A CRNA program is a doctoral, full-time commitment, typically 36 months or longer and program-dependent: the accreditor sets a 36-month minimum for entry-level programs[source]. It is not an online-while-you-work pathway the way an RN-to-BSN is. Programs marketed as hybrid or distance move only the didactic coursework off campus; the online CRNA programs page explains what that format does and does not change.
The certification path
Doctoral entry-to-practice; graduates sit the National Certification Examination administered by the NBCRNA.
Before you apply
- BSN and active RN license
- Minimum one year of critical-care RN experience
- Competitive GPA and GRE (program-specific)