Is a two year RN program going to cut it if I want to become a CRNA?
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I live in SC. I have never personally applied to CRNA school, but several people I know have. You need a Bachelor's degree. You also have to have a critical care background for, I think, at least 2 years. Most people come from a Cardiovascular/thoracic ICU due to the amt of surgeries, drips and meds, and invasive line they come in contact with. All this is still not a guarantee, you have to apply and be chosen and there are only an X amt of spaces available. Like I said, that may be just here in SC, but thats what most of my coworkers that have gotten into CRNA school have had to do. Good luck!
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If have a good GPA you can apply to University but usually you don't get accepted straight to college of nursing.You'll apply for the Natural Science programme(pre-professional) to have your core or perequisites completed in about 2yrs before you can be admitted based on good standing to professional program (nursing college).However,you may take your core in a college other than university so that you can transfer.Make your intentions clear about transfering to a university so that it doesn't become difficult when transfering.This will save you alot of money.Those yrs will not go wasted because you'll head straight to junior year when admitted to university.\nNB* you may take an associate degree program in any college,it takes 2yrs but that will not get you into university nursing college because requirement for associate degree does not meet bachelor degree requirement.Good luck
980807
If you are going to nursing school, it would make perfect since, to me anyway, to take the 8 week program and become a certified nurses aide.  I know two of the girls that I went to college with did this while waiting to be accepted into the actual program, and they now work at a hospital at Nashville making $35 an hour. Let me give you a piece of advice:  Do what your heart tells you, go for your dreams, they can't come true if you don't chase them! Also if you need some help deciding, say a pray before you go to sleep, guarantee in the morning you will have your answer.  Good Luck!!
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you may have to take about 12-16 credit a semester to finish in 4 years if BSN or 2 Associate in nursing, may have to definitely increase study to everyday and that help for test preparation. \n\nhope this help
1008381
a degree from a 2-year post secondary educational institution
820994
It depends where you are starting from.  If you happen to be a general surgeon and wish to upgrade then it would be around a two year program.  If you are just starting first grade then you would have quite a long way to go.
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Safety Engineering Technology\nComputer Information Systems\nIndustrial Engineering Technology\nAviation Maintenance Technology\n\nOh yeah, almost forgot the obvious choice!  Nursing.  An RN licensure is usually obtained after completing a 2 year Associates of Science degree.  The licensure is seperate from the degree though and varies by state.
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I don’t want to break bad news to you but she can’t physically go to get her RN degree without attend a “Bricks and mortar school” unless she holds a LPN or LVN degree. Here she can get into contact with Indiana State University. They have a bridge program that will allow her to get her RN. Otherwise, she is stuck. \n\nHowever, as a nursing professor in a program, I would recommend that she contact her local nursing school program. Here have her find out what relateds (the classes she needs to complete to get either her ADN or BSN such as English classes, math classes, etc.). From here she can take the list because any good faculty member would provide her with a list of these classes. She can then go onto an online program. Make sure that it is accredited by the six accreditation programs recognized by the US Department of Education. Also make sure that the nursing program will recognize these classes. While I think that online classes are a good thing, you have to contend with state boards of nursing. The boards will not recognize online programs except in a few cases. How hard would it be for her to attend a program where you are stationed? Even if it is in one of the US territories there are still programs there. I do wish you best of luck in this career avenue. There is such a shortage of nurses today and it won’t get any better soon. \n\nAlso, please have her talk with her immediate superior. Let her explain to him or her current career aspirations. There might be a way that she could explore training through the navy. I worked at VA system with a naval trained RN and he indicated that he got this through the navy. It can’t hurt. It might be uncomfortable for her to do this as I am not sure of the chain of command in navy. I was in army after I got my RN and I taught LVNs in the army. Many have gone onto get their RNs. Does the navy have such a program?
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You do not need a BSN to be a cardiac nurse. In fact, an associate's degree in nursing can put you in ANY patient healthcare practice. From a dialysis nurse, to psych nurse, to critical care nurse. The ONLY time a nurse is limited due to something less than a bachelor's is a managerial type of position. I suggest, because of the lack of nursing instructors, to get in the first available nursing school that accepts you. \n\nYou can actually get any position you desire. You'll see..just apply once you've passed your licensing exam and they will train you.\n\nRemember, when you are an RN, NO ONE cares if you are a two year RN or four year RN.
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A two year nursing program to obtain your degree, but then you have to pass the NCLEX before you can get a license.
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There's over 30! What state do you want? In SoCal, it's Cal State Fullerton, USC, and Samuel College in Oakland.\n\nYou can find all that stuff on Google by typing CRNA.\n\nI'm projected to start in 3 semesters. USC wants a lot more courses in addition to the BSN. More chemistry and biology along with semester of physics.
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I would say in your situation that medical assisting would be the better choice. You can get your certificate in 3-6 months and then start working. \nMy niece just finished LVN school and she had to go to school Mon-Fri, 8 am to 5 pm...sometimes she would have to stay later than that. The program lasts an entire year. She was not able to work, or do anything extra because when she wasn't at school she was having to study. \nThe last semester you will also have to attend clinicals at local hospitals, nursing homes, and metal health facilities. This is on top of your classes. \nI'm not saying that it's impossible, but it would be extremely difficult if you have 2 little girls. Escpecially if you do not have a LOT of help and support at home.
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An associate's degree generally takes two years.
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You asked 2 questions.  RN is different than BSN.  RN takes 3 years out of high school.  BSN would likely take you 3 years since you presumably have some of the requirements fulfilled with your BSN in psych, which, by the way will be beneficial for any nurse to have.  Best of luck.  Most nursing programs will state the length of training and requirements at their institution.
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You could get your associates degree in nursing.  Only 2 years and you could be making over $20/hr depending on the specialty and town you live in.  The nice thing about a associates is that you can sit for your RN board with either a Bachalors or an Associates.  I have a Bachalors in Nursing and am saddled with huge student loans.  If I could do it over again I would do the associates route.  Also look into programs that allow you to become a LPN after 1 year and then an RN after the 2nd.  This allows you to earn some cash while in school.  Hope this helps.
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Try visiting  www.discovernursing.com - you'll find tons of information there on nursing.\n\nDespite prior statements,  you do not need a BS to be an RN.   There are two-year RN programs and RN bridge programs for persons  who have an LPN/LVN.   The push MAY be for RNs to have a bachelor's degree,  but the  reality is that there is such a shortage of nurses  willing to work  in NURSING (yes, nurses work in  fields outside of active nursing),  that states/countries are creating  avenues to bring  in more  nurses quickly.\n\nWhat you can do with a nursing certificate/degree will depend upon the state/country you live in.  Generically, you could go back and do a 1 year nursing certificate program and become an LPN/LVN.  Or, you could pick up the sciences and other pre-reqs you need and complete a 2nd associates--the outcome could be an LPN/LVN or an RN depending upon the school/program you enter into.  Or, you could transfer to a university and pursue a bachelor's degree in nursing.
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I am a retired nurse.  Became a nurse at age 31, and in my class in college 31 was actually the average age!  We had 2 girls straight out of high school.  All others were older.  In most states a 4 yr college degree is preferred, but in many, you can go to a 2 yr program to get your R.N.  Then you can work as an R.N. and transfer into a B.S. (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)  program at a 4 yr University for 2 more years.  This way you can get tuition reimbursement help from your employer. She could call a nearby Jr. college or community college for info. Many women, and men too, do this. Encourage her to go for it.  The college will guide her into appropriate classes.  There is a specific plan.