crna

You'll need a BSN and at least a year of critical care experience to be accepted. CRNA programs are two years long.

The CRNA is a graduate degree (MSN). These programs require a BSN and at least 1 year of fulltime experience in an ICU as a RN. Many programs want a minumum of 2 years of ICU experience

Admissions is very competitive for CRNA programs, so they will look at your transcripts, work experience, GRE tests (if required), written statements, interviews, etc. Most programs that I am personally aware of receive several hundred applications for their program (for 15-20 spaces a year).

To piggyback on arab_rider's comment, u do need a bsn "or other appropriate degree" to become a crna, however, Rush U in Chicago has an ASN to MSN program for rn's who want to bypass the bsn and go straight to a specialty, but crna is not included in your choice of specialties. Most crna programs are 2 - 3 yrs. long and require @ least 1yr. of critical care experience ( nicu & er don't meet the requirement @ most schools) For more info & a list of schools w/ accredited crna programs visit aana.com

I mean, that's pretty obvious, but what I mean is, once you're an rn, can you continue on to become a crna without needing to become or take anything in between?

also, what's the average length of a crna program?

why not go on the websites of the programs you are interested in?

why not go on the websites of the programs you are interested in?

Of course do that too... When it comes time to look for crna schools, research them. Quality of programs varies greatly from what I've read and spoke with srna/crnas about. SUPPOSEDLY some programs are run almost entirely by MDAs that teach you the least that they can so you are dependent on MDAs rather than every having the chance to work independently. Also, check accreditation. If it is not "regionally" accredited then you most likely will have problems if you ever decide to go to DNP. Like another poster said.. it's highly competitive.. get experience on CVICU or maybe SICU.. take the extra classes like critical care. I wish you the best!