Med school drop out, now a CRNA. Ask me anything...

[MDdropouttoCRNA]

The title says it all. Did not do well in med school, dropped out, did a ABSN program, worked in the ICU for 2 years before going on to CRNA school. Now I am a CRNA.

[Hoosier_RN, MSN]

On 2/4/2022 at 4:11 PM, anastasia_anesthesia said:

Your story interests me, and I'm so glad it all worked out. I'm currently finishing a Master's in Medical Science at a DO school after earning a BA in biology in undergrad. The primary goal was to use the masters as a boost in my med school application, but now I'm thinking that CRNA sounds like a more attractive career path. Obviously, I wouldn't want to go back and do a 4 year BSN after all this... Can you describe your experience with the ABSN? Did you need to become an RN first? How did you find a program that fit you best? How long did the whole process take between stopping med school and becoming a CRNA?

ABSN is an accelerated BSN, which leads you to get your RN. This along with a couple of years (at least) in an ICU setting, are required to apply for CRNA school. Schools vary on GPA and other requirements 

[yowhatspoppin]

Hi I just came across your post and found it encouraging. Thanks for sharing your story! I was wondering if I could message you about your experience as I was in a similar situation w med school and the ABSN

[Jawo Lamin]

I'm a premed student and  I graduated this semester. I'm currently studying for the Mcat for the January test dates. Do some CRNA school replace your Mcat score for the GRE.  

[offlabel]

doubt that would happen enough times to actually have a policy about it. not on any admissions committee so pure speculation....prolly more trouble than it's worth accepting an mcat score in lieu of gre. just ask specific programs if you're curious.

[Jawo Lamin]

offlabel said:

doubt that would happen enough times to actually have a policy about it. not on any admissions committee so pure speculation....prolly more trouble than it's worth accepting an mcat score in lieu of gre. just ask specific programs if you're curious.

Thank you. I appreciate it.

[Qwiigley, BSN, MSN, DNP, RN, CRNA]

I bet you are glad you don't have the huge student loans you would have had! Now you can have a life, too!