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Franciscan Healthcare School of Anesthesia La Crosse

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La Crosse, WI

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Admissions requirements

The published minimums. Admitted applicants usually sit above them.
Minimum GPA
3
Minimum ICU experience
18 months
GRE
Not required

Applying

Where the application goes, what it asks for, and when it's due.
Application deadline
Aug 1 each year (next: Aug 1, 2027)
Applies through NursingCAS
No
Application portal
direct
Letters of recommendation
3
Letters from
one from a current supervisor; the others may be from colleagues, physicians, or a professor
CRNA letter required
No
Interview
Required

The program

What you're signing up for.
Degree
DNP
Length
36 months
Format
Not published
Class size
16 students — as stated by the program

Cost & outcomes

Published figures. Cost of living and lost income aren't in these numbers.
Tuition, total
Not published as a program total — check the program's site
NCE board pass rate
90% passed on the first attempt (2025)
Acceptance rate (est.)
18% — our estimate; the program doesn't publish one

Franciscan Healthcare School of Anesthesia La Crosse — frequently asked

What GPA does Franciscan Healthcare School of Anesthesia La Crosse require?

Franciscan Healthcare School of Anesthesia La Crosse lists a GPA of at least 3.0. Minimums are a floor, not a target — admitted applicants are frequently above them, so treat the stated number as the bar to clear rather than the goal.

How much ICU experience does Franciscan Healthcare School of Anesthesia La Crosse require?

At least 18 months of critical-care experience. Most programs want that experience to be recent, in an adult ICU, and at high acuity — the unit you work in usually matters as much as the number of months.

Does Franciscan Healthcare School of Anesthesia La Crosse require the GRE?

Franciscan Healthcare School of Anesthesia La Crosse does not require the GRE. Requirements change between cycles — confirm on the program's official page before you rely on it.

How long is the Franciscan Healthcare School of Anesthesia La Crosse program?

36 months of full-time study, awarding the DNP. Nurse anesthesia programs are front-loaded and clinically intense; most discourage working during the program.

When is the Franciscan Healthcare School of Anesthesia La Crosse application deadline?

Franciscan Healthcare School of Anesthesia La Crosse's application deadline is Aug 1 each year; the next one is Aug 1, 2027. Deadlines shift year to year — always verify the current cycle on the program's own page.

What is the Franciscan Healthcare School of Anesthesia La Crosse NCE pass rate?

Franciscan Healthcare School of Anesthesia La Crosse reports that 90% of its graduates (2025) passed the National Certification Examination on the first attempt. That's the program's own published figure — check its outcomes page for the most recent class.

Requirements change between cycles — always confirm on the program's official page before you apply.