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Florida Atlantic University — Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing
Published cost
~$370/cr (in-state) / ~$1,024/cr (out-of-state) graduate rate; $30 application fee (check or money order only); +$30/cr distance learning fee for online courses
RN requirement
Required
Official source verifiedChecked Jul 28, 2026
PathophysiologyPharmacologyPhysiologyStatistics
NGR 6141 Advanced Pathophysiology + NGR 6172 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics (3 cr) are core offerings. CCNE-accredited College of Nursing. ⚠ IMPORTANT: Course descriptions list patho/pharm as "matriculated students only or permission of department" — non-degree students must secure departmental permission before registering. Contact the College of Nursing Graduate Office before applying to confirm course availability for non-degree status.
Advanced Pathophysiology + Advanced Pharmacology. 8-week and 16-week formats. Most widely used option in the CRNA community. Regionally accredited (SACSCOC). Take one at a time if working full-time.
NPHY 612 Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology + NURS 723 Advanced Clinical Pharmacology. NPHY 612 is prereq for NURS 723 (can be taken concurrently). Must enroll consecutive semesters.
Enrollment details
Application
Yes — Coursework Only (CWO) application
Eligibility
No — bachelor's degree required; RN license not stated as requirement
Dedicated non-degree course menu offers the SAME courses CRNA students take in the actual DNP curriculum. Available as non-degree: • NDNP 752 Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice Nursing (5 QH) — first patho course in RFU's DNP-CRNA curriculum; taken by CRNA AND PMHNP students; covers cellular through organ-system physiology and pathophysiology • NDNP 753 Advanced Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nursing (3 QH) — taken alongside NDNP 752; integrated content with the patho course • NDNP 756 Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology for Nurse Anesthesiology and Acute Care (6 QH) — second, deeper, CRNA-specific patho course that follows NDNP 752 in the curriculum • NNAS 710 Chemistry & Physics in Anesthesia — CRNA-specific science prep course • NDNP 725 Advanced Health Assessment, NDNP 901 Applied Stats, NDNP 910 Health Policy and others also available ⚠ KEY ADVANTAGE: If admitted to RFU's DNP-CRNA program, NDNP 752, NDNP 753, and NDNP 725 (among others) are eligible for course WAIVER / transfer credit. Taking these non-degree pre-admission lets you front-load the curriculum.
Enrollment details
Application
Yes — non-degree application; RN license required
Eligibility
Yes — confirmed; dedicated non-degree course list published
Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology and Advanced Pharmacology available as Student-at-Large (SAL). Rush CRNA program page states: 'You may choose to take core coursework as a student-at-large prior to beginning the program to lighten the course load.' SAL application open each term. Grade of B or better required for credits to apply toward degree if later admitted. Up to 12 credits applicable toward Rush degree.
Enrollment details
Application
Yes — SAL application; RN license required; $125 app fee; rolling decisions
Eligibility
Yes — confirmed; CRNA program page explicitly recommends SAL pathway
Credit or course limit
12 credits max applicable toward Rush degree; no hard cap on SAL enrollment
Terms found on official source: Fall 2026, Summer 2026
PathophysiologyPharmacologyPhysiology
Graduate-level pathophysiology and pharmacology courses. No formal application — create account and register during open registration window. Courses appear on official UR transcript.
Enrollment details
Application
No application required — register directly
Eligibility
No — open registration; nursing background helpful
NURS 6022 Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology + NURS 6024 Advanced Pharmacology. Both offered Fall, Spring, and Summer. Explicitly open to non-degree students with a BSN.
Advanced Physiologic Foundations: $2,995 Advanced Pharmacology: contact MTSA for pricing
RN requirement
Required
Official source monitoredChecked Jul 28, 2026
PharmacologyPhysiology
Two standalone courses explicitly for RNs: (1) Advanced Physiologic Foundations — prereq: undergraduate A&P with C or higher. Covers advanced physiology at system/cellular/subcellular levels. Up to 75 students per cohort. (2) Advanced Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nursing (NDAPH 500) — prereq: undergraduate pharmacology with C or higher. Covers pharmacotherapeutics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics for advanced practice nurses. Courses cannot be taken simultaneously. Both appear on MTSA transcript. Do NOT guarantee MTSA admission.
Contact program for current pricing (per-credit graduate rate at MSU)
RN requirement
Required
Official source verifiedChecked Jul 28, 2026
ChemistryPhysicsPre-CRNA
ANE 604: Preparing for Anesthesia School in a Semester (PASS). 16-week course covering chemistry and physics with anesthesia application. Designed to prepare applicants for the entry-level Doctor of Nurse Anesthesiology (BS to DNAP) program and introduce the CRNA profession. Does not guarantee admission.
