What do I need to become a RNA?

RN1980 · Mar 22, 2010

whats a rna?

JenRN30, BSN · Mar 22, 2010

There is tons of info on this website and others on what you need to do to become a CRNA. Do a search to find old threads, and also check out the AANA website. Doing these things will provide you with all of the information you need. There is one school in Arizona (Glendale), called Midwestern. Good luck.

license.nurse85 · Mar 24, 2010

Thanks for all the information:redbeathe

Luckygirl3 · Mar 27, 2010

For what it's worth, here are the steps to becoming a CRNA:

1. Get your BSN (make sure you keep a cumulative and science GPA of 3.0 or better (it's best if you can keep it above a 3.4)

2. Get 1-2 years experience as an ICU nurse (you'll need to work in med/surge, most likely, for at least a year before they'll let you in the ICU).

3. Take the GRE (Graduate Record Exam) - it's required for entrance into 90% of crna schools. Make sure you score better than 1,000 combined score.

4. Apply to several crna schools

5. Graduate 2-3 years later with a master's degree, specialization in Nurse Anesthesia, then take the Certification Exam and become a crna!

Midwestern University

is the only crna program in Arizona.

Luckygirl3 · Mar 28, 2010

Sorry about that... I though the html code would create a link...

Here's the link to Midwestern University

http://www.all-crna-schools.com/midwestern-university-glendale.html

Tsiasn · Apr 1, 2010

For what it's worth, here are the steps to becoming a CRNA:
2. Get 1-2 years experience as an ICU nurse (you'll need to work in med/surge, most likely, for at least a year before they'll let you in the ICU).
Midwestern University 
is the only crna program in Arizona.

You can make it into the ICU without any experience in Medical/Surgical nursing. Believe me :) and good luck!