A GOOD FAITH ESTIMATE OF EXPENSES

Decatur Memorial Hospital's
Nurse Anesthesia Program/Bradley University

Effective Fall Semester, 2008

TUITION………………………………………………………$31365.00

YEAR I (At Bradley University)
1st semester- (11 hours ) =$6765
2nd semester- (16 hours) =$9840
summer- (6 hours) =$3690

YEAR II (Decatur Campus)
1st semester-(7 hours) =$4305
2nd semester-(7 hours)=$4305
summer –(0hours)

YEAR III (Decatur Campus)
Final semester = $2460

*Tuition will alter depending upon the number of hours and semesters students register to work on the research component of the program. (Generally, 2-4 semesters are required to complete the research component).

**Graduate fees are projected to be $615.00 per semester hour beginning Fall 2008.

ACCEPTANCE FEE……………………………………………….$300.00
The nonrefundable acceptance fee is paid upon accepting an offered position in the program and holds that position.

CLINICAL FEES…………………………………………………$9000.00
Clinical fees are $2,250.00/ semester while at the Decatur Campus.

BOOKS…………………………………………………………….$950.00
Estimate includes required textbooks only.

PHYSICAL COSTS………………………………………………..$180.00
Health Physical….approximately $80.00
“Laser” Eye Exam……………..$100.00

*”Laser” eye exam is a specific eye exam required to be in the OR for laser cases. A baseline exam is required prior to beginning clinical and the second prior to graduation.

SELF EVALUATION EXAMINATION………………………….$110.00
The SEE is taken at the beginning of the senior year in clinical (September - cost is $110.00).

SUPPLY COSTS……………………………………………………$260.00
Supplies include: stethoscope, ear piece, tubing, and a $200.00 copying/faxing fee.

LAPTOP COMPUTER……………………………………………..$2000.00
Internet, email, and www access is required. High speed internet connection is recommended.
*Note: it is NOT necessary to purchase a new computer, if you currently own one.

ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSE ANESTHETISTS……$100.00

NATIONAL CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION…………………$700.00

TOTAL……………………………………………………………$44,965.00
These are estimated costs at the time of printing and costs may vary.

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