How could non-nursing major graduates become RN?

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I was looking at the websites of some CRNA programs. Almost all of them say they require a BSN or a Bachelor in science as designated appropriate by program committees.

I was confused. Since all programs require RN license and acute care experience. If somebody, say, has a BS in Biology, how could he become RN and be eligible to apply for CRNA programs, when RN require nursing education. But I do see some CRNAs have a BS in Biology, and from their resume, they don't seem to have a ADN either.

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I was looking at the websites of some CRNA programs. Almost all of them say they require a BSN or a Bachelor in science as designated appropriate by program committees.

I was confused. Since all programs require RN license and acute care experience. If somebody, say, has a BS in Biology, how could he become RN and be eligible to apply for CRNA programs, when RN require nursing education. But I do see some CRNAs have a BS in Biology, and from their resume, they don't seem to have a ADN either.

You can get an RN license by getting a Diploma. Also, some of these maybe grandfather CRNA's who started practicing before the current educational requirements.

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Two ways for someone to become an RN with a BS in another field. A) Go to an ADN or diploma program and become and RN, or B) Go to an accelerated BSN program for students with BS in another subject. Both routes take about the same amount of time. Also, all CRNAs are RN's, no matter where or when they went to school. People do not list ADN or diploma after your name. If you go to an accredited nursing school and pass your certification boards, you are an RN, whether your education be ADN, diploma or BSN. Hope this makes things more clear.

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ThinkingAboutIt and TraumaNurse, Thank you for your reply. :)

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Specializes in ER.

Accelerated BSN programs are usually pretty darn quick. If you have one in your area you ahould check it out. Around here they take about 18 months to complete.

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Best way to go is an ABS (accelerated BS in nursing) program.

There are 12 month ones - I'll start one this May ...

Don't get an ADN or a diploma ... only a handful of CRNA schools will look at you. Besides, it's the same cost and time commitment.

Start with the AACN's website (American Association of Colleges of Nursing).

You'll find a list with accelerated BSN programs.

Good luck

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I was looking at the websites of some CRNA programs. Almost all of them say they require a BSN or a Bachelor in science as designated appropriate by program committees.

I was confused. Since all programs require RN license and acute care experience. If somebody, say, has a BS in Biology, how could he become RN and be eligible to apply for CRNA programs, when RN require nursing education. But I do see some CRNAs have a BS in Biology, and from their resume, they don't seem to have a ADN either.

Another option would be an Assosiates of Science in Nursing with a Bachelors in Science as a secondary degree.

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Specializes in Med-Surg.

My first degree was a BA in sociology. I also have a diploma in nursing. I can go straight into a MSN program at many schools.

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