ABSN vs TBSN matter to CRNA schools?

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Hi everyone. In order to graduate on time, I'll likely have to pursue an accelerated BSN as I was following a different major up until now. Otherwise I'd have to wait a year, possibly two, to make the waitlist for my university's traditional BSN program (I really don't want to add extraneous time to my undergraduate unless it would be extremely beneficial). Do any of you know if CRNA schools prefer traditional BSN over ABSN applicants? I'm sending out a few emails to prospective schools, but not sure if they'll avoid the truth.

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Specializes in SRNA CEN CCRN-CMC.

Things programs will look at:

1. Grades (specifically hard sciences chemistry, biochemistry, A&P)

2. years of ICU experience and quality of patients seen in your ICU

3. Academia you have worked on that will distinguish you from other students who will be identical to you in 1/2.

They will not care whether you have an accelerated BSN or traditional.

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Specializes in SRNA.

Literally does not matter. Not for CRNA school, not for future jobs. Do what’s best for your time and finances.

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Not sure how to respond directly, but thank you! Glad to hear as an ABSN does work better for me. Cheers!

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Specializes in SRNA.

ABSN = done with nursing school faster = faster start to ICU experience = faster route to anesthesia school.

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