Accelerated nursing program to CRNA?

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Hi everyone, I am currently in a 16 month accelerated program at Wayne State in Detroit. My GPA right now is 3.5 and hopefully will move to 3.6 after the summer semester.

My question is this: do CRNA or NP school take into account the fact that I am doing an accelerated program compared to other applicants who did the traditional nursing program? I only ask because I believe my GPA would be higher in the traditional program and am worried that they will not take into account the fact I did the accelerated program.

Thanks so much!

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Hi everyone, I am currently in a 16 month accelerated program at Wayne State in Detroit. My GPA right now is 3.5 and hopefully will move to 3.6 after the summer semester.

My question is this: do CRNA or NP school take into account the fact that I am doing an accelerated program compared to other applicants who did the traditional nursing program? I only ask because I believe my GPA would be higher in the traditional program and am worried that they will not take into account the fact I did the accelerated program.

Thanks so much!

I do not think that they take what school you went to into account...I don't think they could fairly - some programs no matter how long they are are more difficult than others. With that said, as long as you meet a schools GPA requirement, I would say you still have a shot to impress them in other ways like the interview or with your experience, or essay, etc. Hopefully others will chime in, but good luck!

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Specializes in CVICU/SICU-MICU/OR/PACU.

I agree with *RN*, they could care less about what school you attended and how you got your BSN. GPA is one factor that dertermines your ability to succeed but not the whole picture. If you want to be a CRNA, I would start working as an intern in an ICU, that would make the transition easier when you become an RN. Keep up the great work.

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Specializes in Family Practice, Urgent Care, Cardiac Ca.

Almost all CRNA-bound RNs at our hospital (VCU) did an accelerated program. They want LOTS of ICU experience, but the ICU won't hire our grads who say they're going onto CRNA school, because they know they'll lose them after the expensive training.

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