Is 2yrs really enough?

[shirleyTX]

Hello,

The moment I decided I wanted to become a nurse I knew I wanted to go all the way and get my Masters. I start the BSN program in Aug. 2003. My question is about the required work experience to get into a CRNA program. I know most schools require 1 yr ICU, I thought I would work for 2yrs at a Level I trama SICU and then apply. Is it possible to get in and be prepared with 2yrs experience? Or if I did get in, would I be lost because not enough experience. I emailed the school I want to get into once I apply to CRNA school and they emailed me back and just stated 1yr was required. I just wanted to know the real scoop on experience and have a better idea once I'm there. Thanx for any advice.

[Rhon1991]

OSU has a crna program?????

[Rhon1991]

Originally posted by cincygirlpnp

I applied to four grad schools (Wright State in Dayton, OH, University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio, Ohio State in Columbus, OH, and University of Ky in Lexington KY.) I was accepted at all of these schools before I had even finished my BSN program. The experience I got over the summer between graduation as a BSN and starting grad school was the only experience I had as an RN. None of these schools said anythig about my lack of experience. University of Cincinnati actually said they preferred new grads because they thought is was important to put younger MSN grads out in the workforce as a way to "lure" younger nursing professionals seeking a higher degree. If it helps my undregrad GPA was a 3.92 and I got a 1700 on my GRE (the old one- the new GRE is scored differently)

sorry, i didnt see page 2 of responses. so cincygirl is not talking about crna school rather np school, right? yes, i would be shocked if someone got into crna school without the one year of cc. i am disappointed osu doesnt have a crna program...