MSA versus MSN

deannicholas · May 20, 2008

Wow, checked out their CRNA program, only about 40k for residents. That's cheap considering my AAS RN cost about 25k

Sapper41 · May 22, 2008

Thanks for all the responses. My thought are actually that I dont want a DNP or DNAP, I actually would like to get a PhD in Neuroscience. That being said do you think it would be better to go toa school where I will get a MSA? Oh and to clarify I am refering to MSN CRNA vs MSA CRNA.

allnurses Guide · May 22, 2008

Thanks for all the responses. My thought are actually that I dont want a DNP or DNAP, I actually would like to get a PhD in Neuroscience. That being said do you think it would be better to go toa school where I will get a MSA? Oh and to clarify I am refering to MSN CRNA vs MSA CRNA.

I think if you truly want a PhD in neuroscience then you should do some extensive research into which program is best for your ultimate goal. Getting an MS or MSN in anesthesia has absolutely no effect on the science content taught at a particular school. I am going to one of the few nurse anesthesia schools that teach a formal/separate neuroscience course and we have an MSN program. The other thing to realize is that a PhD in neuroscience at most universities is going to take you another 5-7yrs of full time study/research and dissertation.

linemen30 · May 23, 2008

I have been told that we will be grandfathered in for the future push towards Doctorate prepared by 20??. Think of how many CRNA's went to diploma programs and were grandfathered in. I have been told by the AANA that the only difference is theory b/t the two. So it is truly up to the student and what they prefer and let's face it, where they get accepted.