Fullerton, CA
California State University Fullerton offers a nurse anesthesia program awarding a DNP, based in Fullerton, CA.
As recorded in the CRNA Prep Hub directory — always confirm against the program.
Total tuition is listed at $60,000, or $20,000 per year across the 36-month program.
California State University Fullerton runs a front-loaded curriculum, with didactic coursework concentrated before clinical rotations begin.
California State University Fullerton publishes a minimum GPA of 3.2 and requires 12 months of critical care experience.
Listed prerequisite coursework: Statistics.
Not required: Organic Chemistry.
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Application date listed: February 1. Confirm the current application opening and deadline directly with the program.
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