MSN vs MS

[surfnurse311]

looking into applying to multiple CRNA schools. what is the overall differences between Masters of anesthesia vs masters of nurse anethesia. obviously one is based on science and other is nursing focused. but what i am looking for is what are the differences post education? both degrees result in you as a CRNA? is there any limits as to why i should avoid a MS degree opposed to the MSN

[manusko]

looking into applying to multiple CRNA schools. what is the overall differences between Masters of anesthesia vs masters of nurse anethesia. obviously one is based on science and other is nursing focused. but what i am looking for is what are the differences post education? both degrees result in you as a CRNA? is there any limits as to why i should avoid a MS degree opposed to the MSN

I have a MSN with a certificate in anesthesia. Makes no difference to the boards or who hires you from what I have seen and experienced.

[loveanesthesia]

The MS programs have more latitude in designing their curriculum. Some MSN programs are locked into utilizing some core courses at their University even if they don't apply to anesthesia. Once you complete a program makes no difference for boards or for hiring. In the past a MS degree was not always accepted by a College of Nursing if the CRNA with a MS wanted to teach in a MSN program or wanted to enroll in a doctoral program in nursing. That is not true any longer, I know several MS CRNA enrolled in nursing doctoral programs without any problem. And one MSN nurse anesthesia program I am familiar with has 100% of the CRNA faculty holding a MS degree as their highest degree.