FGCU CRNA 2018

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Anyone applying for January 2018?

Are you all applying for a master's program or DNP for anesthesia? I'm curious bc I'd like to go back to school (BSN-MSN for), but it seems in 2025 the new requirement is DNP.

This one is a Master's program. If you can do it (your BSN-MSN) now, I would recommend to not waste any time and go for it.

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Specializes in pediatrics/ geriatrics.

I'm still accruing my ICU experience. Unfortunately, I can't even apply to school until I have the 1-2 yrs experience. I think that's why I'm so concerned about the 2025 requirement. I'd much rather do BSN-MSN then MSN-DNP (if needed later). I just think by the time I start the only programs will be MSN-DNP bc the MSN programs are already being faded out, so when I go to apply i'll need a MSN. Any suggestions on which route to go?

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I'm still accruing my ICU experience. Unfortunately, I can't even apply to school until I have the 1-2 yrs experience. I think that's why I'm so concerned about the 2025 requirement. I'd much rather do BSN-MSN then MSN-DNP (if needed later). I just think by the time I start the only programs will be MSN-DNP bc the MSN programs are already being faded out, so when I go to apply i'll need a MSN. Any suggestions on which route to go?

Oh okay. but is anesthesia where you want to go? BNS-MSN is technically NP. CRNA however is a seperate track. If you want to do NP then most schools don't require you to have much experience, if any. CRNA does require one to have the ICU experience as you mentioned. Yes, programs are fading the MSN out. If you start and finish before 2025, I think you will be grandfathered in. I am not sure you're requiered to get your DNP if you graduate before the deadline. Having said that, it does behoove one to go for the DNP instead of the MSN if piossible.

Others might have a better clarification.

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Specializes in ICU, NICU.

Just for clarification. The new standards will not require you to have a MSN in order to apply for the DNP programs. You can enter with your BSN. Most programs will be BSN to DNP

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I agree. They may not even review applications until after May 31st.

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Specializes in TSICU.

Just as an FYI, I interviewed there a couple years ago. Was one of the more laid back interviews I had. Was no clinical questions. Pretty much a get to know you and why you want to do be a CRNA interview. Ended up going somewhere else but if you aren't from that area you need to make sure you go to Sanibel island. Not being from the area I couldn't believe how nice it was, and am considering planning vacations out there in the future.

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This thread is so quiet! Tomorrow is the deadline! Where is everyone from?

I live in Ft. Myers, Florida - but I am originally from Massachusetts.

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It could be because anxiety levels are at an all time high! Happy deadline day everyone! Best of luck! Let us know when you get that call!

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Yes very true! BEST OF LUCK TO ALL!

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Specializes in Cardiac ICU.
I'm still accruing my ICU experience. Unfortunately, I can't even apply to school until I have the 1-2 yrs experience. I think that's why I'm so concerned about the 2025 requirement. I'd much rather do BSN-MSN then MSN-DNP (if needed later). I just think by the time I start the only programs will be MSN-DNP bc the MSN programs are already being faded out, so when I go to apply i'll need a MSN. Any suggestions on which route to go?

I'm also in the same boat as you. I won't be applying until January 2019 or 2020. I spoke with someone from FGCU and they are already in the process of transitioning the program to a DNP only program. Not sure when it'll happen but possibly for 2019 or 2020. Best of luck to everyone applying!

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Anyone got the email today?

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Yep I did

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