CNRA schools ranking

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Specializes in ICU, oncology, orthopedics, med/surge.

Does any one know the rankings of current CRNA schools? I need to start researching. Though more than likely I'll take whatever school that will accept me. Because my GPA isn't what it used to be.

I'm currently in a accelerated straight to CNL MSN degree program and won't be done til next summer (with the MSN) But first I must finish my RN BSN program first (graduate in Dec 07). The accelerated pace is hurting my grade (18 mos. from AS to CNL MSN) but I don't want to move down to the traditional program.

The question is, will having the MSN degree make up for the less than stellar GPA (3.00 currently with the first 1/3 of BSN) for CRNA school acceptance? My goal has always been CRNA, but someone else is footing the CNL MSN tuition. And the deal is too good of an opportunity to miss.

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Specializes in ICU, currently in Anesthesia School.

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As the CNL is a new masters in the field of nursing, I am not sure what commitees might make of it. As for program rankings, they are based on the USNWR that was last done in early 2000. The rank of the program is less significant than the way it is run imo. As has been said before on this board, (look up the thread Grades, GRE, etc.) Grades are only a part of what the schools look at. If you are an RN now, get involved at work, do research if it is available, get certified and have recommendations that rock. the less than stellar GPA can be overcome, but you gotta have other data that show you are not your GPA.

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Specializes in ICU, oncology, orthopedics, med/surge.
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As the CNL is a new masters in the field of nursing, I am not sure what commitees might make of it. As for program rankings, they are based on the USNWR that was last done in early 2000. The rank of the program is less significant than the way it is run imo. As has been said before on this board, (look up the thread Grades, GRE, etc.) Grades are only a part of what the schools look at. If you are an RN now, get involved at work, do research if it is available, get certified and have recommendations that rock. the less than stellar GPA can be overcome, but you gotta have other data that show you are not your GPA.

Thank you for your suggestion. I am not and RN yet but expect to be licensed by the beginning of next year. Meanwhile, I'm trying hard to bring my GPA up; I have 2/3 of the program to finish so there is some time.

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The current issue of US News and World Report has the rankings of Nurse Anesthesia schools and other graduate programs. I just was looking at it today in the market. I believe #1 was Virginia Commonwealth, followed by a military school. Anyway, pick it up-- it'll tell ya!

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Specializes in SRNA.

Also pick up last weeks Time magazine. It has an article about how these school rankings are based on nonsense and how many schools are starting to opt out of such lists. In any event, why pay attention on rankings if you don't know what the specific ranking criteria is? Seems pointless to me.

-S

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Also pick up last weeks Time magazine. It has an article about how these school rankings are based on nonsense and how many schools are starting to opt out of such lists. In any event, why pay attention on rankings if you don't know what the specific ranking criteria is? Seems pointless to me.

-S

Oh so true. That goes for nearly every type of school out there (law, med, business, etc....).

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Specializes in Anesthesia.
Does any one know the rankings of current CRNA schools? I need to start researching. Though more than likely I'll take whatever school that will accept me. Because my GPA isn't what it used to be.

I'm currently in a accelerated straight to CNL MSN degree program and won't be done til next summer (with the MSN) But first I must finish my RN BSN program first (graduate in Dec 07). The accelerated pace is hurting my grade (18 mos. from AS to CNL MSN) but I don't want to move down to the traditional program.

The question is, will having the MSN degree make up for the less than stellar GPA (3.00 currently with the first 1/3 of BSN) for CRNA school acceptance? My goal has always been CRNA, but someone else is footing the CNL MSN tuition. And the deal is too good of an opportunity to miss.

Top CRNA schools from 2003:

1. Virginia Commonwealth University

2. U.S. Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Texas

3. Navy Nurse Corps

3 (tie). Rush University

Here is really good link if you are interested in becoming a CRNA. http://www.anesthesia-nursing.com/school.html

By the way there is only two military CRNA schools. One is in San Antonio, Tx and one is Bethesda, Md. They both have very similar curriculums. All the services including USPHS use these two schools for all military trained CRNAs.

I think showing your ability to complete/do well at graduate level nursing work can only help your application. The military doesn't really tell you why or why you weren't accepted, but I think my graduate level nursing courses were a deciding factor in my application last year.

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Specializes in MICU & SICU.

I have often wondered really what the ranking really mean. I would not focus my search for a school solely based upon US News Rankings. I would however look at accreditation and how many pass the certification test the first time. Looking solely at ranking would be like saying; I want to play in the major leagues but I only want to play for the New York Yankees.

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I would not focus my search for a school solely based upon US News Rankings. I would however look at accreditation and how many pass the certification test the first time.

This is excellent advice. A program's length of accreditation is available on the AANA website under accredited programs, and if they should post first time pass rates on their individual websites. If it's not there...ask.

