Any encouragement?

[jemommyRN]

I love this board and I have to confide in you all about how I feel at times. I browse through the CRNA threads because they inspire me and give me the encouragement that I sometimes need to one day fullfill my dream of becoming a Nurse Anesthetist. I am going to be an anesthetist because I want to be the ONE that relieves the pain of the patients. I would like to comfort them. I want a satisfying career that is full of personal accomplishments. I want to know that my decisions are important and they do make a difference. I want to have in depth knowledge about a subject that allows me to feel comfortable with my professional decisions. I want to be highly educated and also highly respected in the profession. The problem is ........

Sometimes I am reading a thread (that's about a serious issue) and I have no idea what you guys are talking about. I mean the language is so (over my head) I start nursing school in the fall and that may be why I'm overreacting but sometimes I feel that I'll never be able to know, understand, and retain all of the information that you all know as CRNAs. I mean, did you learn it all or do you all have a niche for science. Just a little frightened that's all.

[jdpete]

you are completely overreacting---when I first went to Nsg school I was lost when everybody was talking about Demerol,,,,,, I was really green---it takes time to learn all of this---however, I dont feel it is rocket science, it has just been taught to us--when I first went to school and looked at that machine, I thought there was no way I would ever understand that thing---good luck, dont stress, and always stay focused on your goals---dont sell yourself short!

jdpete

[jebain]

First of all, congrats and goodluck in nursing school. The key to being a well-rounded, competent nurse is to have the desire and commitment to life-time learning. The medical world continuously changes, and nurses must strive to learn all they can. Remember that it is o.k. to ask questions-infact always ask questions when you are curious or unsure. No one knows everything. You learn what you are exposed to-Labor and Delivery, CVICU, ER--it is all different. Just concentrate on the basic foundations of nursing and know them well. AND don't forget 6 yrs from now when new grads come onto your unit or area-help them, teach them, guide them. One of the worst things we do as nurses is get frustrated and "eat our young". ---You are already on your way, just keep up the faith!!!!!!!

[jemommyRN]

Thank you guys soooo much for the encouragement. I just want to be a great nurse and an even better anesthetist. I am going to give it my best no matter what and I know that I can always come here to talk to you all about any worries.

Thank you

jemommy