The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Nursing has been ranked No. 6 in the nation in the “Top 30 Most Affordable Certified Nurse Anesthetist Programs 2015” by the web site collegevaluesonline.com.
The Nurse Anesthesia program at the UAB School of Nursing prepares the registered nurse in all aspects of nurse anesthesia practice at the graduate level. The sequence of student coursework combines the knowledge of basic health sciences, scientific methodology in anesthesia, and advanced preparation to include a state-of-the-art scientific paper.
Nurse anesthesia is a stable career choice for health-care professionals who desire a rapidly growing, fast-paced and lucrative field. CRNAs work in hospitals, clinics and urgent care facilities to provide pain management and support for surgical procedures and other emergency treatments.
Located in one of the world’s largest academic health science centers, the UAB School of Nursing offers innovative bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees, transforming the nursing workforce with highly educated leaders. “The low cost and excellent reputation of the graduate nursing programs at the University of Alabama at Birmingham have made it a popular choice for students across the country,” collegevaluesonlines.com said.
