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[First Lady RN]

I am a 25 year old single mom with a beautiful 2 year old. I have an awesome support system. My goal is to become a CRNA I am currently graduating a ASRN program in May 2012 in Florida. Currently, I have a 3.4 gpa. I plan on retaking 3 classes I was granted F's due to hardships. I am unaware how much this will boost my gpa and how grad school committees will be influenced. I will be finishing 2 bachelor's degree before I apply---- BSN and biochemistry( I only have 6 classes left). I have no critical care experience yet. I have not shadowed or taken the GRE. So far am I on the right track? Do I have a shot?

[j.s5103]

thanks for sharing your story! i think having your msn was likely very helpful and i agree that maturity would probably be considered by the admissions committee. i haven't applied yet. i have worked hard to make myself a competitive applicant and will start applying this year.

[snifny1983]

You can do this! Trust me, I never thought I would get an interview, let alone get in. I will say this, you do not have to have a 4.0. I have only a 3.29 and was accepted. I will say that some schools focus more on GPA than others and that stinks!

Get some experience, take the CCRN and then think about applying. You should job shadow, b/c this is a huge decision to make. It would be horrible to start just to find out that you do not like it. Good Luck!