North Chicago, IL
Rosalind Franklin University offers a nurse anesthesia program awarding a DNP, based in North Chicago, IL.
As recorded in the CRNA Prep Hub directory — always confirm against the program.
Total tuition is listed at $135,000, or $45,000 per year across the 36-month program.
Rosalind Franklin University runs a front-loaded curriculum, with didactic coursework concentrated before clinical rotations begin.
Rosalind Franklin University publishes a minimum GPA of 3.0 and requires 12 months of critical care experience.
Listed prerequisite coursework: Biostatistics recommended.
Not required: Organic chemistry, Biochemistry.
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Application date listed: August 7. Confirm the current application opening and deadline directly with the program.
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