RN to CRNA

markuskristian · Jan 27, 2009

Majority of graduate programs are going to have a requirement that you work at least one year in acute care.. Such as working the OR. Most prefer two years, but apply as soon as you first the first year, that way when it comes time that they're accepting new people, you may have a little more than just the required year.

txspadequeenRN, BSN, RN · Jan 27, 2009

most crna programs require a bsn...

NickB · Jan 27, 2009

Do yourself a favor and do some research on this site before asking questions. Your questions have probably been answered on this website 100 times already. Lots of CRNA info on here.

Jo Dirt · Jan 27, 2009

There is no quick or easy route to becoming a CRNA. It takes a bachelor's degree plus at least a year of acute care experience (but there are probably applicants with more than that and I'd bet they will be more competitive.)

It's a hard road to take. You get into a lot of complicated things. I'm sure you don't think it is just a blow course and then you start making a lot of money, but you need to know it isn't simple (or quick) at all.

I have heard there is one CRNA program that has some of the coursework you can do online but it is incredibly difficult. I believe it is out of Colorado.

redranger · Jan 27, 2009

There is no quick or easy route to becoming a CRNA. It takes a bachelor's degree plus at least a year of acute care experience

After BSN and 1 year of acute.

How many more years of education is needed?

How much more is the pay compared to a RN?

Is there much demand for a CRNA?

swimincatz · Jan 27, 2009

Hey I'm from Bmore too ! But I live down in Miami now. I've looked into being a CRNA and yes it seems like most programs do require a BSN (not all, I believe the University of Miami will take you even if you only have a RN) but you must have a bachelor's degree in something and yes then at least a year in the ICU and most CRNA programs are FULL time meaning no time for working or anything else really and they typically last 24-36 months I believe. Good luck!

Editorial Team / Admin · Jan 27, 2009

Thread moved to Pre-CRNA forum.

scarcity21 · Apr 9, 2009

Hi
I am new here...I was wondering if I would be able to get my two year RN at my local community college and then after I graduate from there, go directly to a CRNA program? I was reading here I would need 1 year after my RN in an ICU type environment...can someone clarify this? Also, how long would this take and what is the best and quickest route? Finally, I live near Baltimore, so where are the closet accredited CRNA programs? Are there any on-line? Thank you.:wink2:

hey im in bmore co...univ of MD has an anes program, i believe there's one in Bethesda but it the Navy program, there's also George Washington in DC.

Vaxene · Apr 14, 2009

not all require a BSN. i have a bachelor's from LSU with a major in biological sciences and a concentration in pre-med. i've contacted several schools that i was interested in and MOST of them (probably about 20 schools) only require a bachelor's in a science-related field with an associate's in nursing and 1-2 years ICU experience depending on the school. i was actually surprised at the schools that don't require a BSN (ex. Duke). just do your research or, like i did, look on the aana website at schools you'd be interested and start emailing them for information. they'll all reply pretty quickly and you can find out everything you need to know.

i thought something interesting was the fact the a couple schools emailed back saying that they PREFER a bachelor's in a science-related field RATHER than a BSN because it's more applicable sciences rather than management/research classes....

good luck