Getting accepted into CRNA school with a pass/fail BSN

[MeganC012]

I have been a nurse for about 10 years, with experience in the ER, ICU and OR in a level 1 trauma center and I am considering applying for CRNA school. I have also had supervisory positions in these fields and have my CCRN. I am concerned about the GPA requirement, though. When I went through my ADN program years ago I had about a 2.7 (this is not reflective of my potential as a student. I was admitted to the hospital for a few weeks almost every semester of nursing school. Unfortunately, I got a 0% on a test almost every semester due to this and my school was not willing to let me re-take the tests. I got at least a 93% on all the other tests and assignments, but with the missed tests, it averaged out to a C.) I recently finished my BSN a year or two ago, but the program was a pass/fail program. They do not give out letter grades. At the time, I was not considering going to CRNA school, so that did not matter to me. I am now reconsidering my options, however, I am concerned that the combination of the pass/fail BSN and the lower GPA for my ADN program will prevent me from admission. Does anyone have any thoughts on this or any suggestions to improve my chances for admission?

Thanks for your input!

[CRNA, DNSc]

Yes you are correct that you have an up hill battle to get admitted. Even figuring the pass/fail as a 3.0 you are likely to fall below minimum GPA for interviews. Look at a programs prerequisites, if you grades in those were poor repeat for 4.0. Talk to the specific programs you are considering for their recommendations. Good luck

[whitescrubsaremyfave]

I'm no expert by any means but I have seen some others suggest graduate level coursework to demonstrate your competence and ability. Alternatively I have seen others suggest taking undergrad physiology, ochem, stats, etc). I feel your struggle though, I, too, have a 3.0 BSN as my program was Pass/Fail ?