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Kaiser School of Anesthesia Ranking

The latest U.S. News & World Report has just announced the "America's Best Graduate Schools 2008" with a Nurse Anesthesia Concentration. Kaiser Permanente School of Anesthesia offically ranks #6 in the nation ahead of both USC and Samuel Merrit College; meaning KPSAN is the top ranked CRNA school on the West Coast. In addition, KPSAN rakned ahead of the Mayo Clinic, Duke University, and Columbia University.

..>..>..>..>Rank/School Average assessment

score (5.0 = highest) 1. Virginia Commonwealth University 4.1 2. U.S. Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (TX) 4.0 3. Navy Nurse Corps (MD) 3.8 Rush University (IL) 3.8 5. University of Pittsburgh 3.7 6. Albany Medical College (NY) 3.6 Georgetown University (DC) 3.6 Kaiser Permanente School of Anesthesia/Calif. State U.--Fullerton 3.6 Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (MD) 3.6 University of Iowa 3.6 11. Baylor College of Medicine (TX) 3.5 Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Case Western Reserve Univ. 3.5 Oakland University--Beaumont (MI) 3.5 University of Cincinnati 3.5 Wake Forest Univ./Univ. of North Carolina--Greensboro 3.5 16. Raleigh School of Nurse Anesthesia/U. of N.C.--Greensboro 3.4 Samuel Merritt College (CA) 3.4 University at Buffalo--SUNY 3.4 University of Detroit Mercy 3.4 University of Texas Health Science Center--Houston 3.4 Wayne State University (MI) 3.4 22. Case Western Reserve University (OH) 3.3 23. Hamot Medical Center/Gannon University (PA) 3.2 Sacred Heart Medical Center/Gonzaga University (WA) 3.2 University of Tennessee--Knoxville 3.2 26. Mayo School of Health Sciences (MN) 3.1 Medical University of South Carolina 3.1 Minneapolis School of Anesthesia 3.1 Northeastern University (MA) 3.1 University of Pennsylvania 3.1 Washington U. in St. Louis (Barnes-Jewish Coll. of Nursing and Allied Health) 3.1 32. Boston College (Connell) 3.0 Carolinas Health Care System /U. of North Carolina--Charlotte 3.0 Crozer Chester Medical Center/Villanova University (PA) 3.0 Minneapolis VA School of Anesthesia 3.0 Mount Marty College (SD) 3.0 St. Mary's University of Minnesota 3.0 University of Alabama--Birmingham 3.0 University of Maryland--Baltimore 3.0 University of Michigan--Flint/Hurley Medical Center 3.0 University of Southern California 3.0 42. Charleston Area Medical Center (WV) 2.9 Decatur Memorial Hospital/Bradley University (IL) 2.9 Duke University (NC) 2.9 East Carolina University (NC) 2.9 Excela Health School of Anesthesia (PA) 2.9 Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center 2.9 Truman Medical Center (MO) 2.9 University of Minnesota--Twin Cities 2.9 University of New England (ME) 2.9 Webster University (MO) 2.9 52. Bryan LGH Medical Center/University of Kansas 2.8 Evanston Northwestern Healthcare/DePaul University (IL) 2.8 Hospital of St. Raphael (CT) 2.8 New Britain School of Nurse Anesthesia (CT) 2.8 Old Dominion University (VA) 2.8 University of Akron (OH) 2.8 University of Tennessee Health Science Center 2.8 59. Allegheny Valley Hospital/La Roche College (PA) 2.7 Columbia University (NY) 2.7 Drexel University (PA) 2.7 Franciscan Skemp Healthcare School of Anesthesia (WI) 2.7 Medical College of Georgia 2.7 Montgomery Hospital/La Salle University (PA) 2.7 Newman University (KS) 2.7 Southern Conn. State U./Bridgeport Hospital 2.7 University of Kansas 2.7 University of North Dakota 2.7 69. Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia 2.6 Nazareth Hospital (PA) 2.6 Samford University (Moffett) (AL) 2.6 St. Joseph Hospital (RI) 2.6 Thomas Jefferson University (PA) 2.6 Trover Foundation/Murray State University (KY) 2.6 U. of South Carolina/Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital 2.6 University of Tennessee--Chattanooga/Erlanger Health System 2.6 77. Arkansas State University 2.5 Barry University (FL) 2.5 Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island 2.5 Mercer University (GA) 2.5 Our Lady of the Lake College (LA) 2.5 Southern Illinois University--Edwardsville 2.5 St. Elizabeth Health Center (OH) 2.5 Texas Christian University 2.5 Wyoming Valley Health Care System/University of Scranton (PA) 2.5 York College of Pennsylvania/WellSpan Health

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Specializes in ICU, oncology, orthopedics, med/surge.

ICURN2CRNA, thank you for the informative link..

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