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CNL to CRNA

Hi all,

I have a quick question for you.

I have a bachelors (non-nursing) and I'm applying to some nursing programs now. The programs are a mix of BSN, aBSN, and a entry to practice (generalist) CNL-MSN program.

I favor the MSN because a graduate degree affords me more financial aid than a second bachelors.

My question is: has anyone heard of a CNL who had a non-nursing bachelors (but who had fulfilled all of the other standard requirements like 2 yrs critical care experience etc) being admitted to an anesthetist program?

So to summarize- I would have a MSN and a BS at the time that I applied for a CRNA program.

Am I setting myself up for not being able to apply to CRNA programs if I skip the BSN and go directly into the MSN?

I am aware that UMB offers a DNP that I would be eligible for, but I'm wondering if anyone knows of any other programs that would accept that pathway, and if anyone knows of someone who has actually done it.

Thanks!

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    I am in nearly the same boat. Applying to a master's entry CNL at UVA and AD/BSN at community college where you take an extra class per semester online through ODU to get the BSN.

    I emailed VCU (closest CRNA school to me) and they said MSN is fine even though the website says BSN or other suitable bachelor's degree. I would check with the schools you would be considering.

    I am having a hard time justifying the nearly triple costs of the MSN compared to the AD/BSN, although it would be nice to already have the MSN if I decide not to pursue CRNA.

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    Hello! I know this is an old thread, but I am wondering if you ever came to a conclusion about the CNL to CRNA dilemma. I am in the process of applying to nursing programs as a second degree student and am weighing my options (master's entry CNL vs absn). Thanks!

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    it doesn't matter at all. no program will look at the CNL and say "actually this MSN won't fly, you need a BSN." an "entry level" MSN, which the CNL programs are, includes all of the courses that would be required for a BSN, except for maybe a few non-nursing ones which is ok because you already have a bachelor's in something.

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    Also, if you are dead set on CRNA, I would skip the CNL altogether.

    They are expensive programs. Get an ADN, bridge to a BSN and spend the real money for anesthesia school.

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