ADIOS ANESTHESIA

Specialties CRNA

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I am grieving the loss of my chosen profession. I really thought becoming a CRNA was what I was meant to do. I became a nurse to become a CRNA. I prayed, applied one last time and was rejected. While in school I loved clinical and looked forward to the early rise & long days in the OR for clinical. I NEVER looked at my watch wondering, "when is this case going to end?" I had a great GPA and great clinical reviews. As a christian, I have put this in GOD's hands, prayed for his will, and I guess being a CRNA is not what he wants me to do with my life.

I sometimes wish I had never gotten in or learned of the profession so I would not miss it so much. Now with 120K debt, all these anesthesia textbooks, and a job I do not like, I am really having a hard time letting go. I do not think I am meant to be a critical nurse because I so unhappy while at work. I am just praying for GOD to direct me

to whatever it is I am supposed to do. Anyone looking for anesthesia texts?

Specializes in CRNA.

"personal attribute" most important: You are compelled to do your best, to do the right thing, even when you know no one will ever notice.

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Specializes in CRNA, Finally retired.
I am very curious to know what personality type, attitude & personal attributes are best suited to the CRNA profession. What is the "other" factor? Thanks!

No cowboys need apply. Actually, some of the attributes that drive people into anesthesia aren't so healthy - compulsive, type A, thrill seeking. All attributes that both enhance the safe anesthetic experience but place a toll on the practitioner.

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"He that endureth to the end shall be saved.

--Matthew 10:22

Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

--James 1:12

The difference between perseverance and obstinacy is that one often comes from a strong will and the other from a strong won't.

--Henry Ward Beecher

Accomplishment and success are often the result of commitment and perseverance rather than skill or talent.

--George Van Valkenburg

Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something and that this thing must be attained.

--Marie Curie Polish-French chemist

Good fortune and misfortune take effect through perseverance. The way of heaven and earth becomes visible through perseverance. The way of sun and moon become bright through perseverance. All movements under heaven become uniform through perseverance.

--I Ching (B.C. 1150?)"

I prefer this quote/story more myself....It's from the Pursuit of Happiness, if watching that movie doesn't teach you a thing or two about perserverance then nothing will!

"one day a man was in his boat sailing in the ocean when all of the sudden the wind tipped him over and the boat sank.

a big boat passed by and asked the man " do you need any help?" and the man said " no thank you, God will save me" and the sailor went on his way.

another big boat came by and asked the man the same thing, the man replied " no thank you, god will save me"

later that day the man had become to exhausted and finally drowned.

he arrived in heaven and said to god. " God! why didnt you save me?!"

God Replied...

"I sent you two big boats you dummy!""

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How many programs have you apply to? If you keep applying to the same program that you had to drop out of, then it's no small surprise that you keep getting rejected. With all the programs across the country and your GPA and clinical skills as good as you say they are, I can't imagine why you haven't been successful in getting accepted to at least one program

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Hi ya'll, geez... this post took a very sharp turn.  I hope everyone is where they want to be and are happy with their job, life, and themselves.

 

Anyways, I plan to apply to the University of Evansville to the DNAP Anesthesia program. I was wondering if anyone had any feedback on their program since their website seems to be lacking A LOT of information. 

 

Thank you in advance!

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