Long range plan

I'm starting college a little later in life (almost 30) and in some respects I feel like I'm at a disadvantage. However, it's given me over 10 years since high school to consider what I'd really like to be when I grow up. After a lot of research and debate I decided that I'd really love to be a CRNA.

I've got an idea of what my plan of attack needs to be to accomplish this, but I'm a little fuzzy on the details. Right now I'm in my second semester of pre nursing and I hope to apply for the nursing program next fall. I don't anticipate any problems getting in as I'm a good student with a 4.0 so far.

It's just a two year RN program from a local community college. After that I plan to do a RN to BSN transition program while simultaneously (hopefully) getting ICU work experience. And then, with luck, entrance into a nurse anesthesia program. I'm hoping to streamline the process as much as possible by doing everything extra I possibly can at the right times.

I know there are several tests that are required at various stages along the way. I've heard GRE mentioned a few times. Can someone kinda break down how the process works with approximate timeframes so I can get an idea of what I'm dealing with. It doesn't change what I want to do with my life, but it would be great to know better what I can expect from the path I've chosen.

Thanks a bunch!