CRNA Programs in Virginia

Registered nurses who have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing may be considering Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) programs in Virginia. There are four advanced degree programs in the state, and one of them may be right for you.

CRNA Certification in Virginia

CRNAs must complete an approved CRNA program and pass the certification examination after graduation. They must also have a current state license as an RN.

Virginia CRNA Registry

Virginia Association of Nurse Anesthetists

2231 Oak Bay Lane

Richmond, VA 23233

CRNA Jobs and Salary in Virginia

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

Virginia Commonwealth University Hospital, Richmond

Virginia Commonwealth University Critical Care Hospital, Richmond

Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center, Norfolk

Fairfax Surgical Center, Fairfax

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2020 data, the annual mean wage of nurse anesthetists in Virginia is $ 179,180.*

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

CRNA Programs in Virginia

Each of the Virginia CRNA programs has its own requirements, and it is important to begin the application process about one year before planning to attend classes.

Old Dominion University

School of Nursing

Nurse Anesthesia Program

4608 Hampton Boulevard

Room 3001

Norfolk, VA 23529

Requirements are a BSN or a Baccalaureate degree in related sciences, one year’s experience in intensive care, minimum GPA of 3.0, and satisfactory scores on GRE or MAT.

Virginia Commonwealth University

School of Allied Health Professions

Department of Nurse Anesthesia

On the Medical College of Virginia Campus

P.O. Box 980226

Richmond, VA 23298

Nurses can earn a Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia (MSNA) by completing this CRNA program. Full time studies for 28 months are required, as well as a BSN or degree in a related science. A GPA of at least 3.0 is expected, along with recent GRE scores.

Doctor of Nursing Combined

Degree at Virginia

Commonwealth University

School of Allied Health Professions

Department of Nurse Anesthesia

On the Medical College of

Virginia Campus

P. O. Box 980226

Richmond, VA 23298

Options include 32 months of full time or 40 months of part time studies. This is a combined degree program that first leads to a Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia (MSNA) and then to a Doctor of Nursing Anesthesia Practice (DNAP). A graduate GPA of 3.25 is required.

Virginia Commonwealth University

School of Allied Health Professions

Department of Nurse Anesthesia

On the Medical College of

Virginia Campus

P.O. Box 980226

Richmond, VA 23298

This program leads to a Doctor of Nursing Anesthesia Practice (DNAP). There is a distance learning option to complete the program full-time in one year or part-time in two or three years. A graduate degree from an accredited CRNA program, current RN license, GPA of 3.0, and satisfactory scores on the GRE are required.

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