Hi everyone, can someone tell me if CRNA programs prefer you getting a straight BSN and if you bridged RN to BSN, will it look less competitive on the application?
HH_RN13, ASN, RN 121 Posts Specializes in Home health. Has 7 years experience. Feb 24, 2013 Not a CRNA yet, but have done my fair share of research. It does not matter. What matters is the gpa you will have, your experience in the required setting (icu for most schools) and shadowing a CRNA before you apply.
toebower 53 Posts Feb 24, 2013 I agree! They care about your numbers and how well you interview! I was a RN-BSN. I applied interviewed and was accepted. In the interview nothing was mentioned about how I obtained my BSN they just cared I had it. Good luck!
RNtobe15 83 Posts Feb 24, 2013 Thank you so much! So great to hear! I love this website:) I'm apply to two schools and was worried the bridge would look bad, great to know!
naptime14 87 Posts Specializes in CRNA, CCRN- Surgical/Cardiothoracic ICU. Feb 25, 2013 I went straight for my BSN, but many in my class got theirs online while working. I haven't heard of a program yet that actually cared where they obtained it from. I even have one in my class that interviewed and got accepted and wasn't even done w/ his BSN yet. He finished it right before we started our program.
RNtobe15 83 Posts Feb 25, 2013 Great info, thanks! A straight BSN is my first choice and the bridge is my back up.
