[sum07]

Hi everyone...forgive me if someone has already posted a similar question =)

I know that some CRNA programs will consider applicants who have a non-nursing baccalaureate degree and an ADN. I have a BS in Biochemistry and will start an ADN program in the fall.

My GPA is 3.32 and my GRE scores (taken in '05) are Verbal-470, Quantitative-740, Analytical writing-4.0. I was thinking of taking the GRE again, but I wasn't sure of how the scoring would be reported - would they report the average or the new score?

I know that it's still pretty early on in the application process, but if I choose to apply to CRNA school, what do you think of my chances? ..assuming a few of things: my GPA is greater or equal to 3.32, I work in the ICU for let's say 2-3 years, and I shadow a few CRNAs.

[Dino]

Hi, I am in same boat as you, sort of. My issue is I have been accepted to a 2nd degree BSN program, 12 months and get BSN, only issue is it will cost me almost 40k, that's before living expenses. So, I am stuck wondering if , like you, an RN program at a local community college will suffice. I have a degree in biology about same gpa 3.3, I also was in a chiropractic program, but did not finish, although I did about the same 3.3, and took alot of science courses there, including a year of biochem. and a year of gross anatomy. So, like you I am wondering if ADN is enough w/ my bachelors. I hear some schools require the BSN, and some do not, but I just do not know if I will be hurting myself for not going to BSN program. It would really set me back though with paying 40K before living it's just too much $$$. I also know you can earn your BSN online while working in a hospital getting your time in ICU, but it looks like they draw these RN to BSN program out for at least 1.5 to 2 years. If fine out anything, please let me know. thanks!

[cvicu80]

How many crna schools will accept a candidate w/o a BSN degree????? I was in the same situation because I have a previous BS in physiology and I have a MS in basic medical sciences. I decided to do the 12 month accelerated BSN last yr and now I'm a new nurse working on a cardiothoracic ICU. I always just assumed that you needed a BSN to apply to crna school along with icu experience and GRE's. If I could do this whole thing over again I would've gotten a basic ADN (2 yrs) out of high school that way I could've had a higher GPA by taking all my classes at a community college and then working in a ICU for 2-3 yrs while taking BSN courses online and then applying to CRNA school. Oh well hindsight is 20/20. The route I took was much more difficult than the ADN route and thats a fact. I will be more prepared in the end though.
JC

[jen123321]

I'd go the ADN route if I were in your shoes. ADN doesn't necessarily=higher GPA. I specifically chose the ADN route out of highschool b/c I didn't want to go away for college and the major university in my state only had a 70-some % nclex pass rate, along with other management issues-while the community college had a 98% pass rate and suited me much better as a commuter. Not to mention I worked a hell of alot harder in college than my university friends bopping in and out of 45 min classes. I actually knew lab values, had better assessment skills, had more clinical time. Finishing my BSN now, all while someone else (employer) pays for it. I also went straight into the ICU, so the 1.5 years it has taken me to get my BSN has also met my ICU requirement. Interviews next week.........

[sum07]

I went to this site (http://www.anesthesia-nursing.com/school.html) and it lists most, if not all, of the CRNA programs in the states and their websites. I've been going to each school site and listing their requirements - surprisingly, many schools don't require a BSN. But these schools do require a baccalaureate degree in a related science and a nursing license.

[dfk]

Originally Posted by sum07

Hi everyone...forgive me if someone has already posted a similar question =)

I know that some CRNA programs will consider applicants who have a non-nursing baccalaureate degree and an ADN. I have a BS in Biochemistry and will start an ADN program in the fall.

My GPA is 3.32 and my GRE scores (taken in '05) are Verbal-470, Quantitative-740, Analytical writing-4.0. I was thinking of taking the GRE again, but I wasn't sure of how the scoring would be reported - would they report the average or the new score?

I know that it's still pretty early on in the application process, but if I choose to apply to CRNA school, what do you think of my chances? ..assuming a few of things: my GPA is greater or equal to 3.32, I work in the ICU for let's say 2-3 years, and I shadow a few CRNAs.

i don't know why you would want to take them over again. these numbers are fine. but if you did take them again, assuming they were within 5 yrs of eachother, chances are they average the two out. that is from the GRE side, not the school. that could actually hurt you if you did worse. most schools only require a verbal/quant total of 1000 or better. you have that.

[shandsburnrn-SRNA]

jen123321

Good luck with your interviews. What schools are you interviewing with?