[neurogeek]

Originally Posted by DrugReptoNurse

I saw today that the AANA is requiring all entrants into nurse anesthesia practice to have a doctorate by 2025.

How do you think this will affect those of us who plan to enter CRNA school within the next 5 years?

From what I've read there will be grandfathering, but I plan on applying to a program when I complete my CRNA. Currently TCU has a DNP program and TWU has a DNAP program (which is online). I'll be looking at these programs when the time comes, mainly because I'm no spring chicken and want this ammo to help me when and if I decide to teach in a program.

[RRT2RN2CRNA]

I agree with Neurogeek... for a couple extra semesters, it opens up a lot of teaching opportunities too.

But I guess it depends on what your goals are.

[neurogeek]

Originally Posted by RRT2RN2CRNA

I agree with Neurogeek... for a couple extra semesters, it opens up a lot of teaching opportunities too.

But I guess it depends on what your goals are.

The TWU & TCU programs are approx. 3 years in length. I don't believe there is a dissertation though.

[93cobra]

KU is 36 months also. They are moving towards a DNPNA also.