BS in biology to CRNA

Extra Pickles · Nov 3, 2016

A CRNA is an advanced practice RN so you'd have to start by getting a degree that allows you to take the NCLEX-RN and get licensed as a Registered Nurse. Without that you don't meet the minimum requirements for entry into any CRNA program anywhere.

There are accelerated programs for those who already have a Bachelors degree and want to obtain a nursing degree, these programs take into account the general education requirements you already have for the Bachelors and focus on the core nursing classes and clinical rotations. These take anywhere from a year to 18 months usually, but are intense and fast-paced.

After you have the degree, you take the licensing exam. Once you have a license you need to get enough experience to be eligible to even apply to CRNA programs. Usually this is a year, two or three in critical care which would include ED and ICU experience.

You have much to do before CRNA is an option.

Here.I.Stand, BSN, RN · Nov 3, 2016

Your options are traditional or accelerated BSN, excellent grades, excellent references, and competitive ICU RN experience.

As Extra Pickles said, this is an APRN role. Some entry level MSN programs do exist, but not CRNA programs. Plus you need ICU nursing experience, which obviously requires at minimum an RN license.

AliNajaCat · Nov 4, 2016

Hi I have a Bachelors of Science in Biology with a minor in chemistry and am considering studying for CRNA certification. I understand ideally I should have gotten a BSN to start so what options do I have?

Having the BSN/RN isn't optional, it's a requirement, as noted above. Identify a good BS-in-anything-to-BSN or MN program at a reputable (not an online) school (MassGeneral Institute for the Health Professions comes to mind), and learn about that path.