How to become a CRNA

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Hey there!

I had some question, I wanted to know how to become a CRNA, I know I need to get my BSN, and must be a RN, but how do I get RN once I get my BSN?

Also, I believe you have to work in an acute care environment or something for 2 years or so, what exactly is acute care? Or is it another type of environment?

Any more info?

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I moved your thread to the Pre-CRNA forum. Here is a therad with FAQ's about how to become a CRNA:

https://allnurses.com/forums/f227/read-first-how-become-crna-faq-123275.html

One thing.....a BSN is a degree that results in RN (once you pass NCLEX-RN, you will be licensed as RN).

The CRNA must have a Masters degree (MSN).

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The CRNA must have a Masters degree (MSN).

Okay, thats a tad confusing. I thought you didn't have to have a MSN, or does going into the CRNA program result in MSN? Also, a tiny question, is the CRNA's job really busy? For some reason I just like doing a lot of paper work and talking to people about medical stuff, I just like to be a busy guy! lol. I've been exposed as a child to a lot of paper work, medicine, and a lot of things.

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Okay, thats a tad confusing. I thought you didn't have to have a MSN, or does going into the CRNA program result in MSN? Also, a tiny question, is the CRNA's job really busy? For some reason I just like doing a lot of paper work and talking to people about medical stuff, I just like to be a busy guy! lol. I've been exposed as a child to a lot of paper work, medicine, and a lot of things.

Yes, the CRNA has a masters (MSN). All (APN) - Advanced Practice nurses (NP, CRNA, CNS, CNM) are required to possess MSN. You will be conferred the MSN upon graduation from your APN program.

is the CRNA's job really busy?

Yes, as providers of acute/immediate life-supporting healthcare, they are quite busy.

For some reason I just like doing a lot of paper work and talking to people about medical stuff, I just like to be a busy guy! lol

You need to research what the career entails. Please check out the FAQ sticky thread provided. Speak with CRNAs in hospitals in your area. Get a feel for the career choice.

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Next, most schools require an undergraduate degree GPA of 3.0 or higher. If your GPA is below this, check with the school that granted your degree about the possibility of taking more classes, or retaking classes to raise your GPA.

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Most programs will look at applicants' GPA from a few different angles. The first consideration is the overall GPA, which must be at least greater than 3.0. Next, the applications committee will consider grades applicants received in the science courses, such as chemistry, microbiology, etc. Finally, the committee will look at grades received in nursing school. There is a lesson in this. If you have a 3.5 GPA, but your science and/or nursing school grades are lower grades, this may hurt you.

Okay, now i'm very confusing. (sorry)

Does this mean I have to go to nursing school AND college at the same time? I thought nursing school gave you classes like sciences. So do I have to major in something in college and get my BSN in nursing school? That would be a lot of money and time, how would I possibly study for one school when I'm attending another school.

-Confused Boy

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Okay, now i'm very confusing. (sorry)

Does this mean I have to go to nursing school AND college at the same time? I thought nursing school gave you classes like sciences. So do I have to major in something in college and get my BSN in nursing school? That would be a lot of money and time, how would I possibly study for one school when I'm attending another school.

-Confused Boy

Your nursing program will be in a college/university. You will take pre-req courses for the degree as well as nursing courses.

You will receive a BSN from the college/university where you are attending the nursing program.

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Thank you so much!

I really appreciate your time to answer my questions. I will come back to this post if I have any more questions, once again thank you! :thankya:

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Okay, I am back! :idea:

I have a question on the ICU, what type of ICU should I have experience in? I went to the "Critical Care Nursing" part of the site and I see there are different type of ICU. Which one what a person who wants to pursue a career in CRNA experience in? I actually heard the "surgery" once, but I'm not sure whats the name of it.

Well if anyone knows, just let this craving mind know.

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Specializes in Education, FP, LNC, Forensics, ED, OB.
Thank you so much!

I really appreciate your time to answer my questions. I will come back to this post if I have any more questions, once again thank you! :thankya:

You are welcome.

Okay, I am back! :idea:

I have a question on the ICU, what type of ICU should I have experience in? I went to the "Critical Care Nursing" part of the site and I see there are different type of ICU. Which one what a person who wants to pursue a career in CRNA experience in? I actually heard the "surgery" once, but I'm not sure whats the name of it.

Well if anyone knows, just let this craving mind know.

The RN seeking the CRNA career will work in any of the critical care units (ICU, CCU, MICU, SICU, etc.). That will be sufficient for experience necessary to go into nurse anesthesia. Any of these units where you will experience hemodynamic monitoring and provide care for the critically ill patient.

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