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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) is one of the most in-demand nursing careers, and one of the highest paid. Find out more about this lucrative field and how to become a CRNA.

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Georgetown University

Georgetown University is one of the world’s leading academic and research institutions, and the School of Nursing has been delivering graduate nursing programs in a distance-learning environment since 2011. Georgetown's online programs allow students to learn from wherever they are while they pursue an accredited, mission-driven nursing education that will allow them to deliver high-quality care.

Accreditation
CCNE
Location
Online
Prerequisite
RN Required

Enrollment: Nationwide, excluding NY and WA.

Grand Canyon University

GCU's College of Nursing and Health Care Professions has a nearly 35-year tradition of preparing students to fill evolving healthcare roles as highly qualified professionals.

Accreditation
CCNE
Location
Online
Prerequisite
RN Required

Enrollment: Nationwide

Walden University

Earn your nursing degree from one of the largest nursing education providers in the U.S. Walden University’s BSN, MSN, post-master’s APRN certificate, and DNP programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Get enhanced practicum support with our Practicum Pledge.

Accreditation
CCNE
Location
Online
Prerequisite
RN Required

Enrollment: Nationwide, excluding CT, ND, NY and RI. Certain programs have additional state restrictions. Check with Walden for details.

Simmons University

The CCNE-accredited online DNP program from Simmons University will prepare you to advance to the highest level of professional nursing practice — and to drive meaningful change in health care as a nurse leader. Learn from experienced professors-of-practice and join a legacy of more than 100 years developing nursing leadership and excellence by completing your DNP on a part-time basis over seven 14-week terms.

Accreditation
CCNE
Location
Online
Prerequisite
RN Required

Enrollment: Nationwide

CRNA Salary
$181,040 per year
Source: BLS
How Long Does it Take to Become a CRNA?
7-8 Years
Source: BLS

How to Become a CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) are the highest-paid nurses and some of the most well respected nurses. This guide will show you how to become one. 6 Steps to Becoming a CRNA

How to Go From RN to CRNA

Registered nurses looking to advance to a CRNA position have a lot of options. This guide will explain how to navigate the education and career path ahead. RN to CRNA Guide

Do you Need a Doctorate Degree to be a CRNA?

You will in 2025, which means that all CRNA programs will be Doctorate programs starting in January 2022. Here's what you need to know. CRNAs Will Need A Doctorate Degree By 2025

CRNA Programs by State

To help you find the right CRNA program, we’ve rounded up a list of accredited CRNA schools by state. 50+ Nurse Anesthetist Schools

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