How does it look for me?

[snoopy69]

Hi, I just found this forum because I have heard about the profession of CRNA and shadowed one not that long ago. I'm a biology major about to be a senior and I was wondering if you all could tell me what the best course of action would be to become a CRNA. I know that you usually have to have a BSN, but I've seen programs say that a BS is fine also as long as you have atleast a year of critical care RN experience. Do schools favor people who have BSNs over BS? How would it be possible for me to become an RN without first getting a BSN? I know of some accelerated second degree BSN programs but I'm not sure what the CRNA schools think of this. Did anyone here have a BS before becoming a CRNA? Can you all give me some advice?

[utahliz]

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[snoopy69]

Snoopy, I can't speak to whether schools prefer a BSN to a BS. But I was in almost the same boat as you are now. I had a BS in another field and am planning to become a CRNA. You have to be a practicing RN, which means you need an ADN (2 yrs + prereqs) or a BSN. For me, the accelerated BSN route was faster. I took prereqs for a year and am in a 12-month Second Degree BSN program that will conclude in August. For me, it's a rough schedule, but that's due to a combination of factors which may not apply to you--first year of the program (so there are bugs to work out), 3 kids and I commute 75 miles each way.

Thanks utahliz,

what 12 month program are you in? there's one in atlanta where i am that is 16 months and i'd have to complete like 6 prereqs before i even enter that.

[catcolalex]

most schools require a bsn, not just a BS, this will limit the schools you can apply to. up to you.

[utahliz]

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