direct entry bsn/msn in nurse anesthesia??

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i just graduated with a BA and all nursing prereqs and i am looking for direct entry programs where i could earn a bsn and then msn in nurse anesthesia. i am currently looking at columbia's program but would like to find other options due to the competitiveness. does anyone know of other such programs ON THE EAST COAST?

Specializes in Anesthesia.

In a recent discussion with nursing educators, CRNA educators and critical care nurses, from their perspective, there appears to be a lack of clinical nursing experience going on. Nursing programs are having difficulties finding clinical sites for their students, CRNA PDs complain that people who have minimum experience are trying to apply for anesthesia and the critical care nurses tell me that new grad RNs have to be trained on basic skills.

The message here---get as much clinical nursing experience as you can before applying to anesthesia school. It will give you a competitive advantage, especially if your science grades are good.

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Well, I would never let them drive it. But, if they were driving for two or three years, well...that's a different story. Then they could do it any time they want. :chuckle

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Specializes in Cardiac/Telemetry.

Before they close this thread, I have a question.

I have an associate's degree and I know that you need a BSN. However, my grades weren't that great. My GPA was very low. Does that mean that I can NEVER be a CRNA? Is it absolutely impossible?

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Before they close this thread, I have a question.

I have an associate's degree and I know that you need a BSN. However, my grades weren't that great. My GPA was very low. Does that mean that I can NEVER be a CRNA? Is it absolutely impossible?

It won't be impossible, but you have to get your climbing boots on because you have a higher mountain to climb. You will have to retake the science courses, you will have to ace the BSN courses, and you will have to score well on your GRE.

But the key will be to retake the pre-req science courses and show that you have the aptitude. Also, find out which schools you want to apply to eventually and gear yourself for their requirement.

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Mentioning "pre-req science courses" can you elaborate on that?

I'm a Bio Major that switched into BSN. And I have currently finished all the way up to Upper division Biochem.

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