Become a Certified CRNA - Specialize in Nurse Anesthesiology

Barry's well-rounded anesthesiology faculty includes Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and instructors from a variety of backgrounds. Our broad experiences provide our students with the ideal learning environment. The science-based curriculum will help you develop your expertise in anesthesiology, pharmacology, and physiology, as well as a broad understanding of the U.S. healthcare system and advanced practice.

Since 2004, our graduates have received excellent board passing rates. In addition, our highly-trained graduates are well sought after by hospitals and anesthesia groups.

Applications for the May Start Term will open on April 1 through Nursing CAS System.

If you already have a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree and wish to pursue the field of nurse anesthesiology, please view our Nurse Anesthesiology: Post-Graduate Certificate program.

The Program consists of an intense academic didactic curriculum with a comprehensive clinical component modeled as a residency program and offered at premier health care facilities throughout the state of Florida.

The Program provides for intense and analytic exploration of the basic medical sciences, clinical anesthesiology, professional practice, technology and research methodology. Leadership development is fostered through mentoring and professional activities; cultural competence, caring and a global perspective of health care are stressed. Students learn via a "blended" approach: face-to-face lectures, synchronous web seminars, self-study, group projects, and case discussions. Entering into this rigorous program is a major undertaking — it is designed only for those capable and autonomous critical care nurses that are highly motivated, strong in the sciences and willing to commit to life-long learning and professional activism.

This graduate level Program is designed as a full-time, continuous (no semester breaks) and sequential program spanning approximately three years (36 months) and totaling 86 credit hours. Upon successful completion of the curriculum, graduates are eligible to sit for the National Certification Examination for nurse anesthesia and are eligible for licensure as an advanced practice registered nurse by the State Boards of Nursing in the state in which the graduate seeks to practice. Upon completion of certification and licensure requirements, graduates attain the professional credentials of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN in Florida or similar terminology used in other states).

We believe experience counts! Our graduates typically obtain two to three times the minimum number of cases required by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs. Affiliated clinical sites are located throughout the State of Florida. Nurse Anesthesiology Residents are assigned to an affiliated clinical training region at the program's start and rotate to facilities within their area. Ocala, Orlando, Palm Beach Gardens, and Hollywood are approved off-campus instructional sites.

Temporary classroom space in Gainesville at Shands Hospital was added as a convenient classroom for students living in the Gainesville area and attending clinical rotations at Shands.

Graduates accepted to the program are expected to travel on occasion for simulation, poster presentations, proctored exams, clinical training opportunities, and other programmatic activities that arise during their program.

Congratulations on taking the first step towards pursuing your passion, advancing your career, and making a difference in your community. We are committed to assisting each student through the admissions process. 

Whether you are transitioning straight from an undergraduate program to a graduate program, or have been out of school for some time, we are here to offer you a warm Barry welcome.  You will find a challenging, stimulating, and professional environment at Barry University, where the Faculty Members serve as facilitators, mentors, and advisors.

With small class sizes, there is a considerable amount of personalized attention from your faculty and opportunities to build strong relationships with fellow classmates.

Outstanding applicants will be considered for early interview and may be offered acceptance for admissions at an earlier date.

Only those candidates with a completed application package on file, inclusive of all documentation, will be considered for admission. The admission criteria are evaluated as a composite package, serving as an indicator of predictive success in the program. Additional consideration may be given to those applicants who will practice in a rural and/or medically underserved community upon graduation. Admitting students to the program is an on-going process until all the seats are filled.

Upon the start of the program, accepted candidates are required to possess a notebook computer with specified software which conforms to criteria established by the Program. Applicants are advised that portions of the didactic coursework are web-based and also provided in conjunction with telecommunications or video teleconferencing instruction. Candidates should possess basic computer literacy skills, including the use of word-processing, Windows operating systems, electronic mail and navigation of Internet applications.

Once accepted into the Program be prepared to submit a $4000.00 program fee upon notification of your acceptance in order to secure your spot in this competitive program.

At BarryU, our tuition is competitive, affordable and still promises all the perks of a private school education. Our cost per credit is in-line with other institutions, but we offer a mission-driven educational experience and provide our students with small class sizes, personalized attention, and academic excellence. Scholarships, graduate assistantships, and financial aid can also be explored to help offset overall costs.

Barry University participates in the full array of federal and state financial aid programs. At Barry, we are committed to doing all we can to help you finance your education.

Barry University's Financial Aid staff will assist you through the financial aid application process.

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The Entry Level Doctor of Nursing Practice with a Specialization in Anesthesiology and the Post-Master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice with a Specialization in Anesthesiology programs are accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs , 10275 W. Higgins Rd., Suite 906 Rosemont, IL 60018-5603, Main Number: (224)-275-9130, Email:accreditation@coacrna.org. All of our clinical partners are accredited through their respective health care facility accreditation organizations.

The baccalaureate degree in nursing/master's degree in nursing/Doctor of Nursing Practice and post-graduate APRN certificates at Barry University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20002, 202-887-6791.

Barry University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACSCOC, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award bachelor's, master's, specialist, and doctoral degrees.