CRNA questions.. please help!

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I am in need of some guidance from any current CRNAs or CRNA students.. I am 27 years old, I have been an RN for 3 years, I've worked at a level 1 PICU for 2.5 years and recently transferred to adult CCU. I am 2 semesters into obtaining my FNP/CNS at a SoCal University and the more I get into the FNP/CNS program the more I realize I do not want to become either one. I've thought about becoming a CRNA before but I didn't think my grades were not good enough (GPA 3.5). However now I am now set on at least trying to get into a CRNA program in the near future. My questions are:

1. Should I just drop out of my current graduate studies or continue? I feel like I am wasting my time doing something I do not like but I also feel that my two semesters will be a waste and I should just finish. Will CRNA programs frown upon me dropping out of a graduate program?

2. Is it true that some CRNA programs do not accept those already with an MSN?

3. Has anyone every heard of an FNP/CNS who is also a CRNA?

Any answers to any of these questions will be very helpful. Thank you!

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Specializes in ICU.

1. No you can quit, of you get into a nursing CRNA program and not a science based crna program the classes you took might transfer. Taking these classes show that you can handle masters level classes.2.No it's not true... There are programs out there with a post masters crna program.. It usually requires all anesthesia classes be taken but those you took in Fnp: ie pharm, patho, ethics , policy will usually transfer in a nursing based school.3.yes , I think it's nomad crna who is on here that was a CRNA first then became a NP. (s)he says having the 2 degrees can be good. (S)he can run an ER as a FNP and work in the OR. Sounds like a lot of flexibility to me. I also met a person at work who was no first then became crna.

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thank you!

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Specializes in CRNA, Law, Peer Assistance, EMS.

Your grades and your current degree pursuits should not be a problem at all. Apply to CRNA school and transfer. But ONLY apply if you WILL leave your current program and accept the slot...otherwise turning it down COULD sink you next time around.

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I think you need to evaluate why you enjoy being a nurse. What is it about the CNS/FNP role that you did not like? Just curious.

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