Which CRNA school is the best in the Midwest?

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Specializes in CCRN.

I am looking at applying for CRNA School within the next year. I live in the midwest and would like to stay in this area. Any suggestions on which school prepares you to practice in a rural setting that you need autonomy, but yet have back up if needed?

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Specializes in Admin, ER, ICU, Med-Surg.

University of Iowa

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Specializes in CCRN.

Have you been through the program? It has the DNP program right?

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Specializes in Admin, ER, ICU, Med-Surg.

I have not, I am doing my graduate degree in administration. I just know that it a highly regarded program and the graduates come out with multiple job offers. I have also heard that it is very rigorous but that you "know your stuff." The only accept around 20 students per class as well so it is competitive to get in. Our CRNA at my hospital went through the University of Iowa.

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Specializes in CCRN.

Ok. Thank you!

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Specializes in Critical Care.

Search around online. Apply to multiple places, interview and ask them questions and determine the "best school" for you (ignore US news and world report rankings)

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Specializes in Women's Health.

I'm not sure about the midwest, but if you ever thought about relocating, Midwestern University (Glendale, AZ) has a great 27 month program.

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The University of Akron (Ohio) has a great CRNA program.

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Specializes in OR; Telemetry; PACU.

I second the University of Iowa. I've worked with SEVERAL students in their final rotation of clinicals over the past several months and they really know their stuff. Anesthesia has even hired one and he hit the ground running. It's just and excellent program and turn out top quality CRNAs.

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