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[memphisicu]

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alright, here's the question of the hour. I'm eight months out of a BSN program , working in Medical and Neuro ICU. I float to stepdown units and CV ICU also. I don't plan on applying to CRNA programs until I've got at least another years experience, and have shadowed a CRNA for a while to decide if it is for me, but I've always assumed my career would take this course. My GPA in college was 3.0 upon graduation and I am concerned that this is not good enough for consideration to teh CRNA programs (any of them). Am I right in thinking this and would going back to get a masters in something else, like as a nurse educator or chemistry be a good way to show them that I am an adult now who can accomplish these goals? Thanks for any help -memphis

[sandman]

Getting a masters in something else sounds like a lot of unnecessary work to me. I recommend taking a graduate level anatomy, physiology or even chemistry. Doing well in these classes should prove that you are a capable student.

[TraumaNurse]

I agree. You don't need to waste your time working on another degree, just take a few graduate level science courses and kick butt in them! Also, there is more to getting into CRNA school than just GPA. They admissions people like to see well rounding, well experienced applicants. Good luck.