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Is there a CRNA school that will allow me to enter with a BS in respiratory and just either a diploma nursing or adn?

Don't know, but would be interested to see if there was one.

A BSR?? I haven't heard of a bachelor's in respiratory. Where is that from?

Yes, some schools will look at candidates who have a bachelor's in a related science: behavioral, biological, etc., plus their RN. It varies per school, however. Here's a link to the various CRNA programs to look up admissioin criteria:

http://webapps.aana.com/AccreditedPrograms/accreditedprograms.asp?ucNavMenu_TSMenuTargetID=222&ucNavMenu_TSMenuTargetType=5&ucNavMenu_TSMenuID=6&ucNavMenu_TSMenuTargetID=223&ucNavMenu_TSMenuTargetType=5&ucNavMenu_TSMenuID=6

Yup, most schools, not all, allow for entrance with an ADN and BS in a life science.

I know, cause I did it.

BS in Zoology and Chemistry with ADN.

Good luck!

I know that back when I applied, all 4 schools in Texas accepted this combination.

Absolutely not. It is required by the Council on Accreditation that CRNA schools require students to have 4 year BSNs. Sorry!

SRNA11, you are wrong.

You do not need a BSN to get into every CRNA school, some require a bachelor of science degree (not BSN) and a RN license with acute care experience. Just contact schools you are interested in and get the specifics....good luck.

Absolutely not. It is required by the Council on Accreditation that CRNA schools require students to have 4 year BSNs. Sorry!
Not quite true. I'm thinking of three schools off the top of my head where a 4-year related degree, plus RN is acceptable. And those are just the schools I know about...there may be more.

Regardless, bman, if you already have a bachelor's degree, why not just do an accelerated BSN or a traditional BSN for those who already have a degree? Most accelerated BSN's are 1 to 1.5 years, and most "traditional" BSN's for those who already have a degree are 2 years. It's the same amount of time as an ADN...though upon completion you'd have two bachelor's degrees.

Specializes in CRNA.
Absolutely not. It is required by the Council on Accreditation that CRNA schools require students to have 4 year BSNs. Sorry!

This is inaccurate inforation.

yes there are some.

is there a crna school that will allow me to enter with a bs in respiratory and just either a diploma nursing or adn?

this is not true.:nono:

absolutely not. it is required by the council on accreditation that crna schools require students to have 4 year bsns. sorry!
A BSR?? I haven't heard of a bachelor's in respiratory. Where is that from?

Yes, some schools will look at candidates who have a bachelor's in a related science: behavioral, biological, etc., plus their RN. It varies per school, however. Here's a link to the various CRNA programs to look up admissioin criteria:

http://webapps.aana.com/AccreditedPrograms/accreditedprograms.asp?ucNavMenu_TSMenuTargetID=222&ucNavMenu_TSMenuTargetType=5&ucNavMenu_TSMenuID=6&ucNavMenu_TSMenuTargetID=223&ucNavMenu_TSMenuTargetType=5&ucNavMenu_TSMenuID=6

A friend of mine has one, and is the Director of Respiratory therapy at a local VA hospital.

Specializes in CRNA, ICU,ER,Cathlab, PACU.

I did it too. Was glad I studied more biochem and physiology than Orem's Theories, and qualitative analysis of braden skin scale studies. I went to Barry in Miami. Check out the programs that are not through the school of nursing....usually (if not always) MSN programs require a BS of Nursing. Barry awarded a MS of Anesthesiology....I think Gonzaga in Washington actually awards a masters of education....both are excellent programs. If you want to increase your opitions get a bsn...I also know the military programs require bsn. Hope this helps.

Good luck,

zrmorgan

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