I am currently a 20 y.o. RN working in an SICU in SC. It has been my dream to become a CRNA since I was 15. I am currently working on my prereqs for my BSN and will be applying to USC Upstate's online RN to BSN program for fall of next year. I am also working on getting as many letters around my name as possible (CCRN, CMC, TNCC, etc...). I am trying to show initiative by also advancing my way through my hospital's clinical ladder program and currently hold an officer position in the local AACN chapter. But with all the news about the DNP stuff starting in 2015 it has me discouraged. That's around 23 more credit hours added on to the already 28 month program. Is all this stuff I'm doing going to pay off? Will it be worth it in the end? I would greatly appreciate anyones incite and advice. Thanks.