UAB-Nurse Anesthesia Graduate Program
RMSB 230, 1530 3rd Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35294-1212

Web Site Address: http://main.uab.edu/show.asp?durki=24093

School Description:
The University of Alabama at Birmingham awards a Master of Nurse Anesthesia. Graduates are eligible to apply to the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists to take the certification examination.

Health Career Programs:

Career	Length	Degree
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - CRNA	27 months	associate degree

Admissions:
Applicants must hold a state license as a registered nurse and have a minimum of one year of nursing experience in a critical care environment. Applicants must also have a B.S. or higher degree prior to entry into the program. This bachelor's degree can be in nursing or a scientific discipline that is related to the study of anesthesia, such as chemistry, biochemistry, or biology. Acceptance will be based upon the student's academic ability, work experience, and aptitude for a career in nurse anesthesia.