I am an Associate Degree prepared RN. I have been a nurse for 11 years. I am from Buffalo but have been traveling for the last 6 years. I returned to Buffalo to attend the RN to BSN program starting this fall (2008). I am also looking for a full-time position in an ICU since the bulk of my experience is ER. I hope that being at UB for undergraduate school will give me an advantage at being accepted to the CRNA program once I am done with my BSN. I plan to make myself known in the department and show how enthusiastic I am about becoming a CRNA. I knew for years that is what I wanted to do however I had the need to experience travel nursing before committing to such a rigorous program. I plan to live back at home with my Mother, which helps as far as the financial aspect of it. Is there anything you can suggest that would increase my chances of getting in to the program? I was also wondering if there was a lot of students in your class from NY. I assume you are now a CRNA. Where are you working? Is it all you thought it would be? Thank you in advance and best wishes for continued success in all you do.