PATH TO CRNA

[BB6500]

Hello Community,

First off I would like to say this is a wonderful community for people seeking advice about pursuing a career in nursing or just for information in general. I'm located in Saint Louis MO and I'm in the process of started my education process for nurses. I understand that the whole process is very intense when it comes to studying and going though examinations. I want to leverage myself so I can be ahead of the game and would like to get advice on books and other materials I can purchase and start studying right now for. I'm looking to become a CRNA and want to leverage myself thought this difficult education path. Also any other suggestions when it comes to specialty in nursing would be greatly appreciated. I'm looking to do all this in a timely manner(7 years max while gaining experience on the job) so I want to stay away from school's that credit's does not transfer. Any additional would be greatly appreciated

Thanks

Tony

[meatballexperience]

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[Rmaroon01]

The website to look at for CRNA is http://www.aana.com

Secondly, do not have your eyes set on CRNA until you get your RN. you need that first.

During your education you will be exposed to all sorts of nursing, so you will find something that you like.

rundown is this:

Depends on the program, however the BARE minimum is

3.0 gpa (probably a lot higher though)

BSN (non BSN's are considered on case by case basis, depending on school)

MINIMUM of 1 year in an ICU setting (not PACU, high risk-obstetrics, or ER) each school is different. (dont plan on getting into an ICU right out of school, sometimes, you can get into one, but it takes time to gain the experience you need before you feel clinically competent to go forward)

GRE's for some schools.

it is a 2.5year - 3 year program. So to do it in 7 years is not possible.

4 years for your BSN, minimum of 1 year of experience and then 2.5-3 years (Full time) so 7.5 - 8 years if you do the minimum.