Bachelors in psych accepted by CRNA schools?

nonBSN · Dec 2, 2011

Maybe? It is better and more clinical than my business bachelor's and I got accepted into 2 schools. Obviously, a BSN is more competitive and better for you, but I didn't want to spend the extra time and money on a BSN. I felt that my strong science GPA, GRE score, work experience, blah, blah, etc... would help me apply to CRNA schools - and it did. NOTE however, about

Again, NOTE: I have nothing but respect for BSNs, but I didn't have the time, money, or desire for it.

I wish you the best of luck. If you apply to CRNA school as a nonBSN, make sure all your other STATS are excellent.

jemmens · Jan 7, 2012

Just out of curiosity, which schools accepted you into a CRNA program without a BSN or CC experience, if you don't mind sharing? I find that very odd. :confused:

nonBSN · Jan 7, 2012

jemmens. I sent you a PM.

Yesuba · Jan 21, 2012

please can you PM me too? pretty please

nonBSN · Jan 24, 2012

I tried to send you a PM, but couldn't due to technical difficulties. Anyways, there are a little over 100 CRNA schools and only about 10 will accept nonBSNs. Research the independent schools that are not under a university nursing program. These programs may tend to offer a MSNA- Masters in Nursing Anesthesia vs an MSN with a focus in anesthesia. Both degrees will allow you to sit for the board exam and become a CRNA. Good luck to you.

luciddreeams · Mar 10, 2012

hmm... i think i'd prefer to have a MSNA over an MSN. I'll have to make sure i do some more research. I know i was interested in staying in ny (born and raised) so Columbia is my top choice as of right now (despite the high cost!) Anyway, thanks for your help and information about the BSN. I actually just got accepted to a BSN program for this fall, and because i dont have a degree in nursing yet it's the perfect option for me. I'm completely skipping the associate's and going right for the gold! Hopefully it will help me get into critical care right after graduation.

nonBSN · Mar 10, 2012

Congrats Luciddreeams! Definitely the BSN is the way to go because it increases your odds. I didn't do it to save time, money, etc. I wish continued luck to you. I have started my program and should be done in 2.5 years. Stay in contact and you can shadow me anytime if I decide to practice at a hospital near you.