CASPer for CRNA and Anesthesia Programs: 2026–27 List

Nurse anesthesia (CRNA) programs that require CASPer

These programs appear under Graduate Nursing on Acuity's Dates and Fees page for 2026–27:

• Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University: Nurse Anesthesia
• Hofstra-Northwell School of Graduate Nursing: Nurse Anesthesiology
• Marquette University: Nurse Anesthesia
• Mary Baldwin University: Nurse Anesthesiology
• Millikin University and Decatur Memorial Hospital: Nurse Anesthesia
• Union University: Nurse Anesthesia
• Wake Forest University School of Medicine: Nurse Anesthesia

The same Graduate Nursing list also includes non-anesthesia programs, such as Hofstra-Northwell's nurse practitioner program, Morehouse School of Medicine nursing and several Texas Woman's University streams. If you are applying to a nurse practitioner program, check that list too.

Anesthesiologist assistant programs that require CASPer

Acuity lists these under Anesthesia for 2026–27:

• Case Western Reserve University: Anesthesiologist Assistant
• Nova Southeastern University: Master of Science in Anesthesia
• University of Colorado: Anesthesiologist Assistant
• University of New Mexico: Master of Science in Anesthesia

Anesthesiologist assistant programs are a different route from CRNA programs, usually for applicants with a science background rather than ICU nursing experience. If you are applying to both types, you can still use one Casper 2 sitting, because they share a test type.

Which CASPer test to book

Acuity's test-type guide says applicants to US graduate business or professional health sciences programs select United States Casper 2. Every program above is listed under that test type (CSP-20100). The same test is used by US physician assistant, physical therapy, dental and veterinary programs, so a single sitting can also go to those.

A CASPer score is valid for one admissions cycle and one test type, and you can take each test type only once per cycle. Pick a date before the earliest program deadline, and add every program to your distribution list. See how to send CASPer scores.

How CASPer fits a CRNA application

CASPer is an additional requirement, not a replacement for clinical prerequisites. Wake Forest's CRNA entrance requirements, for example, list a BSN, a minimum 3.0 GPA in nursing and supporting courses, a satisfactory GRE score within the past five years, completion of the Casper assessment and a CCRN score report, alongside at least one year of ICU experience.

Programs use CASPer to see how applicants handle interpersonal and ethical situations, which matters in a role built on teamwork and patient safety. How much weight it carries varies by program; see how important CASPer is.

Preparing for CASPer as an ICU nurse

Your bedside experience is an asset, but CASPer scenarios are everyday situations, not clinical cases. A few points specific to experienced nurses:

• Don't answer like a protocol. Raters want your reasoning, including the perspectives of the people involved, not a policy recital. Our answer structure guide shows the balance.
• Use real experience in reflection prompts. ICU work gives strong examples of teamwork, conflict and resilience. Try the self-awareness and resilience workbooks.
• Practise the clock. The test gives 1 minute per video question and 3.5 minutes per pair of typed questions, per Acuity's format guide. Shift work makes short, regular practice sessions easier than long ones.
• Watch for professionalism traps. Scenarios about colleagues cutting corners are common. See professionalism questions.

Sources and scope

Checked October 21, 2026 against Acuity's Dates and Fees page (United States, 2026–27), its test-type and validity articles, and Wake Forest's CRNA entrance requirements. Program lists can change during the cycle. CasperCoach is independent of Acuity Insights and the programs named; confirm requirements with each program.