Do I have enough RN experience for CRNA school?

[stcyleigh]

Hello,

I'm hoping for a little advice related to RN experience needed before applying to CRNA school...

Currently, I am a an RN working in a 30 bed MICU at a large teaching hospital. I graduated from an accelerated BSN program in July of 07' with a 3.8 GPA. I have been working at the MICU since graduation and will have 2 years experience before applying to CRNA school. I also have a BA in psychology from UCLA, and 5+ experience working at non-profits and a 3rd party medical reviewing company (hopefully this all adds to being a well-rounded candidate?). I am involved with the infection control committee at my hospital as well as the clinical research committee.

With that said, can anyone suggest anything else I can do to prepare myself for CRNA applications? (I also plan to take the CCRN examination in May)

Thanks for your help!

[NiteyNite]

Get the CCRN and go for it. Just make sure you understand the CCRN material and apply it to your practice rather than just knowing it to pass a test. Do that and your golden. Have you taken the GRE? Don't forget you need to do that as well for most programs.

[perkizme]

Take GRE if you haven't already. Sounds like you're already pretty competitive. Good luck!

[stcyleigh]

Hey NiteyNite,

Thanks for the advice! I will definitely learn as much as possible during the CCRN review; and, I have already taken the GRE (pretty sure it was taken within the last 5 years...)