NP or CRNA? Help!!!

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Hi everyone, I'm currently an RN who just graduated and got hire in FL hospital. But I'm only have my ADN degree at this time and would like to advance my carrier. I'm kind of in between two choices of choosing between applying for Bachelor and than continue for Nurse Anesthetist or apply the bridge program to become Nurse Practitioner. I would like to know how hard the school is going to be between these two considering that I need to work 72 hours on the MED-TELE floor. And how long will take me to graduate between these two major. I will be very appreciated if anyone can answer my question because I'm really confuse right now to make the decision. Thanks.

Nanaita

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Specializes in Critical Care, Education.

I believe you will need to work at least 2 years in ICU in order to qualify for acceptance into CRNA programs. I don't see how you can work while completing this program, since it includes extensive clinical practice requirements.

NP credentials require an MSN. The programs all include clinical practicum requirements that may be tough to arrange if your work schedule is not flexible. Are you thinking of trying for admission into an accelerated program that includes the BSN along the way?

There are other MSN routes that do not include so much clinical time - CNS, admin, educator - have you given any thought to these?

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

CNS also includes extensive clinical time - in my state, IL, the clinical time is the same as NP.

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