What can I do with my TESC BA Liberal Studies?

[Snickerdoodle]

What chemistry are you missing, organic? Who are you taking your labs through now? If CNA is your goal, you're going to need organic, and more importantly, your going to need to be good at it! :ack:

My lab science is all B&M at a local university. The chemistry sequence I'm taking is introductory inorganic, organic, and biochemistry. I've seen some nursing programs that require a year of general chemistry and a year of general biology, and a few even a full year of organic chemistry. However, all the CRNA programs I've looked at require either what I've already got or 1 semester of (non-introductory) organic chemistry, which I have no problem taking. I feel it's a little weird that most CRNA programs require less chemistry than some BSN programs....

Quite of a few of you are saying, "Entry-level MSN!!!" but here's what I've been debating with myself about it.

An entry-level MSN takes roughly 4 years, some even 5. The last 2 or 3 years are graduate level tuition. I know people work during the graduate level portion as most are designed for working professionals...assuming I land a job right after getting my RN and am able to handle grad coursework and a job. I do need ICU experience for CRNA programs. At this point, I would be looking at post-masters CRNA certificates rather than CRNA masters/DNP programs.

On the other hand, an accelerated BSN takes about 2 years, some even less (although I'm wary of those 1 year programs...sounds so intense), and assuming I get a job immediately afterwards, I can then get the necessary 1 year of ICU experience without worrying about maintaining grades while learning the ropes as a new grad. That's a total of 3 years. Not to mention the lower tuition fees.

I've done some research and there was an individual on allnurses deciding between these 2 options, and he/she was told that having a master's degree before going to CRNA school wasn't as much help as having more work experience.

That's been my thought process so far, and I appreciate any input from you guys while I'm trying to sort it all through.

the best program is the first one you can get into.

Exactly!

[Gaz]

Snickerdoodle-

Have you considered this option? Anesthesiologist Assistant, you do the same thing as a CRNA; however, you are not a nurse. It is also a master's degree program. We have three working at my hospital. There are limitations in regard to state, but the pay and job is the same. It is a very political topic.

Program Overview of the Anesthesiologist Assistant Program, Tampa | Nova Southeastern University

[Snickerdoodle]

Snickerdoodle-

Have you considered this option? Anesthesiologist Assistant, you do the same thing as a CRNA; however, you are not a nurse. It is also a master's degree program. We have three working at my hospital. There are limitations in regard to state, but the pay and job is the same. It is a very political topic.

Program Overview of the Anesthesiologist Assistant Program, Tampa | Nova Southeastern University

Thank you, I've looked at that too and I've found the issues quite intriguing. However, I'd need roughly another year's worth of additional prereqs, so if I can't get into anything within the next year, I may have to go back and just get more prereqs, which isn't very easy with all the impacted colleges/universities in my area.

[Snickerdoodle]

Bit of an update: I was just accepted into the school that gave me a hard time about my TESC degree for the regular (non-accelerated) BSN track. It's the fastest route for me right now, and a bird in hand is worth two in the bush, so I won't have to continue nursing school hunting!

[Gaz]

Bit of an update: I was just accepted into the school that gave me a hard time about my TESC degree for the regular (non-accelerated) BSN track. It's the fastest route for me right now, and a bird in hand is worth two in the bush, so I won't have to continue nursing school hunting!

Congratulations! Great news!

[NAP]

Bit of an update: I was just accepted into the school that gave me a hard time about my TESC degree for the regular (non-accelerated) BSN track. It's the fastest route for me right now, and a bird in hand is worth two in the bush, so I won't have to continue nursing school hunting!

Congratulations Snickerdoodle!!! That is wonderful news! I'm sure it feels like a huge relief after all the hurdles you've had. Enjoy this for a few minutes before you start the next one.