BS physiology degree vs. BSN degree

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Does anyone agree that a BS in physiology degree is a little more tough than the traditional 4 yr BSN degree and Associates degree???? As far as types of classes taken and amount of material learned. My 1st degree was in physiology and I also have a BSN from an accelerated 12 month program. I think by far my BS in physiology degree was alot harder and should be considered when applying to various CRNA programs. If I could do it all over again I would've done the nursing 4 yr degree right off the bat, that way my GPA could've been ALOT higher than the GPA I received with my physiology degree. Hindsight is always 20/20 !!!!!

JC

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Why should a BS in physiology be acceptable for CRNA school?

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Specializes in Critical Care, Emergency.
Does anyone agree that a BS in physiology degree is a little more tough than the traditional 4 yr BSN degree and Associates degree???? As far as types of classes taken and amount of material learned. My 1st degree was in physiology and I also have a BSN from an accelerated 12 month program. I think by far my BS in physiology degree was alot harder and should be considered when applying to various CRNA programs. If I could do it all over again I would've done the nursing 4 yr degree right off the bat, that way my GPA could've been ALOT higher than the GPA I received with my physiology degree. Hindsight is always 20/20 !!!!!

JC

i think your phys degree will definitely benefit you in anesthesia school. as for tougher, yea, probably. but different too. bsn has it's challenges as well, but not really a tough degree. more "BS" than anything. so, program directors will probably like the fact that you have the phys degree as well, since there is PLENTY of phys in the program and intra-op. good luck

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Specializes in ER/ICU, CCRN, SRNA (class of 2010).

Well two points come to mind about your situation.

1. Don't you want your higher GPA to count more??? Since that is a determining factor in whether or not you get accepted into a program over someone else.

2.Your are going for a Master's degree in Nursing or Nurse Anesthesia not Physiology.

I think selection committees look at the entire applicant and this is only one of several factors in gaining acceptance into a program.

-Smiley

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Specializes in MICU & SICU.

I think that it really is not necessary to compare the focus of the two degrees. It is without a doubt that having a physiology degree will help you get in. The basis of anesthesia all goes back to physiology. Having a strong foundation of that physiology will help you done the line. Nursing programs should intergrate more physiology and pharmacology at the undergrad level.

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