online BSN prior to CRNA?

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Specializes in Critcal Care.

I have two semesters left of RN school and will then beging to complete my BSN. However, I'm trying to decide whether or not to pursue my BSN through an online program. Do CRNA schools frown upon online degrees?

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Specializes in CCU, CVR.

I think that when it comes to a BSN, all that matters is your piece of paper. The things that matter to CRNA schools are you grades and past experiences. I have an online BSN degree, and I am in CRNA school. That's just my opinion in a nut shell

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Specializes in SICU.

I start crna school in Aug. of 08. I did my BSN on line b/c I am the bread winner of the family. I most of the time worked 55+hrs a week, so online was the only way to go. I was a C and B student during my ADN, but all A's in BSN. I think it showed the interviewers that I could multi-task overtime work/school/family and still make all A's. I think it helped my chances. Just my opinion.

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Specializes in Anesthesia, CTICU.
I start crna school in Aug. of 08. I did my BSN on line b/c I am the bread winner of the family. I most of the time worked 55+hrs a week, so online was the only way to go. I was a C and B student during my ADN, but all A's in BSN. I think it showed the interviewers that I could multi-task overtime work/school/family and still make all A's. I think it helped my chances. Just my opinion.

Thanks for sharing your situation, and congrats on getting into crna school! I'm in a similar boat (family, work, school) so it's great to hear success stories of people being able to juggle a very busy life and continue their education.... :typing

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Specializes in Ortho and Tele med/surg.

First let me say, congrats to scrna3851 on getting into CRNA school. I had some doubts too because my grades in my ADN program are B's and C's. I thought my chances of getting into a CRNA program were doomed. But thank you for giving me hope. :up:

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Hi NMB IVP,

I think that when it comes to a BSN, all that matters is your piece of paper. The things that matter to CRNA schools are you grades and past experiences. I have an online BSN degree, and I am in CRNA school. That's just my opinion in a nut shell

I have questions for you, I hope you don't mind and have the time. Thanks you in advance!!!!

1.Where are these on-line BSN courses? I am taking my prerequisites now. I was told that I could start Fall or Spring but I REALLY need to begin in Fall. I didn't realize on-line was a real option. (Bit naive to this as it's been awhile since my last college degree)

2.Also, did you find work immediately after becoming a RN?

3.How long did you work as a nurse before applying to CRNA?

4. Did you have other certifications?

Thank you again.

All the best,

two pups

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Hi two pups,

i think there is a forum regarding bsn programs here on all nurses, and there is an ongoing thread regarding different online bsn programs. I went to Univ of Wyoming, as it really fit me and wasnt expensive. I would go over to that forum and read up! good luck!

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