Associates degrees in Nursing before CRNA

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I just graduated from college and decided i'd like to be a nurse. It wasn't a sudden decision, but rather one that was thought out. I also decided that i'd love to be a CRNA. The job, the pay, etc. I feel like i'd be just like a doctor, making a comparable amount to doctors, without all the schooling. Granted I know there is alot involved in becoming a CRNA, however it isnt the gruelling 4 years of med school + all years of internship, residency, etc. Now, the only CRNA programs offered in my state are at private schools charging 40,000+ a year. Out of state there are programs charging 15-25,000/yr. The other difference is that they will accept my associates in nursing along w/ my previous BS in environmental science as long as I have taken the required science classes. My issue here is deciding on schools. I know I would have more options for getting my CRNA if I had a BSN, however no schools in my area offer an Accelerated BSN program. This is why I have decided the best bet would be to get the associates...any thoughts? I am truly having a difficult time finding accelerated programs that are not direct entry into masters degree programs.

I mean, provided I do well, and you bet your bottoms i'm gonna exit with a freakin' 4.0 and a couple of years in acute care, do you think this is a safe bet? I mean, I DO HAVE a bachelor's degree...2 of them in fact! (Env. sci. and legal studies)

I think I need encouragement now to know I can do this and this plan is okay. but give me your honest thoughts

Thanks all!

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