CRNA after NP masters

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Anyone here know an NP who did post masters certificate for CRNA. These post masters CRNA programs are available at a few schools in my area and seem shorter (cheaper?) than regular CRNA programs. Im thinking about becoming an NP and then applying for post masters CRNA programs.

My current place of employment will pay for my NP degree at a state university and flex my schedule so i can work full time while in NP school. I can apply for CRNA post masters certificate after NP school and hopefully save some cash. I don't mind school or spending an extra year or two getting an NP degree but i hate the idea of going 40-100K depending on which CRNA schools I get into. My cumulative GPA is 3.45 with a BSN GPA of 3.62 with 6 years nursing experience with 1 in critical care, so currently I'm very average CRNA candidate (below average?). I'm hoping getting an NP masters will 1) allow me to apply to CRNA post masters programs and 2) improve my cumulative GPA and make my resume stand out and get me into some of the best CRNA schools.

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Specializes in ICU / Urgent Care.

Crna post masters? As far as I know CRNA is looking strictly at:

1) GPA

2) ICU experience + CCRN

I dont think NP will be beneficial for becoming a CRNA. I would hone your ICU skills and apply to anesthesia school if that is what you want to do.

There are many NP's that have gone back to school to get their CRNA.

NP won't necessarily make you more competitive for program admission, unless of course you were an ACNP putting in lines, running codes, etc.

If you're lucky, the anesthesia program will accept and transfer the credits from your potential MSN program, but that's not a guarantee.

I think the traditional route of applying as a BSN RN is more efficient both time and cost wise for anesthesia school admission. Search "nomadcrna" on this website. He practices in both professions and has interesting posts to read.

Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

Moved to our Student registered Nurse Anesthetist forum for more replies.

A lot of the "post masters CRNA" programs you're referring to are, more likely than not, programs for a DNP for people who are already CRNAs (i.e. have a master's in anesthesia). An NP in all of the programs I looked at would have to take the exact same courses as I would, making the program just as long and expensive.

Ok, thanks for the clarification everyone.

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