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A: The 36-month program is based out of Pepper Pike, OH. All nurse anesthesia courses are live, synchronous classes with three required simulation immersions on campus lasting three to five days, one each year.
A: We host information sessions during select months. You can register for an upcoming session through the main program homepage or via the “contact us” tab.
A: Yes. Ursuline College with SNAP is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA). The program's next review cycle is scheduled for the Spring of 2029. For more information regarding the COA or the accreditation process, please contact the COA at www.coacrna.org. Program Code: 523248
A: Classes begin each year in January.
A: Working during the program is discouraged. While limited hours may be possible during the first year, outside employment becomes extremely difficult during clinical practicum. Schedules are not adjusted for employment, and work must not interfere with attendance or program responsibilities.
A: Students are expected to spend an average of 60 hours per week, Including classes, clinical, and preparing for clinical (this does not include Study hours)
A: Time off varies based on the student’s level in the Program. During the first year, time off will be based on the Ursuline College Academic Calendar. For the second and third year, students will be granted up to 20 days off that may or may not align with the Academic Calendar. This is reviewed each year by the program and may change.
A: Students are required to attend one AANA conference and one state association conference during the program. While this is at an additional cost to the student, there are opportunities to apply for sponsorship for these events.
A: Yes. Email info@snapcrna.com to share your phone number and email, and we will have someone contact you.
A: Review the Cost and Aid section of the website for details. There are no out-of-state attendance increases for anyone residing outside of Ohio.
A: The textbooks and resources vary by course and may change between cohorts. Required resources are provided in a course syllabus. The NBCRNA provides a list of resources for the National Certification Exam (NCE), which is often integrated into the curriculum.
A: We are looking for a self-motivated candidate who has grit and perseverance, and also meets the admission criteria.
A: SNAP faculty, Ursuline faculty and our clinical partners if applicable.
A: Due to the volume of applicants, we can only evaluate transcripts
that are submitted as part of a complete application.
A: The only course eligible for transfer credit is Advanced Health Assessment, which must have been completed within the last 5 years and have earned a grade of B or higher. After admission, a transcript analysis and review of the syllabus is required to determine transfer into the program by Ursuline College faculty.
A: Applications open October 15th and the application deadline is April 1st (for January program start).
A: Applications are reviewed as received, however invitations for interviews will not be communicated until after the application deadline. Interview dates are to be determined.
A: All required portions of the application process need to be completed in order to be considered for admission to the program.
A: At least one course in each prerequisite category (Chemistry, Statistics, and Anatomy & Physiology) must have been completed within 10 years of the application deadline. For example, if the application cycle closes in 2025, your prerequisites must have been taken in 2015 or later.
A: No. If a lab course is separate from the lecture course, it is not required for admission.
A: No, there is no specific requirement. However, Biochemistry and Organic Chemistry may be beneficial for understanding anesthesia-related chemistry
A: Graduate-level Advanced Physiology or Advanced Pathophysiology meet the admission criteria for Anatomy & Physiology
A: This will vary for each applicant. The CCRN exam is a one-time score, so if you have not yet taken it, aim for a strong result. Beyond that, you can continue to strengthen your application by pursuing graduate-level science courses, gaining leadership experience, and seeking opportunities to manage high-acuity patients.
A: Adult, pediatric, or neonatal CCRN certifications are accepted. Certification must be current at the time of application.
A: Call the AACN customer care or contact them via website to find out your CCRN score. (800) 899-2226.
A: High-acuity clinical experience is essential for developing the critical care skills needed in anesthesia. While Level I Trauma centers and Level IV NICUs often provide this exposure, it can also be gained in other settings that care for complex patients.
A: Yes. Both NICU and PICU nursing experience qualify as critical care experience.
A: Leadership experience is valued and viewed positively in applicants. However, direct hands-on care with critical care patients within the past 3 years is required to meet admission criteria. This includes experiences like titration of critical medications and management of invasive lines.
A: Yes.
A: No. The cumulative GPA includes all coursework from all institutions attended.
A: Transcripts will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis with submission of the application. Non-science degrees may be considered for exclusion from the cumulative GPA calculation if there is no overlapping coursework relevant to nursing or science education. However, this is not guaranteed and will depend on the specific details of your academic history.
A: This is based on all courses within the required prerequisite categories. For repeated courses, the most recent grade is applied, provided it is the same course (e.g., General Chemistry I for General Chemistry I).
A: Competency-based transcripts are assigned the institution’s lowest passing GPA (typically 3.0). To be considered for a higher grade value, official transcripts must be accompanied by an official transcript translation that converts competencies into letter grades or GPA.
A: No, these are not required to be submitted with your application. However the background check and drug screen are required after admission to the program. Students must disclose any past arrests, charges, or convictions, regardless of the outcome.
A: After admission, you must complete several requirements. These include obtaining criminal background checks, a drug test, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications, ensuring your immunizations are up to date, and undergoing a physical health assessment.
A: No. The majority of our didactic instruction is delivered in an online format rather than in-person, therefore the program does not meet the criteria for F-1 Visa eligibility. Additionally, the program does not sponsor anyone requiring a Visa.
A: A clinical site is a specific hospital, surgery center, or healthcare facility where students complete their clinical experiences. Each site offers different types of cases and experiences. Students rotate at these sites to meet accreditation requirements and gain a broad range of clinical skills. Visit snapcrna.com to view a current list of clinical affiliates.
A: A clinical hub is not a physical location or satellite campus. Instead, it is a cluster of clinical sites grouped together in a geographic region. Hubs are designed to maximize learning opportunities, minimize student travel, create smaller peer groups within the larger cohort for support and mentoring, and foster collaboration among students in the same region.
A: Students are placed in hubs based on the geographic distribution of applications and available clinical sites. The number of students per hub may vary from year to year, and hubs may shift as new clinical sites are added or adjusted. Students assigned there will rotate between different clinical sites providing the full spectrum of training.
A: Clinical practicum begins January of the second year.
A: No. The program provides clinical training sites for all students.
A: We will attempt to accommodate any requests but cannot guarantee certain clinical sites. All clinical sites must be approved by the Program and the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthetists.
A: Visit snapcrna.com to view a current list of clinical affiliates.
A: Yes. Travel to and from clinical site locations is dependent upon a multitude of factors, including the ability to obtain varying clinical experiences.
A: There are three required simulation immersions on campus that last approximately a week each. The first is to prepare you for beginning your clinical rotations, the second is to prepare you for specialty rotations, and the third is to review and practice critical event scenarios. They all take place on campus at Ursuline College in Pepper Pike, OH. Travel to and from simulation, lodging, and meals are an expense incurred by the student.
A: In addition to the three required simulation immersions in Ohio, there will be in situ simulations for extra hands-on experiences at each clinical site.
A: The Program does not provide housing however, whenever possible the students will be provided with a list of affordable options.
