Nursing Students NP Students
Published Mar 11, 2015
RngirlBsn2021
31 Posts
does anyone know anyone who does both. i wanted to become a nurse practitioner then later on a nurse anesthesiologist
Anonymous1257
145 Posts
Both are major undertakings, especially with the DNP being mandated for CRNAs this year. You could do it but... Just thinking about that many years of school and debt makes my brain fuzzy
newFNP2015
95 Posts
DNP is not mandated until 2025 for CRNAs and no set date for NPs that I'm aware of so that should not be an issue. I am unsure of the logistics of holding both licenses according to the BON, which may vary by state. With both programs running about 2-3 years, it might change before you complete both degrees, especially if you plan to gain experience as an NP prior to trying your hand at CRNA. It might be something to ask your BON.
Rose_Queen, BSN, MSN, RN
6 Articles; 11,903 Posts
You've gotten a few answers in the previous posts, but I just wanted to point out that the correct terminology is certified registered nurse anesthetist. An anesthesiologist has a medical degree.
BostonFNP, APRN
2 Articles; 5,582 Posts
We have several dual boarded NP/CRNAs that contribute here regularly.
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guest769224
1,698 Posts
We have several dual boarded NP/CRNAs that contribute here regularly. Sent from my iPhone.
Would you mind stating who? The only member I am aware of is nomadcrna
umm okay I knew that
umm why would you think i did not know that ?
JSRN19
19 Posts
BostonFNP, Im curious as to logistically how being dual boarded NP and CRNA works. Im applying for CRNA school now but have always had an interest in Acute Care NP as well.