the fastest wat to go from LVN to CRNA

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hello guys! im a new grad LVN and am interested in becoming a CRNA. I know the road is long and costly. id like to eliminate as much of the "long" road as I can. I got into nursing just for the stability. my mom always told me it would be a good field and id never be without a job for more then a day. is it quicker/possible to go lvn/ADN/CRNA? price isn't the issue for me(obviously it is an issue but im willing to overlook it because I HATE school but love its rewards, so the sooner im done with it, the better). I am in california right now and would like to start classes as soon as possible. also I was reading that California RN's arent able to practice in other states? whats the deal with that? any help would be good help. thanks in advance for all your help.

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Specializes in Critical Care.

1) Get your RN-BSN.

2) Work for at least a year (preferably two) in critical care while completing any other prerequisite courses.

3) Apply to a CRNA program.

4) Profit.

Some colleges will offer RN-ADN to MSN programs in which the BSN is awarded during the program, but I'm not sure if any offer such a route to CRNA.

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Specializes in Mother-Baby, Rehab, Hospice, Memory Care.

I believe you will need to get your BSN to be able to enter a CRNA program. So you could go the LVN-ADN then ADN-BSN route or staight LVN-BSN, for whatever is available in your area. I know that joining the military doesn't sound attractive to most people right now, but the Army does offer a CRNA program to RN BSNs. So that is one option that might help pay for some or all of your schooling. I think that only LVNs who become RNs in CA through a special program only in CA are not eligible for licensure in other states. My mom got her BSN in CA a looong time ago and has been working in WA for the past 14 years.

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thanks guys

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