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Hello everyone. I am CVICU nurse with a BSN and I have always had an interest in possibly becoming a CRNA. I live in the Los Angeles area and I am looking at Loma Linda and CSU Fullerton/Kaiser's programs as possibilities. 

My issue is if I understand correctly app GPA is calculated using the last 60 units which means  my GPA is pretty low at 3.36. My GPA when doing sciences and prereqs before my ADN program was 3.9 and my overall is 3.76 including my BSN bridge program. My issue is I got a lot of Bs during my ADN nursing program that drops me down for the last 60 units. 

My question is what do you guys think I should do? I'm considering doing a MSN to not only advance my education but to boost my GPA. Does that sound like a good idea or should I just take my chances and apply? Thank you for taking the time to read and reply.

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Specializes in Critical Care.

Hello from LA as well!

 

I would apply everywhere and retake as many science classes as you can. Also study and destroy the GRE. These are all talking points that stress and show your desire to get into school. Just my .02

 The competition out there is wild....you can do this! YOU WILL BE A CRNA 

 

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Specializes in CRNA.

Consider looking outside of CA. Many programs in the Midwest look at overall GPA and science GPA. You'd be fine there. 

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Specializes in Cvicu.

you should look into the school too. some schools don't consider master's 

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