The Harris College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Texas Christian University offers a master of science in nurse anesthesia that is a 28-month program, which includes one year of course study and a 16-month hospital residency. A doctoral program is also available, which encompasses the curriculum of the nurse anesthesia program, preceded by eight months of online study. As of April 2010, the program was in the approval process with the Council On Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs.
Texas Christian University
School of Nurse Anesthesia
TCU Box 298626
Fort Worth, TX 76129
817-257-7887
crna.tcu.edu
The school of nurse anesthesia is a branch of the Truman Medical Center. A certified registered nurse anesthetist master's degree program is offered in partnership with the University of Missouri-Kansas City. The 36-month graduate program begins with 12 months of full-time enrollment at the university. An anesthesia-focused curriculum runs concurrent with the 24-month clinical practice portion at one of the region's hospitals or medical centers.
Truman Medical Center School of Nurse Anesthesia
222 South Prospect Avenue, Suite 304
Park Ridge, IL 60068
847-692-7050, extension 1160
trumed.org
According to the University of Detroit Mercy McAuley School of Nursing, 100 percent of the graduates in the CRNA program are offered employment upon graduation, many with signing bonuses, desirable relocation and competitive salaries. A large portion of the program's courses are available online, and exam testing is done on computer to simulate the state-administered exam. The program is available in 27- or 39-month format, with an estimated 50- to 60-hour weekly time commitment. CRNA program graduates can pursue the master of science degree that includes clinical rotations at 20 different medical facilities in the Detroit metro area.
University of Detroit Mercy
McAuley School of Nursing
4001 West McNichols Road
Detroit, MI 48221
313-993-1208
udmercy.edu
The Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California was southern California's first medical school. Nurse anesthesia students may elect for an optional specialty anesthesia fellowship in addition to the program's minimum 550 clinical case load. The coursework portion of the training totals 45 credit hours. Clinical studies take place at more than 10 area hospitals, including the acclaimed Cedars Sinai Medical Center.
University of Southern California
Keck School of Medicine
USC Program of Nurse Anesthesia
Center for Health Professions
1540 Alcazar Street, CHP 223
Los Angeles, CA 90089
323-442-2037
usc.edu