Want to be a CRNA... nursing school or 4 year college?

[future4thRNinthefam]

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hi!! i just wanted to know some input from a crna or a student crna. i shadowed a crna over summer and really really loved what they do. i know that's what i want to do but not sure the route that i should go. i got accepted into 2 year nursing schools that will lead to diploma and also into 4 year colleges leading to the bachelors. i know after the 2 year school i'd get my bachelors in the accelerated 18 month program that many colleges have around here while i can be working and getting the experience i would need in icu. i'm just not sure which way would be the best for admittance into the anesthesia programs? all my family members who are nurses went through 2 year programs and felt they got the best experience with clinical hours beginning in the first week versus the second or third year in a college program. thanks sooo much for any input!

[miloisstinky]

The 2 year ADN, getting ICU experience (even part time), while obtaining an accelerated BSN sounds like a good plan. But then again, knocking out the BSN all in one shot is a great plan too. Remember, you can apply to most anesthesia schools before you have finished your 1 year experience, AS LONG as you will complete 1 year by the time school starts. (clarify with your intended program before hand)It seems like time is your only factor, but it should only be a year or two difference, taking into consideration wait lists for RN programs, and of course CRNA programs. Can't really go wrong either way. Good Luck!

[stklgs]

anesthesia programs do not care where you received your bachelorate degree or whether you obtained a adn then a bachelors. i went the adn and then bsn route. what schools do look for is experience and decent grades. although, i think they look at experience more than anything. my total gpa was 2.9, but during my bsn completion i obtained a 3.5. the school required a 3.0 but they accepted me on a conditional status which means i have to maintain a 3.0 at the graduate level for my first 10/12 hours or your out. my 6 years clinical experience (all icu) is what got me in. anyway, either route you go is fine, just remember you need the experience in icu.. thats most important.

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hi!! i just wanted to know some input from a crna or a student crna. i shadowed a crna over summer and really really loved what they do. i know that's what i want to do but not sure the route that i should go. i got accepted into 2 year nursing schools that will lead to diploma and also into 4 year colleges leading to the bachelors. i know after the 2 year school i'd get my bachelors in the accelerated 18 month program that many colleges have around here while i can be working and getting the experience i would need in icu. i'm just not sure which way would be the best for admittance into the anesthesia programs? all my family members who are nurses went through 2 year programs and felt they got the best experience with clinical hours beginning in the first week versus the second or third year in a college program. thanks sooo much for any input!

[future4thRNinthefam]

Thank you both SO much! I wasn't sure if the route to my bachelors would matter or not but now I know!! Thanks again!! :)