BSN To CRNA Program

Double-Helix, BSN, RN · Feb 18, 2017

CRNA programs require a BSN degree plus 1-2 years of ICU level experience as an RN. What university you graduated from is not weighted as highly as your GPA, GRE, and experience. But I could also see students who graduates from well known universities being given preference, if all other things are equal.

missklaas · Feb 18, 2017

Yeah I have heard that a lot of places want at least 2 years of ER or ICU, depending on where you go. I just didn't know if where you got your BSN from weighs on your acceptance.

Thank you for your input!

Jules A, MSN · Feb 19, 2017

Or what I would have to do after I get my bachelors to get into a program?

Get RN experience! Bless the CRNAs for continuing to attempt to ensure only high quality nurses with an appropriate background enter the field.

Icooka4u · Feb 26, 2017

The requirements depend on the college you pick for your CRNA program. The most common requirements are:

Active U.S. RN license (clean)

BSN or appropriate BA/BS Science Degree with minimum 3.0 - 3.5 GPA undergrad courses esp. the science courses. Some won't take repeated courses.

Resume/CV (curriculum vitae)

CCRN Certification. At least 1-3 exp. in ADULT Critical Care ICU: Medical ICU, Surgical ICU, Coronary Care Unit, Trauma ICU, Cardiovascular ICU, Neuro ICU, Burn ICU, and CT ICU. One school added that the following experience is NOT considered adult critical care: emergency room, post anesthesia care unit, step down unit, cath lab.

GRE

3 Professional References 1/Current Nurse Manager, Shift Supervisor/Charge Nurse & Recent Professor.

Work statement or Personal Statement 300-500 words depending on the school.

Organic Chemistry

Physics

Undergrad Research course

BLS & PALS (safety certifications)

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Feb 26, 2017

Moved to the Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist forum for more feedback.