Acceptable RNFA Programs
The following RNFA programs have met specific criteria and are acceptable programs for CRNFA or RNAS-C eligibility. These programs are in compliance with AORN recommendations for RNFA programs. This list is compiled by the RNFA Program Verification Committee (Karen Knapp (Chairman), Sheila Allen, Nancy Appling, and Jean Franks), and is subject to change without notice.
None of the programs listed are affiliated with NASC, so they may have separate eligibility requirements for enrollment. Links have been provided where available. If you would like more information on becoming an RNFA, see our Blog: How do I become a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)?
This is a list of current RNFA programs meeting the criteria and does not include historical programs. If the program you attended is not on the list, please contact NASC regarding your eligibility for certification.
A copy of a certificate of completion of an acceptable RNFA program must accompany each CRNFA or RNAS-C exam application
Alabama
University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing
Birmingham, AL
Tracie White, DNP, ACNP-BC, CRNFA
Phone: 205-451-8179
Email: twhite220@uab.edu
For more information
California
NIFA/Southwestern College (SWC) Otay Mesa
(Distance Learning)
Chula Vista, CA
Director of Admissions: Tanya Nazarov
Phone: 800-922-7747
Email: admissions@nifa.com
For more information
UCLA Extension and the UCLA School of Nursing
Los Angeles, CA
Program Director: Bob Salsameda, MPA, MSN, RN, NP-C, CRNFA
Phone: 310-825-7093
Email: humsci@uclaextension.edu
For more information
Colorado
National Institute of First Assisting (NIFA)
(Distance Learning)
Centennial, Colorado
Director of Admissions: Tanya Nazarov
Phone: 800-922-7747
Email: admissions@nifa.com
For more information
Florida
Gulf Coast State College
Panama City, Fla.
Professor, Surgical Services Coordinator: Libby McNaron, MSN, RN, CNOR, CST/CSFA, FAST
Phone: 850-873-3551
Email: lmcnaron@gulfcoast.edu
For more information
Illinois
NIFA/Saint Anthony University – College of Nursing
Rockford, IL
Director of Admission: Tanya Nazarov
Phone: 800-922-7747
Email: admission@nifa.com
For more information
Kentucky
St. Elizabeth Healthcare/Northern Kentucky University
Edgewood, KY
Program Coordinator: Susan Garrett, BSN, RN, CRNFA, CNOR
Phone: 859-301-5972
Program Coordinator: Sarah Brungs, MSN, RN, CNOR
Phone 859-301-7048
Email: RNFAprogram@stelizabeth.com
For more information
Massachusetts
University of Massachusetts Worcester
Worcester, MA
Associate Professor/ Director of Continuing Education: Maureen Wassef PhD, RN
GSN Admissions Phone: 508-856-3488
Email: Diane.Brescia@umassmed.edu
For more information
Michigan
Oakland University School of Nursing
Rochester, MI
Program Director: Todd Farlow BSN, RN, CNOR, CRNFA
Phone: 248-364-8733
Email: nrsinfo@oakland.edu
For more information
Missouri
St Charles Community College
Dardenne Prairie, MO
Health Occupation Coordinator: Jennie Fuentes BSN, RN
Phone: 636-922-8284
Email: JFuentes@stchas.edu
For more information
New York
NIFA/Borough of Manhattan Community College
(Distance Learning)
Manhattan, New York
Director of Admissions: Tanya Nazarov
Phone: 800-922-7747
Email: admissions@nifa.com
For more information
University of Rochester, School of Nursing
Rochester, NY
Director for Center for Lifelong Learning: Susan Stanek
Phone: 585-275-0446
Email: SONCLL@urmc.rochester.edu
For more information
North Carolina
Cone Health and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Greensboro, NC
Program Director: Nicole L. Small
Phone: 336-832-2575
Email: RNFApd@conehealth.com
For more information
Pennsylvannia
Delaware County Community College
Media, PA
Director Perioperative Programs: Jacqueline R. Bak, Ed.D., MSN, RN, CST, CNOR, RNFA
Phone: 610-359-5286
Email: jbak1@dccc.edu
For more information
Tennessee
University of Tennessee Health Science Center, College of Nursing
Memphis, TN
RNFA coordinator: Natasha Goins
Phone: 901-448-2132
Email: ngoins1@uthsc.edu
For more information
