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What RN to BSN program are you referring to? What state hospital? I obtained my ADN from HCC and then my RN to BSN from UTA online and have a few interviews lined up already. CRNA schools really don't care where you get your degree from. A RN to BSN degree teaches you nothing for preparation for CRNA school. Good thing about the RN to BSN program is it's a easy way to boost your GPA. More ICU experience, higher acuity patients, high GPA and high GRE scores will make you stand out. CCRN is a must as well. It might benefit you to apply later as you will have more time to save up money for the program. I hate to say this but at the end of the day you will be just another applicant. Everyone competing with you will have the same stats or have a edge up against you in one part of your application.Diversity goes a long way when applying to school.Your passion of learning about science will show once you're in the program. Best of luck to you!

Make sure the school you do get your BSN from is regionally accredited, and if you have your heart set on those two CRNA schools you can contact them directly and ask. From my experience most schools are pretty responsive.

What RN to BSN program are you referring to? What state hospital? I obtained my ADN from HCC and then my RN to BSN from UTA online and have a few interviews lined up already. CRNA schools really don't care where you get your degree from. A RN to BSN degree teaches you nothing for preparation for CRNA school. Good thing about the RN to BSN program is it's a easy way to boost your GPA. More ICU experience, higher acuity patients, high GPA and high GRE scores will make you stand out. CCRN is a must as well. It might benefit you to apply later as you will have more time to save up money for the program. I hate to say this but at the end of the day you will be just another applicant. Everyone competing with you will have the same stats or have a edge up against you in one part of your application.Diversity goes a long way when applying to school.Your passion of learning about science will show once you're in the program. Best of luck to you!

Could we private message? I have some questions. Are you in CRNA school or applying to CRNA school? :)

I think I have a satisfactory patient population. IABP, LVAD, Impella, ECMO, CABG, CRRT, and your routine ICU patients (DKA, SIRS SEPSIS, CHF, COPD, GI bleeds, etc.).

If I apply to CRNA school by fall 2018 I would have had 1.5 years of ICU experience and if I apply in 2019 I would have had closer to 2.5. I'm noticing 2019 is the best bet and will allow me to save.

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