Thanks so much for you inspiration am a senior going to a local community college in the fall for ADN your videos motivate me to become a crna keep up the great work and god bless you on you journey !
This video is gold! I'm currently in high school and would like to ask what I could do to become crna eventually. I would love a video dedicated for the younger ones but I would settle for a quick comment. Thank you very much. -Carlos Smith
Thank you for this video! It’s so informative. I just graduated with my ADN this May and I take my NCLEX this coming week. I start my BSN program late August. It’s nice to watch your video and know that I’m on track for this career. The hustle continues but this strengthens my patience. Thank you!
I love that you started this video with a serious reality check. The promise that anyone can do anything is a pie in the sky lie. Thanks for keepin it real.
Super helpful, thanks for posting ♥You are amazing! Super proud of you...doing these videos plus being a student! 🙏🏽keep up the great work and I look forward to more videos 🙂good luck this semester!
Hi, I found your video very helpful. Funnily enough I'm currently in Durham, NC as well. Anyway, I'm thinking about becoming a CRNA, but my current degree is in math education so I am considering taking an accelerated bsn degree proceed from then on to becoming an CRNA. I was browsing youtube for more information and real life stories and yours was really informative.
I am glad you found me! And don't be afraid to start something new. Only have one life, and work so much... work needs to be something we are interested about.
Hey Aisha! Firstly, GREAT vids. Thank you for providing your awesome insight. I am needing some of it in my situation. Sooo.. -I'm a new grad RN -Now in an ICU residency (will be placed in either CCU or MICU, not CVICU or CSICU..will be off orientation in May) -Working in Chattanooga, TN -Will begin an Online RN-BSN at Western Governors University in March -Considering ICU travel nursing after my first year -Seeking to get my CCRN, GRE, ACLS, PALS, BLS, all done -Try to become charge nurse once in while, and possibly participate in councils -Hoping to become well-acquantied with the CRNAs/Anesthiologists/Nurse manager of my hospital/unit -Thinking about taking grad courses in Pharm, Health Assess, and some more (later on), and grade well in them Now, these are all ideas of mine, that, after doing research, I felt formulated into a good concoction before applying later to CRNA school. However, the only thing I can't really change so much is my current 3.35 GPA. And with the school that I am now going into for my BSN (WGU), many schools consider their competency-based grading system (aka pass/fail), as a 3.0 GPA when I graduate. I am choosing this school because I can finish it very soon and have all my tuition/expenses paid off, free, no repayment. Should I worry, with putting everything I mentioned into consideration? Any advice/tweaks? THANKS! :)
I SAY GO FOR IT!!! I am not an expert, but I can just speak from my experience, my classmates, and what I am seeing happening with those that are now getting accepted to other schools. I don't even think you need to take Pharm graduate courses. Don't spend too much time filling up your resume, because that could be the year that the odds were in your favor to get accepted. I have friends and know of other friends of mine with 3.0 GPAs that are now in CRNA school- don't stress about them. Get the requirements that you need, ASAP, and apply. Get your BSN, do well in those classes, get your CCRN, and certs, and apply. Travel nursing is great and I wish I got to do it, I just wanted to get to this stage in my life ASAP. It's all up to where you see your path. If you want to get those experiences and travel the country... do it and don't look back. I have a lot of classmates who did travel nursing and I am sure it looks great on a resume.
First, thank you for your response! -What do you mean when "it could be the year that the odds were in your favor to get accepted"? As in, the applicant pool and the chances of getting may be easier the sooner I apply? -So I shouldn't worry too much that my GPA may be sub-3.3 after I finish my BSN through WGU? -So your friends actually had 3.0/sub-3.2 GPAs upon admission?! What were their background/resume/years/type of experience/certs before entering CRNA school? -How many schools did you/should I apply to? What factors should I consider before choosing where I apply to? My real home is in Seattle, but I am currently working Chattanooga, TN, where I went to school. So I guess my plan is to apply to schools for a 2018 start, which is after my first year of experience, in either CCU or MICU, in addition to getting my CCRN, BSN, PALS. If I don't get in, then I think I will go into travel nursing for a year, then reapply. Sorry for all the questions, I'm sure you're BUSY, but I just want to be very proactive :) Thanks Aisha!!
From what I have found in my own research, GPA during nursing school and prereqs is a HUGE factor in even getting accepted. My pharmacology instructor told me that the school he was on the applicant review board at required at least a 3.5 GPA. However, usually because of the competition they didnt even look at anything less than a 3.8!! That is in Houston though, Im not sure how it is everywhere else.
