I have gotten wind that there may be a new CRNA school forming in my area. The source I have is very reliable and I truley believe that this may be happening. I am not sure about accredidation and how that process works. Would you go to a school if it were accredited but brand new? I think I would be hesitant. I was in the second bsn class of a second degree program and there were so many glitches that made the experience almost painful! It was a good nursing program just not well organized . What do you think?
Jennerizer, ASN, RN 728 Posts Specializes in PCU, Critical Care, Observation. Has 13 years experience. Apr 13, 2005 Make sure it truly is accredited........some hospitals won't hire if you graduated from a school that wasn't accredited - even if you are able to pass the nclex. I wouldn't rule out the new program just because it's new, I would investigate it further.Jenhttp://journals.aol.com/jennerizer/nurse
kmchugh 801 Posts Apr 13, 2005 If the school is not accredited, I don't think the graduates of that program can sit for the CRNA boards. I was in Newman University's (Wichita, Ks) first class. The program was well organized, but there were some glitches. Nothing that was too bad though. Kevin McHugh, CRNA
athomas91 1,093 Posts Apr 13, 2005 i know that MD started their program this past sept...and i have heard alot of rumbings about how disorganized it can be - which is expected - but unwelcome in an already difficult endeavor.good luck.
SproutRN 169 Posts Apr 13, 2005 I will be graduating from a "new" program this December (Samford University).Although it seemed tough at times being the "guinea pig" class, I feel like I have received a quality education and are equal to my peers in other programs. I say, go for it....I did and am very happy!Sprout
