can a nephrology nurse become a crna?

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Specializes in Nephrology.

my goal is to be a CRNA. I have a BSN and is currently a dialysis nurse. Is it still possible for me to become a CRNA? all the threads here say that I have to work in an ICU to qualify.

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Specializes in burn ICU, SICU, ER, Trauma Rapid Response.
my goal is to be a CRNA. I have a BSN and is currently a dialysis nurse. Is it still possible for me to become a CRNA? all the threads here say that I have to work in an ICU to qualify.

*** Yes, there is no way around the ICU experience requirment. All CRNA school MUST require at least one year of ICU experience in oder for the school to be accredited.

Besides ICU is where you will learn the skills you will need to suceed as a CRNA.

If your goal is to be a CRNA why are you working in dialysis?

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Specializes in burn ICU, SICU, ER, Trauma Rapid Response.
my goal is to be a CRNA. I have a BSN and is currently a dialysis nurse. Is it still possible for me to become a CRNA? all the threads here say that I have to work in an ICU to qualify.

*** Yes, there is no way around the ICU experience requirment. All CRNA school MUST require at least one year of ICU experience in oder for the school to be accredited.

Besides ICU is where you will learn the skills you will need to suceed as a CRNA.

If your goal is to be a CRNA why are you working in dialysis?

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Specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion.

Moved to Pre CRNA forum https://allnurses.com/pre-crna-inquiry/can-nephrology-nurse-508179.html

All info you need is here: ** Read First: How to Become a CRNA FAQ **

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Specializes in Trauma Surgery, Nursing Management.

I think that Case Western is the only CRNA school that will accept PACU as an alternative to ICU. Just a thought.

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Specializes in CRNA.

Some schools also accept ER experience, but it usually has to be from a trauma center where you will have the chance to work with very sick patients. I would get yourself into an ICU asap if you're interested in CRNA school; you will learn valuable skills (need at least 1-2 years of full-time ICU, some schools also prefer surgical or CV ICU)- best of luck!

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Specializes in NICU, ER, OR.

if she goes to an icu and gets at least one year of experience there, and has a bsn, and gets accepted to crna school, then yes, the chances are good....

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Specializes in Nephrology.
*** Yes, there is no way around the ICU experience requirment. All CRNA school MUST require at least one year of ICU experience in oder for the school to be accredited.

Besides ICU is where you will learn the skills you will need to suceed as a CRNA.

If your goal is to be a CRNA why are you working in dialysis?

i just arrived from the Philippines a month ago and this was the job that was available to me. No one is really hiring new grads right now so i had to take it.

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