I will say that times are changing and yes you would like to have the highest GPA possible, but I and many of my classmates are proof that well rounded individuals with great experiences- are what top schools are looking for. I got in with a 3.44 GPA, and I know of many people with lower GPAs that got in the same year as I did at many other schools in the country. What is difficult about this whole process is not letting "research" or things that you hear via word of mouth dictate how you proceed with this process.
If I listened to what people on review boards and senior nurses, I would have never applied... I will continue to believe that the GPA is a number and that it cannot tell you all about an applicant.
Aisha SRNA I'm looking into CRNA schools now. LSU's average GPA was a 3.35 with a GRE score of 303. That's the stats from last year. I mean, I'm aiming for higher scores but lawd. I'm tired boss. Lol
Omg thank you so much! They just built a CRNA school in Nashville where I live and I’m currently working a cardiac step down and want to transition to icu by December
Hi Aisha! I’m planning on becoming a crna😁. I’m now entering my 30’s and would like to become a crna a quick as I possibly can (though I know it’s a process that can’t be rushed) do you have any tips on taking away maybe a couple of years? from the average 8 years it take to become a CRNA.
The only thing I can think to do is to "fast track" nursing school by getting an Associates degree and then getting your BSN while getting your ICU experience.
Hi Aisha, love your channel! I'm a junior in High School and I'm thinking about being a CRNA. What high school class courses would you recommend? Thank you for the videos! :)
The only thing I could think of would be to take the CNA courses if you want to be able to do that fresh out of high school while you are taking nursing courses in college. I am going to say this... get good grades but ENJOY being a high schooler!!!
Is the ccrn or GRE a very hard test? Tests freak me out lol! I’m starting nursing school but I am research different careers I can pursue down the line. What GPA did you have in nursing school?
I’m 15 this topic came across during a field trip, I have gain lots on interest in Nurse Anesthetist what should be one of my first step to become a anesthetic nurse
I don't. However, I would say that if you have just taken sometime of ICU classes or something, go ahead and start studying for your CCRN. Otherwise, I don't think it matters too much. Do what you are comfortable with. If you feel like you will need a lot of time to review older GRE material, start to study that one first.
Different schools accept different ICU experiences. Some schools do not accept NICU or PICU experience. Some do! There are also schools that accept emergency department experience.
Yes, my hospital was. BUT I didn't work in trauma. And to be honest, I had a pretty good probability of working at one since the five total that are in VA, were relatively close to either where I grew up, went to school, or a few hrs away. My best advice would be to focus on the actual experience that a unit will give you!
Hi Aisha! After getting your RN, did you go straight to the ICU? So many of my instructors preach med-surg after graduation to obtain time management and prioritization skills, but I really want to start getting ICU experience after I graduate. What do you recommend in your experience?
Thankyou Aisha! I want to ask something. I have graduated with BSN now & I want to work as a CRNA in US. Is it compulsory to have a an ICU experience in US only or i cn have the ICU experience in India then apply for NCLEX ?
I am not 100% sure of this answer as I have never had to experience this. I believe what you put on your resume will speak volumes. The schools want to see that you have taken care of critically ill patients and have had to titrate, and handle different situations. My advice would be contact a school in which you are interested and ask.
From what I heard, youre required to be a full time student when in CRNA. How do you survive being a full time student and not havng any income at the same time?
Hi thank you for this video. Can foreigners apply for CRNA? I have adult ICU experience but that was way back 2012 to 2014, now im working in PICU., do you think i can go to any crna program? Also, I already have BSN degree but taken outside USA. How long did you study under a crna program and how much is the tuition fee for all the years of studying. Thank you for your answer 🙂
hi, Im an RN (ADN) but have a bachelors in a previous science degree. Lets say I plan to become a CRNA or NP in future, what is the fastest/most efficient route? do u think I should do the RN-MSN program and then move on to CRNA? or should I just get a BSN and not bother with the MSN portion? Im so much in a dillema and dont want to waste time . Thanks
I completely understand where you are coming from... There are some schools that just require a Bachelor's but not many. I would look for those. If I was in your shoes, and couldnt find a school that would accept my Bachelor's of Science, I would go the RN-MSN route... because they are probably the same amount of time- and you would come out with a higher degree.
So I graduated from high school June 2009, started nursing school in 2010, graduated with BSN December 2013, started working April 2014, started CRNA school August 2016, and will graduate this August 2019!
@@AishaCRNA well I thought I had to get associates in order to get bachelors. Completely new to me and I wish I had a road map. Not even sure if this would be for me. Im 34.
