-anesthesia/
Mt. Marty College
5001 West 41st Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57106-1424
Program information
Degree: Master of Science
Program Length: 30 months
Starting Month: August
Contact: Andrea Roberts, DNAP, CRNA, APRN – Program Director, Assistant Professor of Nurse Anesthesia Program
Phone: (402) 552-6635
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.mountmarty.edu/sioux-falls-campus/faq/
