Q1: What counts as ICU experience?
A : Any ICU (Ex. given: CTICU, Trauma ICU, Neuro ICU)
Q2: When should I have completed 1 year of ICU experience?
A: You should have a minimum of one full year of ICU experience by the time classes
begin in the Summer semester.
Q3: Is the GRE required?
A: Yes, taken within five years of application with a preferred minimum score of:
153 verbal, 144 quantitative, and a minimum of 3.5 out of 6 on the essay portion.
Q4: Which chemistry courses and labs are recommended for the prerequisite?
A: We recommend you complete 2 chemistry courses and 1 lab (Ex. given: Chem 1, Chem
2, Bio Chem, Organic Chem and 1 lab of either one)
Q5: Is it required to have completed a second chemistry course before applying?
A: No but must be completed at an accredited institute and ideally before classes
begin. Evidence of your Unofficial transcript must be sent to the program as the student
matriculates prior to the start of the program. Official Transcripts will be required,
after admission.
Q6: What is the Tuition for In-state and Out-of-State?
A: Tuition and Fees- Information on Tuition, Fees and estimated total Cost of Attendance
is available on the Office of the Bursar web site.
Q7: Are there any additional student fees?
A: Yes, lab fees, living expenses, books, and other resources for a successful experience.
See the table provided below.
Q8: Which credits can transfer over?
A: You will need to contact the Program Director to discuss, but typically courses
that can be transferred should be within the 6,000 to 7000 level.
Q9: What do I need to provide to transfer my credits?
A: You will need to provide Proof of Syllabus, transcript, homework assignments and
university catalog. Keep in mind this is on a case-by-case basis.
Q10: FGCU is a hybrid program, when do students attend in-person classes on campus?
A: After the first summer session C, the students will be expected to be on campus
at least once a week until graduation.
Q11: Do you provide housing or know of where I can get information if moving from
another state or country?
A: We do not provide housing.
*Rough Estimate of Expenditures
Below are the costs outlined through the course of your nurse anesthesiology education.
Fees and changes to the needs of the program are subject to change. This is the best
estimate of fees associated with your education. Fees and timing of fees may also
change at any time.
Below is the list of courses with a fee attached. The student will be charged the
fee when they take each course.
These numbers are rough estimates of costs throughout your time in the FGCU NA program.
The numbers below are not set in stone, however, if changes are made, it would be
only to lower not increase any of the fees to the program or the course.
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DNP-NA
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Course Number
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Fee Amount
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Fee Type
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Fall
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Semester V
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NGR 5433L
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$244.00
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Course Fee
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Semester VIII
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NGR 5436L
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$265.00
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Course Fee
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Semester III
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NGR 6002L
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$11.00
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Course Fee
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Spring
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Semester III
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NGR 5431L
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$313.00
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Course Fee
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Semester VI
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NGR 5434L
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$333.00
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Course Fee
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Semester IX
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NGR 5437L
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$279.00
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Course Fee
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Summer
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Semester IV
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NGR 5432L
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$329.00
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Course Fee
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Semester VII
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NGR 5435L
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$368.00
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Course Fee
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NGR 6400
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$5,689.00
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Program Fee; Due in May before you begin school
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Outside Fees - These fees are based on 2022 rates; these fees may fluctuate depending upon outside
factors and the economy.
Mandatory Valley Anesthesia Review
This is what you can expect from Valley Anesthesia Education in your 3-year nurse
anesthesia program at FGCU. Year One: Receive all your digital and print materials
to study for success from DAY ONE. Year Two: Receive in-person instruction on-campus
before your Year Two Self-Evaluation (SEE) Exam (not mandatory) at a greatly reduced
price. In Year Three, we will provide your mandatory board review course. Furthermore,
you will have the comfort of knowing you have our Valley Pledge, which means we are
not happy until you are officially a CRNA. Throughout this process, the Valley Team
is always available to you for study strategizing.
The Valley Anesthesia Education course materials will be incorporated throughout the
curriculum. The investment you make now will help support your success throughout
your entire program and promote your success on the National Certification Exam (NCE).
- Year One: Pay $350.00 for all the mandatory course materials. Mandatory. You are welcome
to attend the May in-person and on-campus course review for $340.00 (not mandatory).
- Year Two: Pay $340.00 for an in-person and on-campus course review before your SEE.
(not mandatory)
- Year Three: Pay your balance of $500.00 to attend your mandatory NCE review course.
Valley provides access to the latest digital versions of our course manual (aka the
SWEATBOOK) and MemoryMaster. Should we update our materials during your 3 years of
education, you can update to our latest print version of the manuals for the cost
of printing and shipping (currently $65.00 for both). Digital updates are always FREE.
Mandatory Attendance at 1 FANA Annual Meeting Conference (Fall of Second Semester): Registration $175.00, plus Room, Transportation, Food
Prodigy Anesthesia Review: 1-year subscription beginning the last full year of your program $175.00
Books: Market pricing varies
Potential Additional Costs:
Three SEE exam costs from semesters VI, VII, & IX will be covered in the program fees.
If the student does not meet the required SEE exam score outlined in semesters Vi,
VIII, & IX, the student will be responsible for paying for additional attempts on
the SEE exam until they meet the standard. Cost of a SEE exam =$265.00 per attempt.
NCE exam: The NCE exam is covered by the student program fees, if the student does
not successfully pass the NCE, all other attempts and review fees will be the responsibility
of the student.
Program Fees Cover: (Subject to change at any time)
- Apex Anesthesia Review (three years)
- NCE (1 attempt)
- SEE exam (1 attempt per each semester, VI, VII, & IX
- AANA Student Membership fees (three years)
- Malpractice Insurance (three years)
- Scrubs (One-time purchase Semester II, 3 sets)
- Name tags (three years)
- Typhon Group subscription (three years)
- Regional Anesthesia & Ultrasound Workshop (Semester IV)
- Anesthesia Clinical Equipment
- AANA COA Accreditation Fees (three years)
- CPR Renewal (First and Third years)