Wow who do you haunt or let them know you know the story and on board with torture and abuse of innocent women and kids especially for you to practice and have that fairytale or promise
I really enjoyed your take on the 5 steps to get into CRNA school topic. You summed up a lot of what I spent 20+ mins on in just 5 minutes. Kudos!
Thanks! Hope school is going well!!!
This comment is 2 years old. WHOA
Thanks so much for you inspiration am a senior going to a local community college in the fall for ADN your videos motivate me to become a crna keep up the great work and god bless you on you journey !
Thanks sooooo much. Good Luck :)
How’s it been sis?
Love this video I’m getting my BSN now! Can’t wait to apply to CRNA school
This video is gold! I'm currently in high school and would like to ask what I could do to become crna eventually. I would love a video dedicated for the younger ones but I would settle for a quick comment. Thank you very much.
-Carlos Smith
1. What age did you begin your BSN
2. What age did you graduate BSN
3. How old are you if you don't mind me asking.
1. I started when I went to college, so 18!
2. I was about 22 by the time I graduated
3. I am currently 25 :)
Thank you for this video! It’s so informative. I just graduated with my ADN this May and I take my NCLEX this coming week. I start my BSN program late August. It’s nice to watch your video and know that I’m on track for this career. The hustle continues but this strengthens my patience. Thank you!
Thank you so much!. Congrats. The profession is amazing. Looking back at this video is so crazy because I am almost done!
I love that you started this video with a serious reality check. The promise that anyone can do anything is a pie in the sky lie. Thanks for keepin it real.
Super helpful, thanks for posting ♥You are amazing! Super proud of you...doing these videos plus being a student! 🙏🏽keep up the great work and I look forward to more videos 🙂good luck this semester!
Thanks soooo much Lauren :)
Hi, I found your video very helpful. Funnily enough I'm currently in Durham, NC as well. Anyway, I'm thinking about becoming a CRNA, but my current degree is in math education so I am considering taking an accelerated bsn degree proceed from then on to becoming an CRNA. I was browsing youtube for more information and real life stories and yours was really informative.
I am glad you found me! And don't be afraid to start something new. Only have one life, and work so much... work needs to be something we are interested about.
Im a junior in high school and I a.m. pursuing a career in crna. These vids are really interesting
Hey there! I was hoping you could do a video on what is necessary to put in a personal statement to stand out.
Added to my list, thanks for the suggestion, and thanks for watching!!
Hey Aisha! Firstly, GREAT vids. Thank you for providing your awesome insight. I am needing some of it in my situation.
Sooo..
-I'm a new grad RN
-Now in an ICU residency (will be placed in either CCU or MICU, not CVICU or CSICU..will be off orientation in May)
-Working in Chattanooga, TN
-Will begin an Online RN-BSN at Western Governors University in March
-Considering ICU travel nursing after my first year
-Seeking to get my CCRN, GRE, ACLS, PALS, BLS, all done
-Try to become charge nurse once in while, and possibly participate in councils
-Hoping to become well-acquantied with the CRNAs/Anesthiologists/Nurse manager of my hospital/unit
-Thinking about taking grad courses in Pharm, Health Assess, and some more (later on), and grade well in them
Now, these are all ideas of mine, that, after doing research, I felt formulated into a good concoction before applying later to CRNA school. However, the only thing I can't really change so much is my current 3.35 GPA. And with the school that I am now going into for my BSN (WGU), many schools consider their competency-based grading system (aka pass/fail), as a 3.0 GPA when I graduate. I am choosing this school because I can finish it very soon and have all my tuition/expenses paid off, free, no repayment.
Should I worry, with putting everything I mentioned into consideration?
Any advice/tweaks?
THANKS! :)
I SAY GO FOR IT!!! I am not an expert, but I can just speak from my experience, my classmates, and what I am seeing happening with those that are now getting accepted to other schools. I don't even think you need to take Pharm graduate courses. Don't spend too much time filling up your resume, because that could be the year that the odds were in your favor to get accepted. I have friends and know of other friends of mine with 3.0 GPAs that are now in CRNA school- don't stress about them.
Get the requirements that you need, ASAP, and apply. Get your BSN, do well in those classes, get your CCRN, and certs, and apply. Travel nursing is great and I wish I got to do it, I just wanted to get to this stage in my life ASAP. It's all up to where you see your path. If you want to get those experiences and travel the country... do it and don't look back. I have a lot of classmates who did travel nursing and I am sure it looks great on a resume.
First, thank you for your response!
-What do you mean when "it could be the year that the odds were in your favor to get accepted"? As in, the applicant pool and the chances of getting may be easier the sooner I apply?
