Does it matter if I have an AA, BS, etc to get accepted into CRNA schools?

Crxtech included the link to Texas Weslyan's admission. Where do you see that it says you need a BSN for admission? I didn't see that on their website. This is what I see:

http://web3.txwes.edu/nurseanesthesia/admission.htm

"Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia (MSNA)
Applicants meeting the following criteria will be evaluated for admission to the program:

• A baccalaureate degree from a fully accredited college or university"

Since no one commented I believe on the AA part of your question, you could do that and get there much faster, as long as you don't mind that currently they always have to work under medical supervision and I believe there are only 5 or 6 states that allow them to practice..mostly at the southern end of the united states.

Jdog---

Taken in context from the OP: "most crna programs want their future students to work in micu for 2 years or one year. does it matter if i have an AA or BS in nursing?"

I for one read that as asking about whether or not a BSN or Associates degree IN NURSING was preferred for working in the ICU setting. But you do bring up a good point about the Anth. Assistant programs. According to their site they are in 18 states. OP Here is the link:

http://www.anesthesiaassistant.com/

Probably start a flame war by saying this but...CRNA isn't the best path to being an Anth. provider for all people. If one has a BSN then the CRNA has more flexibility and school options. Without a BSN the Anth. Assistant programs add to the options of where you can apply. Granted the difference in scope of practice needs to be investigated and determined individually to see if that is what you want versus a CRNA.

Good luck OP

Many AAs (anesthesia assistants) want to know if they can get a short cut to become a CRNA, never heard of a CRNA wanting to become an AA. As for the 18 states, many of those states are very limited, as in AAs can only practice in a single hospital in the state.

The OP was asking about a ADN vs a BSN, associate degree in nursing. An ADN is not a bad way to go, once you are an RN then you can start getting your experience while working on the BS degree. Not all programs require a BS in nursing, but all require a BS.