[heidinoel21]

I was wondering of anyone was taking pre-nursing courses with the intention of eventually becoming a CRNA? I am interested in becoming a CRNA, but need to talk to some people who have researched it more. Thanks!!

[Asherah]

There is a forum specifically designated for those who may be considering pursuing CRNA programs: http://allnurses.com/forums/f227/

[Bicster]

dont you know that every nursing student wants to be a crna?

at least they do in my school.

[RhodyGirl-SN]

Not me, Bicster!

I don't care how much money they make, CRNA is not something I am interested in. FNP is more "me."

I agree with you though.....I hear lots of students talk about pursuing CRNA later on.

[Csantos]

i WILL become a CRNA!!!

've always wanted it!

[Maria895]

CRNA school my ultimate goal too! But, I'm going to pace myself and work as a regular RN for awhile first. I hear CRNA school is hard, but so is nursing school and I'm not giving up on that dream either!

[JustinTJ]

Originally Posted by Bicster

dont you know that every nursing student wants to be a crna?

at least they do in my school.

Seriously, you are dead on. At least 1/3, if not 1/2 of all my classmates talk about it. About half of those people don't really understand what it is, they just heard it pays really well.

[Mexarican]

LOL...no doubt...i wanted to be one too until i shadowed one and realized that for me it was incredibly boring. Too bad cause the pay date would have been nice but i just can't seem to do something for a living that I find boring.

Mex

[awhisler]

very, very competetive ( here in california, at least). Good luck!

[Hazel11]

I shadowed CRNA's a few times during high school and I learned a lot. I plan on applying to graduate schools for both nursing anesthesia and nurse practitioner, but I haven't decided yet (even though I'm leaning more toward anesthesia!) You can always look up information about CRNA's online, and I recommend shadowing a few to see if that's what you really want to do. Good luck with your studies!