-So I shouldn't worry too much that my GPA may be sub-3.3 after I finish my BSN through WGU?
-So your friends actually had 3.0/sub-3.2 GPAs upon admission?! What were their background/resume/years/type of experience/certs before entering CRNA school?
-How many schools did you/should I apply to? What factors should I consider before choosing where I apply to? My real home is in Seattle, but I am currently working Chattanooga, TN, where I went to school.
So I guess my plan is to apply to schools for a 2018 start, which is after my first year of experience, in either CCU or MICU, in addition to getting my CCRN, BSN, PALS. If I don't get in, then I think I will go into travel nursing for a year, then reapply. Sorry for all the questions, I'm sure you're BUSY, but I just want to be very proactive :)
Thanks Aisha!!
From what I have found in my own research, GPA during nursing school and prereqs is a HUGE factor in even getting accepted. My pharmacology instructor told me that the school he was on the applicant review board at required at least a 3.5 GPA. However, usually because of the competition they didnt even look at anything less than a 3.8!! That is in Houston though, Im not sure how it is everywhere else.
I will say that times are changing and yes you would like to have the highest GPA possible, but I and many of my classmates are proof that well rounded individuals with great experiences- are what top schools are looking for. I got in with a 3.44 GPA, and I know of many people with lower GPAs that got in the same year as I did at many other schools in the country. What is difficult about this whole process is not letting "research" or things that you hear via word of mouth dictate how you proceed with this process.
If I listened to what people on review boards and senior nurses, I would have never applied... I will continue to believe that the GPA is a number and that it cannot tell you all about an applicant.
Aisha SRNA I'm looking into CRNA schools now. LSU's average GPA was a 3.35 with a GRE score of 303. That's the stats from last year. I mean, I'm aiming for higher scores but lawd. I'm tired boss. Lol
Omg thank you so much! They just built a CRNA school in Nashville where I live and I’m currently working a cardiac step down and want to transition to icu by December
These are awesome tips! Planning to be a CRNA too in the future. If i may ask, how much is the tuition for the whole DNP program?
Hmmmm, I truly don't know. Off the top of my head I want to say at least $100,000, but that is MY school. Some programs are only about $30,000
Thank you very much. I wish you the best at all you do with your future career.
Thank you for this video. It was very helpful!
Hi Aisha! I’m planning on becoming a crna😁. I’m now entering my 30’s and would like to become a crna a quick as I possibly can (though I know it’s a process that can’t be rushed) do you have any tips on taking away maybe a couple of years? from the average 8 years it take to become a CRNA.
The only thing I can think to do is to "fast track" nursing school by getting an Associates degree and then getting your BSN while getting your ICU experience.
Aisha SRNA I never would’ve thought about that!! thank you for the helpful tip😊 I’ll definitely be doing that
This is sooo good! Thank you for making this video
Hi Aisha, love your channel! I'm a junior in High School and I'm thinking about being a CRNA. What high school class courses would you recommend? Thank you for the videos! :)
The only thing I could think of would be to take the CNA courses if you want to be able to do that fresh out of high school while you are taking nursing courses in college.
I am going to say this... get good grades but ENJOY being a high schooler!!!
that just means thanks for the advice, and good luck on your exams
Hahahah thanks so much !
Can a biomedical science student go into CRNA school?
After earning your BSN!
Is the ccrn or GRE a very hard test? Tests freak me out lol! I’m starting nursing school but I am research different careers I can pursue down the line. What GPA did you have in nursing school?
I think "hard" is relative.But knowing your strengths and weaknesses in learning, processing, and testing will best serve you!
I’m 15 this topic came across during a field trip, I have gain lots on interest in Nurse Anesthetist what should be one of my first step to become a anesthetic nurse
Do you have a recommendation doing the CCRN first or the GRE first? Thanks.
I don't. However, I would say that if you have just taken sometime of ICU classes or something, go ahead and start studying for your CCRN. Otherwise, I don't think it matters too much. Do what you are comfortable with. If you feel like you will need a lot of time to review older GRE material, start to study that one first.
Do you think NICU or PICU will work or does it need to be regular ICU
Different schools accept different ICU experiences. Some schools do not accept NICU or PICU experience. Some do! There are also schools that accept emergency department experience.
Hey Aisha great video.
What about nurses that work in the ER?
Should I change to ICU to qualify?
Thank you for the advise! When you work in the icu, did you work at lvl 1 trauma center hospital in your region?
