BSN at WGU to CRNA.

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I was wondering if anyone that has obtained their BSN at was having trouble getting into a CRNA program. From what I have been researching most CRNA programs focus heavily on your BSN GPA, and type of CVICU/CCU experience. I understand that WGU'S BSN program is a pass/fail type program with a set 3.0 GPA. Please correct me if any of my information is wrong. I am very interesting in applying to WGU's BSN program. Any input/advice is greatly appreciated.

IndiCRNA that's amazing and inspiring not just the income but the fact that you guys made your own independent practice and you be came a part of something like that quick?!? I will aim for SICU experience! Where did you obtain your adn?

Anyone know if my bsn gpa will only be averaged with my adn? What about lpn school?

Thanks for your feedback and expertise in the field. I was intrigued by your stratigic placement for your RN experience. Do you mind me asking how you found out where a high number of accepted nurses are working? I'm just starting clinicals for my BSN and have the option of working in a large Urban center or in a smaller hospital. I'm torn between networking with the urban hospitals with the intention of getting a job offer in the city where I live...but as you mentioned a short term sacrifice for the experience may also be an option.

From what I have been told by my preceptor is that we will get more exposure to develop skills like IVs and may be allowed to do more while working in the smaller hospital. Do you have experience with this?

Over half my class were all from the same unit of the same hospital and former RNs form that unit are heavily represented in local CRNA programs. This particular SICU has a large open heart program and is a trauma center.

Would you mind sharing which hospital this is? Is it one of HCMC, NMMC or Regions? I'm from Minneapolis/St. Paul and very much appreciate this post.

Has anyone tried to get their master's at then tried to enroll in crna school. My understanding is the pass of fail wont matter if you already have your masters degree is this true??

Has anyone else who obtained a BSN at been able to successfully get into CRNA school? I would appreciate some advice on what steps to take to have a fair chance when I decide to apply. I know that automatic 3.0 puts me at a huge disadvantage against students who went to schools with a traditional grading system. 
 

What I’m thinking:

2+ years of ICU experience (hopefully CVICU or Neuro ICU) 
CCRN
ALS
PALS
BLS
TCRN and/or TNCC
Maybe CMC?
Try to get a bomb a** score on GRE
Retake sciences (courses that I didn’t get above a B in like A&P I and II). Try specifically to get an A in gen chem I and II and orgo chem I.
 

Is there anything else that can help or add to the application? I’m in the Houston area and I’ve emailed some schools like TCU and Texas Wesleyan and they told me they wouldn’t accept students who obtained degrees at WGU because of the grading system. I believe LSU in Louisiana told me the same thing. 
 

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