BSN Hopefuls for CRNA or RN to BSN?

[mirc88sl]

hello,,

have been accepted to TCU's nursing program and El centro's Nursing program in dallas TX. Ultimately I want to become a CRNA, and I know TCU has a Anesthesia program in the same building. i have thoughts about attending TCU because i think it would look really good if i am a nursing graduate trying to apply for the CRNA program, considering that there will be many other students just as competitive I would like to know if by doing so i better my chances of entering the program? That being said I also need to consider if the debt that i will get into will make up in the long run, in TCU i will get a BSN in 5 semesters, and el centro I will get an ADN in 4 semesters. Also thinking about the experience i need before applying to the CRNA program, do they even grant ICU opportunities to ADN graduates or do they rather have BSN's??

thank you all!

[meandragonbrett]

Go to the school that will result in you having the least amount of debt, work hard, learn to be a GOOD ICU RN, apply to CRNA school in a few years.

[TSebald2011]

I am a nursing student as well, graduating from UT Austin this December. I want to go to CRNA school as well, and I do know that it is REQUIRED that you get your BSN from an accredited institution(TCU is obviously accredited). Any time you go want to ascend in nursing, especially with college degrees, you must have your BSN. I can't speak for ADNs everywhere, but I'm pretty sure the opportunities are rare beyond being a charge nurse or floor supervisor. Also, once you graduate, you'll have to do a minimum of 2 years in an ICU. ER nurses can apply for CRNA school as well, but very few schools take ER experiences now.

Hopefully this helps you out!