ADN or Biology degree

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My ultimate goal is to become a CRNA. I am currently majoring in Biology(1st year). Should I transfer out to receive my ADN and go from there or continue to get my biology degree first and move forward from there? Is there difference? Which option would be best?

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Specializes in OR, Nursing Professional Development.

CRNA stands for certified registered nurse anesthetist, and schools require one to have a minimum of one year nursing experience typically in critical care. You will need to complete a nursing program to even begin the journey to CRNA. Research your local job market and see if an ADN will get you an acute care position- there are many hospitals in areas where new grads are plentiful that either flat out require or strongly prefer a BSN grad.

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Specializes in SICU, trauma, neuro.

A biology degree is a waste of time and money if you want to be a nurse.

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Specializes in Oncology.

I would encourage you to either go straight for a BSN (bachelor's of science in nursing) or get your ADN and do an RN-BSN bridge. Do NOT get a biology degree. Get your BSN and see if you can get into an ICU as a new grad (you might have to start out on a med-surg unit, though). After one, or optimally, two years in some sort of critical care unit, I would recommend getting your CCRN (critical-care registered nurse certification) as this really gives you a leg up when applying to CRNA programs.

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