The Best Route to a CRNA

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I'm sure that everyone has been asked this question, but I'm going to ask it again if it has been asked. First I'll tell you about myself. Please understand that I'm not some sort of prideful jerk, the Lord has just blessed me in all sorts of cool ways.

I'm currently in the tail-end of my 1st year of an ASN program and will graduate with my ASN/RN in May of 2011. I plan on continuing directly after that into my BSN at the same university (North Georgia College and State University) and will graduate with it in August 2012.

I'm incredibly self-motivated and generally work toward getting what I want, if it's what I put my mind to. I've CLEPed 27 hours of credit so far. I got into my ASN program as an incoming Freshman (which is very difficult to do here, there are 2 of us out of 150) and I'm doing well. I should get out of my first year of study with a 3.6 or better. The BSN component of our school is supposedly much easier and should boost my GPA even further after I graduate. I plan on working while going to school for my BSN (hopefully ICU). I've recently applied and should get an interview some time next week about a job as an ER tech.

I want input on what you (those of you who are qualified to answer my question) would do to get into CRNA school after getting my BSN. I expect to graduate from my undergrad with an overall GPA of 3.7 or better. I know all of the requirements to become a CRNA, but was wondering the best route to do so. I'm not at all opposed to joining the Air Force, and actually really like the idea. Is this the best way to go? Your answers and guidance are greatly appreciated. I apologize if you feel like you're saying the same thing you've said a million times. Feel free to give me the actual truth, and not what I want to hear. Thanks again

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I am in the same boat and want to know what are the best ways... I heard about the national guard, and I am considering doing that because I am an RN working on my BSN.

People that know this please post... I will keep check this post aswell.

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If ANYONE has any recommendations on my previous post, please let me know!

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Not to be glib, but the best route for you to take is where your heart leads. You say you know all the requirements, so what's your questions?

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My question is how to go about it in the quickest fashion. I know the requirements, but I don't know which route will get me to my CRNA the fastest. I'm looking for realistic answers. I know it's an incredibly difficult field to enter right now due to the difficulty of entering a program and just wanted some suggestions on how to go about getting into a school.

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Oh, well this is absolutely the quickest route http://www.aana.com/educuscrnas.aspx

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................I'm currently in the......1st year of an ASN program.............

>>Hello cart, meet horse.

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>>Hello cart, meet horse.

Ha ha. I guess you're probably right. I guess I just feel like there are at least a million ways to screw up getting what I want in the future. Just testing the waters and seeing what others think.

I do have that problem. I think about my CRNA or other possibilities, but have a hard time focusing on tomorrows A&P exam. lol.

Any advise is still greatly appreciated.

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i'm not much further along in my education than you are, but i believe i can help out on the military questions. i have been a member if the army national guard for 6 years and i can tell you that if you are looking to get your education finished quicker, this is not the route. however, if you are interested in graduating debt free, this is the way to go. the national guard is a great way build leadership skills and will help you learn discipline that will help you in your studies. if you want to do something bigger than yourself, aside from the free college, the guard is a great option, but it will push out your graduation date. there also "health care professional" bonuses available for nurses and crnas.

if you are looking for the absolute fastest route to be a crna this is the best guidline, http://www.aana.com/educuscrnas.aspx http://www.aana.com/educuscrnas.aspx

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