Enrollment details
Application
Yes — apply through MSU School of Anesthesia
Eligibility
Yes — designed for RNs preparing to apply to BS to DNAP entry-level program
Contact program for current per-credit graduate tuition
RN requirement
Recommended
Official source verifiedChecked Jul 28, 2026
PharmacologyChemistryPre-CRNA
Multiple options offered by Wake Forest Graduate School: (1) Biomedical Science 712 — Foundations of Biochemistry (satisfies chemistry prereq), (2) Biomedical Science 721 — Foundations of Clinical Pharmacology, (3) ANES 734 — Theory (actual anesthesia coursework; transferable into the CRNA program if later admitted, up to 6 credits), (4) Summer seminar for prospective applicants covering advanced nursing skills, hands-on intubation/spinal/epidural exposure.
Texas Wesleyan University (Graduate Nurse Anesthesia)
Published cost
Contact program for course pricing
RN requirement
Required
Official source verifiedChecked Jul 28, 2026
ChemistryPre-CRNA
Chemistry course taught by TXWES nurse anesthesia faculty. Offered in March each year for accepted applicants who are missing the chemistry prerequisite. This is NOT a pre-application course — applicants must already be accepted to enroll. Different model from MTSA/UIW courses.
Enrollment details
Application
Yes — but ONLY available to accepted applicants missing chemistry prereq
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (DNP Nurse Anesthesia)
Published cost
Standard UTC graduate per-credit tuition (contact graduate school for current rate)
RN requirement
Required
Official source verifiedChecked Jul 28, 2026
Pre-CRNA
Up to 9 credits of actual DNP Nurse Anesthesia program coursework available as non-degree seeking student. Different model from MTSA/UIW — these are real DNP credits, not standalone prep courses. If later admitted to the UTC DNP CRNA program, up to 6 credits transferable. Course list and professor permissions confirmed via UTC FAQ.
Enrollment details
Application
Yes — UTC Graduate School non-degree application; professor permission required per course
University of Phoenix (Online — Single Course / Non-Degree)
Published cost
Contact UoP for current per-credit graduate nursing rate (typically competitive with online nursing programs); credit card payment at enrollment
RN requirement
Required
Official source verifiedChecked Jul 28, 2026
PathophysiologyPhysiologyStatisticsPre-CRNA
NSG/521 Advanced Pathophysiology (3 credits, 5-6 weeks). Explicitly designed for master's tracks that do NOT lead to NP licensure, making it accessible to non-degree students. Course covers physiology and pathophysiology affecting wellness and disease across the lifespan. HLC regionally accredited. STATE AVAILABILITY: NSG/521 not available to residents of AL, ID, MN, MS, NY, TN, WA, DC, or WY. CRNA ACCEPTANCE CAVEAT: HLC regionally accredited, but CRNA admissions committees have historically scrutinized UoP credits more heavily than R1 alternatives due to for-profit reputation. Strongly recommend confirming acceptance in writing with each target CRNA program before enrolling.
State enrollment restrictions
Not listed as available to residents of AL, ID, MN, MS, NY, TN, WA, DC, WY. Verify before paying.
Contact UIW for current pricing (new program 2026)
RN requirement
Required
Official source verifiedChecked Jul 28, 2026
Terms found on official source: Fall 2026
PharmacologyChemistryPre-CRNA
NURS 6301: Transition into Nurse Anesthesiology — Foundational Knowledge for Advanced Study. 3-credit graduate-level course covering chemistry foundation, pharmacology refresher, intro to anesthesia pharmacology, mathematics, and intro to anesthesiology. Designed to satisfy the chemistry prerequisite for UIW's new CRNA DNP program and potentially other programs. First cohort Fall 2026.
Enrollment details
Application
Yes — standard application through NursingCAS
Eligibility
Yes — BSN or nursing degree required; RN license expected
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Will every CRNA program accept these courses?+
No. Course acceptance, prerequisite equivalency, transfer credit, and the value placed on graduate coursework are controlled by each CRNA program. Send the official course description and syllabus to every target program and request written confirmation before enrolling.
Should I take advanced pathophysiology or advanced pharmacology first?+
That depends on your target programs, previous grades, workload, and the course sequence. Some institutions require pathophysiology before pharmacology, while others allow concurrent enrollment. Confirm the sequence with both the course provider and your target CRNA programs.
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No. Use the format filter to find fully online options. Courses labeled mostly online, some online, or varies may include synchronous meetings, hybrid requirements, or term-specific delivery.
How current are the prices and policies?+
The directory was reviewed as a research snapshot on July 27, 2026. Universities can change tuition, seats, prerequisites, state authorization, and non-degree policies at any time, so the official link is the final source.