CRNA Programs in North Carolina

If you are an RN who has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree, you may be considering continuing education. A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) program may be the nurse continuing education that you are looking for.

CRNA certification in North Carolina

CRNAs must have current RN licensure in North Carolina. They must also have completed an accredited CRNA program. After graduation, they must pass the certification examination.

North Carolina CRNA Registry

North Carolina Board of Nursing

4516 Lake Boone Trail

Raleigh, NC 27607

CRNA Jobs and Salary in North Carolina

CRNAs work doctor’s and dentist’s offices and in hospitals such as the following:

Brenner Children’s Hospital, Winston-Salem

Carolinas Medical Center-University, Charlotte

Duke University Medical Center, Durham

Annie Penn Hospital, Reidsville

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2020 data, the annual mean wage of nurse anesthetists in North Carolina is $ 192,830.*

(Based on national data, not school-specific information. Conditions in your area may vary)

CRNA Programs in North Carolina

Each CRNA program has different requirements, but applicants must have RN licensure in North Carolina and at least one year’s experience in critical care.

Duke University School of Nursing

Nurse Anesthesia Program

DUMC 3322

307 Trent Drive

Durham, NC 27710

This 28 month program leads to a Master of Science in Nursing. Two years of critical care experience is preferred. Requirements are a GPA of 3.0 and GRE of 1000.

East Carolina University

College of Nursing

Nurse Anesthesia Program

3112 Health Sciences Building

Greenville, NC 27858

This 28 month CRNA program leads to a Master of Science in Nursing. Requirements are a BSN and acceptable scores on the GRE.

Carolinas Medical Center

& University of North

Carolina at Charlotte

Nurse Anesthesia Program

P. O. Box 32861

Charlotte, NC 28232

This CRNA program offers an option of a 27 month full time or 39 months part time curriculum. Requirements are a BSN, 18 months of critical care experience, GPA of 3.0 and GRE score of 950.

Raleigh School of Nurse Anesthesia

And University of North

Carolina at Greensboro

3900 Barrett Drive

Suite 200

Raleigh, NC 27609

This CRNA program lasts for 24 months and leads to a Master of Science in Nursing. Requirements are a minimum GPA of 3.0 in nursing courses and a score of 1000 on the GRE.

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Nurse Anesthesia Program

Medical Center Boulevard

Winston-Salem, NC 27157

This is a 24 month program that leads to a Master of Science in Nursing. Requirements include a BSN, a GPA of 3.5, and GRE score of 1100.

Western Carolina University NC

Nurse Anesthesia Program

AB-Tech Enka Campus

1459 Sand Hill Road, Suite G33

Candler, NC 28715

This is a 28 month program that leads to a Master of Science in Nursing. Requirements include a BSN, a GPA of 3.0, and a GRE of 1000.

*Source: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes291151.htm#(2) date visited 25 March 2022