TO be a CRNA....

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Hi, I'm new to the site, actually, I'm new to nursing. I start my nursing program in January. I have a Bachelors in elem. ed and I'm starting the associates nursing program. My closest CRNA college will allow me to go there w/ a bachelors and an associates RN as long as I have a minor in some science field (I'm shooting for Biomedical sciences, I've got a few hours there already)...My question is, if I don't get into their program fairly quick, how many other programs throughout the nation allow these types of degrees or should I work the BSN angle also? I know I'm a long ways away, but I would rather plan ahead, than find out I've made a stupid mistake that will put me back a year or so....

Thanks! :wink2:

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Head on over to http://www.aana.com and check out the accredited programs site. Look at each individual school entry requirements. Programs that offer a master's in science (rather than nursing) may accept a BS plus ADN in nursing.

The stickies on top of this forum and the regular CRNA forum also have some great info, along with doing a search on this topic. It's been discussed not too long ago.

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I mean even when you do graduate you have to get at least a year ICU anyway. So in that year start taking a few BSN classes on line. Just 2 maybe. That way if you dont get in you are already working on that BSN tract.

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Nitecap, I planned to do that, but I need just a few hours for the minor in BMS (which I was going to take in that year) and then start the BSN. I worst scenario is that I'll finish the Minor, then find out that I can't get into my closest CRNA college and have to do the BSN...I wanted to just get the BSN now, there are a few colleges I could go to instead of the ASN but it just doesn't seem to happen (can't get into the 1 and timing off on the other, got accepted to a ASN program and don't want to wait...). Thought about transfering at some point, but afraid some of my classes won't transfer over, or I'll have to wait a year to get into their fall/spring rotation...Decisions, decisions....

Thanks Jenniek about the info on the site...I'll be looking there for more!

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Specializes in CVICU, CCRN, now SRNA.

I would use your bachelor's degree for all it's worth. Like you, I have a BA in the humanities and I'm now in an accelerated BSN program. I'll have the RN and the BSN in 1 year of full-time school--less time than most ADN programs. After graduation I'll focus on ICU learning, CCRN, prep grad courses, etc, rather than RN-BSN. Those of us with a prior degree should take advantage of that work we've already done!

Best of luck.

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Thanks for your advice...Goodluck to you! It just can't get here fast enough, I've been working toward this forever it seems....Oh well, good things come to those who wait...right??

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