Nursing Students SRNA
Published Jun 9, 2013
JoseQuinones
281 Posts
Okay, let me explain my question quickly:
I want to become a CRNA. I just got accepted into nursing school, where I am pursuing my Bachelors in Nursing. The same university also offers the CRNA program I plan to attend. I am trying to make up for lost time, as I took a wrong turn in my first decade of adult life and chased after an unrelated career that is going nowhere. The CRNA program requires a Bachelors, plus at least a year's experience in the OR/ER.
In my jurisdiction, I am allowed to take the boards and begin practicing after getting an Associates.
So, here is my question for nurses with experience on the ground:
I am working full-time at my day job and studying full-time at night. I am desperate to get out of my day job as soon as possible, as I feel very strongly that the company I work for is about to go out of business. My wife is very supportive of this career shift, but she has only been able to find a part-time job in this economy, so that's a factor too.
Any input would be appreciated.
Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN
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wtbcrna, MSN, DNP, CRNA
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I think as long as you are doing well in your classes that you should start working right after you get your associates.
The COA requires a minimum of one year of critical care experience, so I am not sure how your school is letting students in with a year of OR or ER experience.
Thank you very much for making that important point. I am not sure why, but the CRNA program here makes no distinction; it asks for "One year experience as an RN in intensive care, OR, or ER." The program is COA accredited, according to their brochure. This is a link to it: http://www.arecibo.inter.edu/programa/anesthesia_brochure.pdf.
I will definitely bring up your question to my professor next time I see her.
Thank you very much for making that important point. I am not sure why, but the CRNA program here makes no distinction; it asks for "One year experience as an RN in intensive care, OR, or ER." The program is COA accredited, according to their brochure. This is a link to it: http://www.arecibo.inter.edu/programa/anesthesia_brochure.pdf.I will definitely bring up your question to my professor next time I see her.
This is a new requirement in the last year from the COA. I would contact the school and see what they have to say.