I graduated 15 years ago with a cGPA of 2.7 (I know, I know, it’s too low for CRNA) I’ve been thinking of getting MSN AGACNP to prove I can do graduate program and retake science classes. I already have a MSN from outside USA, idk if it matters but my thought process is, if I really wont be accepted in CRNA school, at least I have the AGACNP to fall back on. Any thoughts?
I figured out that my nursing cas is not excluding my science course retakes and it is not correctly classifying my science course. Do any of you have experience with this and what did you do to fix it? I worry that it is interfering with my applications.
Help! Has anyone had to complete classes to meet CA BRN deficiency? My son is graduating with his BSN in OR but apparently his program is one of the many that doesn’t meet pediatrics requirements for CA
Hi everyone, I’m trying to plan my CRNA application timeline and wanted honest feedback.
My stats/background:
- BSN GPA: ~3.8
- Last 60 GPA: ~3.8
- Science GPA: estimated ~3.37–3.52 depending on school calculation
- MSN in Leadership, with A’s in grad pathophysiology and pharmacology
- Tele RN experience + Tele preceptor experience (1 year)
- Started MICU by in March 2026 at a Level 3 trauma center
- Planning to take fresh chemistry/organic chem/biochem at the end of 2026
- Planning CCRN in spring 2027
- Planning CRNA shadowing in summer 2027
- Will take GRE late 2027/early 2028 if needed ( also want to know if you guys thing I should try to get this done earlier and shoot for a a fall 2027 application?)
- No CN, no volunteer yet but I can try to get some.
My goal is Texas CRNA schools, ideally starting in 2028 or early 2029.
My question: would applying in the 2027 cycle be too early if I’d have around 1.5 years MICU at application, but closer to 2+ years by program start? Or would it be smarter to wait and apply in 2028 with a stronger application?
Any advice on whether an early application is worth it or if I should focus on building more ICU experience first? I feel like I already wasted so much time on the floor that doesn’t count for anything. General advice needed plzzz! Anything and everything you can tell me.