Yes, my hospital was. BUT I didn't work in trauma. And to be honest, I had a pretty good probability of working at one since the five total that are in VA, were relatively close to either where I grew up, went to school, or a few hrs away. My best advice would be to focus on the actual experience that a unit will give you!
Hi Aisha! After getting your RN, did you go straight to the ICU? So many of my instructors preach med-surg after graduation to obtain time management and prioritization skills, but I really want to start getting ICU experience after I graduate. What do you recommend in your experience?
So did you work during CRNA school or is it impossible just curious.
I haven’t. But looking back now I think I could have picked up some shifts
ICU experience ☑️
CCRN cert ☑️
Just need BSN and GRE
Go and get it!!
Thank you so much for this!
Yes ma'am!
Hi, enjoyed your video.
I am doing BNSG degree and planning to be a CRNA nurse in future.
Thank you! P
Thankyou Aisha!
I want to ask something. I have graduated with BSN now & I want to work as a CRNA in US. Is it compulsory to have a an ICU experience in US only or i cn have the ICU experience in India then apply for NCLEX ?
I am not 100% sure of this answer as I have never had to experience this. I believe what you put on your resume will speak volumes. The schools want to see that you have taken care of critically ill patients and have had to titrate, and handle different situations. My advice would be contact a school in which you are interested and ask.
can you do lpn to rn to crna?
if the RN is a bsn then yes, if not get the BSN
From what I heard, youre required to be a full time student when in CRNA. How do you survive being a full time student and not havng any income at the same time?
I receive a stipend from the Air Force, and if I needed supplement, I could accept student loans for living
Hi ! Is there an age limit before you’ll be accepted at a CRNA school? Thanks
hi maam, can i ask how many years that would take all in all?'
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Hi thank you for this video.
Can foreigners apply for CRNA?
I have adult ICU experience but that was way back 2012 to 2014, now im working in PICU., do you think i can go to any crna program? Also, I already have BSN degree but taken outside USA. How long did you study under a crna program and how much is the tuition fee for all the years of studying.
Thank you for your answer 🙂
Thank you so much for this! I’ve been wondering if I should get ICU, PACU or OR experience. Are you able to say why ICU is the requirement?
Yes because you need the critical care thinking skills and knowledge of life saving drugs and how to titration them
@@AishaCRNA thank you 😊 I’m applying in the near future. I really appreciate your insightful videos
Can one have ICU experience in another country before you apply to CRNA school?
How many years of ICU experience did you have before you applied for CRNA school?
Of ICU experience I had 10 months when I started the application process.
is crna school the same as graduate school (master’s degree)
Could I apply for a CRNA program without a ba in nursing, but a masters in nursing?
So if you received your Masters in Nursing you pass that requirement and earn your BSN and MSN in one (so to speak)
hi, Im an RN (ADN) but have a bachelors in a previous science degree. Lets say I plan to become a CRNA or NP in future, what is the fastest/most efficient route? do u think I should do the RN-MSN program and then move on to CRNA? or should I just get a BSN and not bother with the MSN portion? Im so much in a dillema and dont want to waste time . Thanks
I completely understand where you are coming from... There are some schools that just require a Bachelor's but not many. I would look for those. If I was in your shoes, and couldnt find a school that would accept my Bachelor's of Science, I would go the RN-MSN route... because they are probably the same amount of time- and you would come out with a higher degree.
I thought I wanted to be a PA but THIS is what I want to do. They stopped shadowing but I'll ask my aunt she's an ent surgeon
NICE! I highly recommend shadowing
Hey would it be possible for me to contact you about CRNA school? I would love to know more about your classes!
Follow me on Instagram Aishasrna
Thank you for this information. My question is do you need a masters degree to apply for crna school ?
No, you must have a Bachelor in Science of Nursing
Do you need to get a masters degree after your bachelors? Did you get your masters?
I’m currently getting my Doctorate
Overall how many years did it take to do all of that ?
So I graduated from high school June 2009, started nursing school in 2010, graduated with BSN December 2013, started working April 2014, started CRNA school August 2016, and will graduate this August 2019!
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Hahaha oh how I love thee 😂😂
Your in school so your not one yet correct?
Correct! I am an SRNA
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Absolutely!
mi a come mi fren ,believe mi
Do you need to do gen ed first?
Like prerequisites?
@@AishaCRNA well I thought I had to get associates in order to get bachelors. Completely new to me and I wish I had a road map. Not even sure if this would be for me. Im 34.
Pls how can I contact you?
Wow who do you haunt or let them know you know the story and on board with torture and abuse of innocent women and kids especially for you to practice and have that fairytale or promise
HUH again?