RN-MSN University MD???

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I am interested in UMD's Rn-Msn program but their website doesn't have alot of information on it.

I am currently a nursing student at a cc. By the time I finish with my asn-rn I will have completed all of UMD's prerequisites. I was originally thinking of doing their rn-bsn program. The rn-bsn and rn-msn take around the same amount of time to complete. I want to eventually become a CRNA after getting the ICU experience.

Can anyone tell me a little more information on the rn-msn program.

or how would I go about becoming a CRNA if I did a the rn-msn vs. the rn-bsn

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You need to go to a session or email the coordinator. The RN to MSN page is really quite confusing. It looks like it takes a similar amount of time but that is only because the page doesn't list the 28-40 credits you need in addiyion in your specialty area. (It varies by specialty)

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I am interested in UMD's Rn-Msn program but their website doesn't have alot of information on it.

I am currently a nursing student at a cc. By the time I finish with my asn-rn I will have completed all of UMD's prerequisites. I was originally thinking of doing their rn-bsn program. The rn-bsn and rn-msn take around the same amount of time to complete. I want to eventually become a CRNA after getting the ICU experience.

Can anyone tell me a little more information on the rn-msn program.

or how would I go about becoming a CRNA if I did a the rn-msn vs. the rn-bsn

If you live in the area, I would strongly recommend attending one of the SON's information sessions or their open house. Actually, their fall open house is on November 15. They just sent me a postcard in the mail, so that's how I know about it.

http://nursing.umaryland.edu/events/openhouse/cnl-bsn.htm

I attended one of their information sessions this past summer and I found it very helpful. The program admissions director was there, did a powerpoint presentation about the program, entry requirements, financial aid, etc., and then spent quite a lot of time answering questions. All in all, it really was a very nice program.

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Also, 11/4 is an RN to BSM/MSN info session in the evening-6-7:30.

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or how would I go about becoming a CRNA if I did a the rn-msn vs. the rn-bsn

You would have to go through the same steps to becoming a CRNA regardless of the program that you choose. You would still have to get the same experience in the ICU after graduation.

I forgot to mention that at the info. session that I attended, the admissions director said that having a MSN before applying to the CRNA program DOES NOT increase your chances of getting in to the program.

Just some food for thought...

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