CRNA program out of high school

[thechamster]

Hello Everyone,

A friend of mine told me that he heard someone got accepted into a CRNA right out of high school. I guess it leads you to become a RN then one year in the ICU and eventually a nurse anesthesia program. The school that this person is going to is Univ. of Detroit Mercy. Have you ever heard about this program or one like it? or is it b.s?

[SnowStar4]

When in doubt, call the school!

[elkpark]

When in doubt, call the school!

Or, at least, check the website! :)

I just Googled UD Mercy and casually checked the website(s) -- looks like they have a school of nursing and a CRNA program, so, technically, you could go through the entire educational process there to become a CRNA, but that is true of many schools. I didn't see any mention of a special program that accepts high school grads to become CRNAs -- the CRNA program requires that you be a licensed RN with acceptable GRE scores, ICU experience, etc. (same as other CRNA programs) in order to be eligible to apply.

[baker1bv]

I highly doubt it. The CRNA degree is one of the most sought after masters programs in the country making it one of the most competitive. Admitting a student directly from high school would be a bad decision. Many many good high school students struggle in college. I would put a large sum of money on BS.

[RN1982]

That's funny. No honestly, no one gets accepted out of HS into a CRNA program. One reason being is that all the programs in Michigan require a BSN.

[Nicole1224]

I would definitely check the website and/or contact the school. I have heard of Wayne State having a program for exceptional HS grads, where if they complete their pre-med at Wayne and maintain a certain GPA throughout undergrad, they are accepted to their Med School w/out having to take the MCAT. I also know a girl who is attending Detroit Mercy for PA and she is completing her undergrad there then doing an extra year to become a PA w/out having to take whatever entrance exam they need. It may be uncommon or unheard of for CRNA programs to do the same thing, but I would definitely check out for yourself instead.