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I am currently a nursing student, graduating this year with my BSN. My current GPA is subpar, at just above a 3.2. As test taking is not my specialty, I excel in clinical practice. Upon graduation I intend to retake science class to help my GPA, and I intend to involve myself in hospital committees and leadership roles. Is there anything else I can do to help my chances into a CRNA school? I know this is the career path for me, and I really do not want GPA to be the reason I do not get an opportunity to prove it.

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Specializes in Critical Care, Capacity/Bed Management.

Most, if not all CRNA curriculum are extremely competitive. That being said most prefer a GPA of 3.7 and above, GRE testing, 1+ year in a high acuity critical care unit (ER/PACU usually does not count), and CCRN certification.

While many nursing students believe they would like to pursue CRNA schooling, working in the field exposes them to other avenues of higher education. For example, like you I was dead set on becoming a CRNA; after working in ICU for close to two years as a nurse I have realized that a DNP in acute care is more of my liking or even a Ph.D in nursing (I love education). Everyone finds their niche eventually, explore a bunch!

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A GPA is a pretty important consideration when schools are reviewing applications for the CRNA program. My recommendation would be to work on your weakness by getting help with improving your test taking skills.

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