[CRNAspire]

...to CRNAhood. I graduate my ASN in December. I have the opportunity to start my career in an ICU in Phoenix, AZ in January 2009.

My question relates to the timing of it all. Since most CRNA programs accept applications in the fall, is it reasonable to apply to these programs my first year even though i would be lacking the few months to a "full" year experience, knowing that by the time the program does start the next year I would have surpassed the suggested experience (at least 18 months in the ICU)?

Also, my BSN graduation would not be until April or May of 2010.

Currently I am riding a 4.0, worked in ER before nursing school for 4 years, in an outpatient surgery center for 1 year, and here I am.

What do you say?

[RN1989]

I would go ahead and apply. If you can make a strong showing on an app or an interview if you got called, that could definitely put you into the running faster for an open slot.

[CITCAT]

Originally Posted by RN1989

I would go ahead and apply. If you can make a strong showing on an app or an interview if you got called, that could definitely put you into the running faster for an open slot.

This is not related country of origin NUTHOUSE?UH must be a pyschnurse