Confusion about changes in program requirements

[fxyghi]

So I am about to attend a 2 year accelerated program to get my BSN. I overall wanted to become a CRNA and was hoping to do it as fast as possible because of the five year limit of the pre reqs courses that I have taken that some programs have. I would be done nursing school in the spring of 2021 and ideally have an ICU job straight out. By the time I have that one year minimum experience (I know two is preferred but I would have to retake some pre reqs) it would be 2022. I have read that by 2025 all CRNA's would have to attain their DNAP to practice and that CRNA master programs are switching over to DNAP programs. If this is the case does that mean I would have to apply to only a DNAP program?

I know some CRNA programs are 26 months so assuming I got in I would obtain a CRNA degree before 2025. Is this irrelevant because of the fact that no CRNA programs will be offered starting 2022? If this is the case how would I go about becoming a CRNA given the new changes and the fact that I'll only have enough experience to apply by the time the changes have already occurred? Sorry with all the questions I've been doing some research but have been a little confused about the DNAP program itself and how to go about the process now. I watched the youtube video about the changes but still am a little confused

[CRNA, DNSc]

Any student starting a CRNA program after January 1st, 2022 must complete with a doctoral degree so yes you will have to apply to a DNAP or DNP CRNA program which is likely to be at least 36 months in length.

[ptier_MNMurse, BSN, RN]

"The Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) requires that all students matriculating into a nurse anesthesia educational program on January 1, 2022 or thereafter be enrolled in a program approved by the COA to award a practice doctoral degree." (http://www2.smumn.edu/deptpages/~NAP/pages/apply.html)

You would have to enroll in a DNP/DNAP program for CRNA. This just means they no longer offer the Masters of Science in Nursing with a focus in anesthesia. Often it also means they just add on additional coursework to the MSN program to make it a DNP program, effectively lengthening the program (average length for a masters program: 24-28 months, average length for a DNP program 36-42 months). So it adds on a little time, but not that much with perspective on the rest of your career.

Also the DNP/DNAP requires a DNP project whereas the MSN requires a masters thesis. I can't speak much to comparing these, having never done either, but both are research heavy.

Honestly, the DNP/DNAP route sounds awesome and I am really excited for it! I thought at first the MSN would really be all I want, as this is all you would really need to practice. But being able to teach way down the line with the DNP, as well as the higher professional level of education, I believe would foster deeper respect for the profession as it continues to make advancements in practice. The CRNA role is constantly developing and I think attaining the higher level of education is awesome!