Advance Compass
Advanced Practice Pathway Planner
Gap Analysis
Your Route to CRNA, Mapped
Nothing entered yet — everything below starts at zero. Add your experience, GPA, certifications and coursework, and this plan fills in around you.
Start With Your Stats
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ICU Experience
0 / 2 yrs
Keep logging shifts
Clinical Hours
0 / 4,160
4,160 to go
GPA
0.00
Below 3.4 floor
GRE
Not taken
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Pathway Complete
3%
Remaining Requirements
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2+ Years Adult Critical Care Experience
0 yrs logged · typical across most programs
~4,160 ICU Clinical Hours
0 hrs at 0 hrs/week
CCRN Certification
Required by nearly every program
BLS Certification
Required by nearly every program
ACLS Certification
Required by nearly every program
PALS Certification
Preferred, not required
Cumulative GPA at or Above 3.4
0.00 — below the 3.4 bar
Anatomy & Physiology
Common prerequisite
General Chemistry
Common prerequisite
Organic Chemistry
Common prerequisite
Biochemistry
Common prerequisite
Statistics
Common prerequisite
GRE Score
Book a test window 3–4 months before deadlines
8+ Hours of CRNA Shadowing
8–24 hours in the OR alongside a CRNA
3 Professional References
ICU manager, an intensivist, and a practicing CRNA
Personal Statement & CV
Lead with ICU decision-making and acuity
Submit Applications
3–6 targeted programs, watch round-1 deadlines
Rough Timeline
Suggested Sequence to Close Your Gaps
Oct 2026 – Oct 2028
2+ Years Adult Critical Care Experience
0 yrs logged · typical across most programs
Oct 2028 – Jul 2029
~4,160 ICU Clinical Hours
0 hrs at 0 hrs/week
Jul 2029 – Nov 2029
CCRN Certification
Required by nearly every program
Nov 2029 – Dec 2029
BLS Certification
Required by nearly every program
Dec 2029 – Jan 2030
ACLS Certification
Required by nearly every program
Jan 2030 – Feb 2030
PALS Certification
Preferred, not required
Feb 2030 – Oct 2030
Cumulative GPA at or Above 3.4
0.00 — below the 3.4 bar
Oct 2030 – Feb 2031
Anatomy & Physiology
Common prerequisite
Feb 2031 – Jun 2031
General Chemistry
Common prerequisite
Jun 2031 – Oct 2031
Organic Chemistry
Common prerequisite
Oct 2031 – Feb 2032
Biochemistry
Common prerequisite
Feb 2032 – Jun 2032
Statistics
Common prerequisite
Jun 2032 – Oct 2032
GRE Score
Book a test window 3–4 months before deadlines
Oct 2032 – Dec 2032
8+ Hours of CRNA Shadowing
8–24 hours in the OR alongside a CRNA
Dec 2032 – Jan 2033
3 Professional References
ICU manager, an intensivist, and a practicing CRNA
Jan 2033 – Apr 2033
Personal Statement & CV
Lead with ICU decision-making and acuity
Apr 2033 – May 2033
Submit Applications
3–6 targeted programs, watch round-1 deadlines