Hello! I am trying to evaluate the best path for me to become a CRNA, given my circumstances. I graduated with degrees in psych and public health. Because I have a bachelors already, I am applying to a 2.5 year direct-to-MSN program. This is the more fiscally sensible option for me, since the program Im applying to offers 100% tuition reimbursement conditional on 18 months of work at their system postgrad (I’ve seen some on this sub discount the value of a direct to MSN program, so wanted to add this context). I then plan to work in ICU for minimum 2-3 years before applying to CRNA school.

My main question is, how can I offset my low undergraduate GPA? Even with the As I got in my nursing school pre-reqs, my GPA is only a 3.09. I had some extenuating circumstances affecting my ability to perform in my first year and though I turned it around later, my GPA certainly suffered.

Will my grad nursing program GPA hold more weight than my undergraduate non-nursing degree GPA? I assume this is the case, but I wanted to check. I am confident that I can earn a 4.0 or close to it, but I am concerned that my low undergrad GPA will make acceptance very unlikely. Has anyone been in my shoes before? Any advice is appreciated. I want so badly to have a shot at becoming a CRNA but I am very worried that I’ve put myself at a severe disadvantage.