"CRNA wannabe"

[Jennifer110]

Hello !

I've always known that I want to be a CRNA. Last month I applied to University of Seamk in Finland. But the problem is that this school offers a Bachelor of Health Care RN, in nursing. And just now I came across an information that you need to have a Bachelor of Science to get into most of the CRNA programs. I want to study in Finland, but at the same time I worry about my future. Most English programs in Finland offer you the title of RN. I don't want to do a RN to BSC later on. Should I resign and search for BSC program in another country?

Thank you for all your answers

[Double-Helix, BSN, RN]

I've found that many CRNA programs specify that a Baccalaureate in Nursing from an accredited program is required. They don't specify that it be a bachelor of science. Those that do list "BSN" probably do so because, in the states, BSN has essentially become synonymous with Bachelors of Nursing. There are other Bachelor of Nursing degrees (I've even seen Bachelor of Arts in Nursing) but BSN is far and away the majority. The point is that it is a Baccalaureate degree with a Nursing major. Whether it is a Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Applied Science, etc. depends on what "school" the nursing programs falls under in that particular university.

You would want to make sure that a degree from the Finland University would make you eligible for a nursing license in the US, though. You can find out by calling the Board of Nursing in the state you plan on working after graduation.

[Double-Helix, BSN, RN]

Also, keep in mind that 88% of baccalaureate U.S.-educated applicants pass the NCLEX exam on their first attempt. Only 39% of internationally educated applicants pass on the first attempt.

[HouTx, BSN, MSN, EdD]

Also, keep in mind that 88% of baccalaureate U.S.-educated applicants pass the NCLEX exam on their first attempt. Only 39% of internationally educated applicants pass on the first attempt.

To be fair, a lot of this is due to the fact that nursing is culturally specific when it comes to psychosocial interventions. Our scope of practice is also broader than many other countries since our pre-licensure programs produce generalists.

I'm trying to figure out whether OP is wanting to become a CRNA in the US or in Finland. If it's the latter, there may be completely different issues to deal with.