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Trauma Columnist · Nov 11, 2015

Moved to SRNA forum

lherm2013 · Nov 11, 2015

So I've been doing a lot of research ON GOOD SCHOOLS to attend. I am currently a new grad and working in the ER. I know I definitely need a few more years of experience before i can tackle Anesthesiology school, but I'm the type to research until I turn blue! Any suggestions as where to start? I've seen Emory, and Keiser Permanente so far and Emory is over 100,000 total...anything cheaper..at all out there or is this what I'm basically looking at.

Hey!! I'm pretty much in the same boat as you. I'm about to start in the ICU to get some experience before applying to school. I would check out allcrnaschools.com to get a complete compilation of all the schools in the US, which shows each school's requirements, cost, what type of program it is, etc. it has been a huge help in helping me determine which school is going to be best, even though I still have no idea!! Haha

gazpaz · Nov 11, 2015

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$60-70,000 private or out-of-state tuition is common for the NE. $30-40,000 in-state tuition.

$100,000 seems a little excessive especially considering the 18+ months of clinical hours alone (you are free labor and just pay malpractice insurance to the program). How much are they charging per credit?

Keep in mind the other hidden expenses: textbooks, board review materials and courses, housing, food, transportation to clinic sites, health insurance....

FYI - Emory founded the AA program, aiding the ASA's continued battles against CRNA independent practice. Do your hw and look into the huge political battles between the ASA and AANA, VA bill/issues, Medicare-opt outs...

https://med.emory.edu/aa_program/program/history.html