Becoming a CRNA

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Hello everyone, I'm new around here and i would like to know your story on becoming a Nurse Anesthetists, How long was your schooling? What was your steps into being a Nurse Anesthetists? And what do you like most about being a CRNA? Im looking into becoming a CRNA, and would love to hear any personal experiences and stories, thank you! (:

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I'm not looking into CRNA but I know something about it. First off you want to get your BSN degree(many ways to get there).After that you may need to have a few years experience in the icu I believe before being able to apply to CRNA school. And the program is masters degree so you'll need to take the graduate school entrance test if required. The CRNA school is around 2 years or so.

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Specializes in Emergency.

Actually, CRNAs are going the same route as nurse practitioners, needing a DNP.

Check out:

Pre-CRNA Inquiry

Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist (SRNA)

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

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Oh wow, they need a doctorates now??

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Oh wow, I never knew that. My research showed up that you would at most only need a masters degree. Good to know, thank you!(:

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You only need a masters. In a few years you'll need your DNP but masters CRNAs will be grandfathered in.

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Specializes in Emergency.

Right now, you can still go in for your masters and be grandfathered in. However, in a few years to 10 or so, you WILL need your DNP (unless you are already a CRNA).

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Specializes in SI/CV ICU and ER.

1st step BSN

2nd step AT LEAST 1 year of good ICU experience

3rd step get as many applicable certifications you can (CCRN etc)

You will be able to get a masters until 2025 when they will require a doctorate.

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