CCRN or not?

None of the CRNA schools in my area require the CCRN for application.

Are there any CRNA Profs out there who feel it should be a prerequisite to apply to a CRNA program?

Thanks.

I am not a CRNA prof, but am a CRNA student. I am not sure how I feel about the CCRN being a requirement, but I think that it may be a good predictor of success in an anesthesia program. The CCRN requires a high level of critical thinking - situations you encounter in the operating room will require you to critically think at the level of the CCRN exam (although usually much more in depth than that). My opinion is that if you had a significant amount of trouble with the CCRN, perhaps anesthesia is something you should think carefully about.

Now having said that, I did get into CRNA school without the CCRN, but I received the certification two months before I started school. So take it for what it's worth.

i'm not in crna school, but i am currently in the application process. i am ccrn certified, and the professors at the program that i just recently interviewed at brought that up and were very impressed by it. ccrn is not a requirement for that program, but they were impressed with it. hth.

jenny

Get your CCRN, it shows you have a good knowledge base and can set a goal, study, and pass a difficult exam. No school requires CCRN but IMHO it can't hurt and certainly will help.

regards,

skipaway, CRNA

Get your CCRN, it shows you have a good knowledge base and can set a goal, study, and pass a difficult exam. No school requires CCRN but IMHO it can't hurt and certainly will help.

regards,

skipaway, CRNA

yup, that !

It seemed that most of my classmates had gotten the CCRN prior to applying, myself included (took it the day before my interview). So even though it is not required, it is something most other applicants will probably have under their belt to increase their chances of acceptance, so it is probably something you will want to consider to remain competitive.

I am also in the process of applying to anesthesia school and I was told that it was not required but it was recommended. I thought that it couldn't hurt to try. I took it last week and passed it. I agree that it is a good was to assess the critical thinking skills that are used in critical care.

None of the CRNA schools in my area require the CCRN for application.

Are there any CRNA Profs out there who feel it should be a prerequisite to apply to a CRNA program?

Thanks.

Go for it!!! The test really isn't that bad. Good Luck!!!

Get your CCRN, it shows you have a good knowledge base and can set a goal, study, and pass a difficult exam. No school requires CCRN but IMHO it can't hurt and certainly will help.

regards,

skipaway, CRNA

Here is how I see having the CCRN will help you. Not everyone applying will have it, therefore it will set you apart from those who do not. In my interview it was mentioned that I had my CCRN even though it was not required. In my research I have seen a few schools that mention the CCRN. One school in Texas specifically states that if you apply and do not get in, then re-apply the CCRN is required.

Speaking of this certification, I am starting CRNA school in a week, my CCRN expires in December...any reason I should renew it?

I thought about this same thing. I think I would like to maintain the certification for what ever it's worth. However it does cost money that could be used for something else while your in school.

I thought about this same thing. I think I would like to maintain the certification for what ever it's worth. However it does cost money that could be used for something else while your in school.

you should maintain it until you pass your crna boards.

you should maintain it until you pass your crna boards.

I agree. It will only cost you the fee to renew since you will be getting plenty of CEU's through your CRNA courses. Also if you are ever thinking about going into education it looks good. You know how it is in the education world...the more letters behind your name the better you look to the university.