Namedropper?

I haven't even been to BSN school yet, but I will be going next year...preferably to an accelerated program. Down the road, if I survive, I will be attempting the impossible...getting into a CRNA program.

The 2 questions I have:

1. Does the "name" and/or reputation of your nursing school weigh heavily among admissions personnel when you are trying to get into a CRNA program? Does it matter if you're a 3.02 from a Johns Hopkins accelerated program or a 3.8 from some lesser rated 2-year BSN-2nd degree completion program?

2. Would being an advanced practice nurse (ie MSN) in another field (CNS, ACNP) mean having a leg up on getting into a CRNA program? Would you be any more competitive than a BSN/RN/ICU Nurse?

I realize I'm way out in front of the cart I am putting before the horse, but it never hurts to ask the experts.

If school reps really don't play a tangible factor, I may just go the most economic and shortest route to the BSN.

Thanks for your time!!!!