[hell000nurse]

ive really enjoyed reading though posts on this forum...most have been very enlightening. while i know its important to read factual information about CRNA's/schools/loans/etc, i mostly enjoy reading peoples personal accounts/situations/opinions...from current students and current CRNAs.

im 24 years old, living in philly, working in a medical ICU in a level 1 trauma hospital. love what i do, and cant WAIT to step up to the next level. id like to see what life is like as a young nurse who is very motivated and excited about her education, as well as trying to have fun/have a social life at the same time.

what im seeking are personal accounts from young professionals such as myself...who are just starting school, or new to CRNA school (maybe 6 months to a year in). of course ive read all about how competitive, how grueling, how time-intensive the whole process is...so im really curious to hear about peoples day-to-day. the little things. what time do you get up? whats your classload like? how much studying? are you single/dating? how often do you get to see your friends/do social things? do you feel overwhelmed? how bad is your money situation? still get to shop??

hehe. thanks in advance for any replies!

[hell000nurse]

bumping up this thread bc i think it was a good question and would still love some responses!

[ICUDOUCME?]

Let's see. My program is front loaded so my first year was spent in class and on campus. Yes, it was mostly studying but I got to catch an occasional movie, go to the mall (rare) and fly home every other weekend.

Campus life was awsome. I loved the campus, the atmosphere, the activites there. I am married so, no I didn't date. In fact, there is only one single in my class. She found time to date some but it wasn't like "party central" or anything for her.

Activities surrounding school that year were mostly missing home, making sure I had all my classwork organized so I could stay on top of things, working out two or three times a week at the campus gym, studying at the local Barnes and Noble (gotta have the mocha), and watching "Dancing with the stars" in my little apartment.

I made some lifelong friends in the class and we are currently helping and supporting each other through the clinical portion of this program. Clinical is a whole different ballgame and I am in the middle so I can't really be too objective. It carries it's own stresses and rewards. So far, I feel ok about my abilities given my level in the program. I will continue to gain experience and therefore confidence as I progress.

Hope this is informative...not really sure this is what you wanted.

[mummer43]

Originally Posted by ICUDOUCME?

Let's see. My program is front loaded so my first year was spent in class and on campus. Yes, it was mostly studying but I got to catch an occasional movie, go to the mall (rare) and fly home every other weekend.

Campus life was awsome. I loved the campus, the atmosphere, the activites there. I am married so, no I didn't date. In fact, there is only one single in my class. She found time to date some but it wasn't like "party central" or anything for her.

Activities surrounding school that year were mostly missing home, making sure I had all my classwork organized so I could stay on top of things, working out two or three times a week at the campus gym, studying at the local Barnes and Noble (gotta have the mocha), and watching "Dancing with the stars" in my little apartment.

I made some lifelong friends in the class and we are currently helping and supporting each other through the clinical portion of this program. Clinical is a whole different ballgame and I am in the middle so I can't really be too objective. It carries it's own stresses and rewards. So far, I feel ok about my abilities given my level in the program. I will continue to gain experience and therefore confidence as I progress.

Hope this is informative...not really sure this is what you wanted.

Would you mind telling us where you go?

[hell000nurse]

Originally Posted by ICUDOUCME?

Let's see. My program is front loaded so my first year was spent in class and on campus. Yes, it was mostly studying but I got to catch an occasional movie, go to the mall (rare) and fly home every other weekend.

Campus life was awsome. I loved the campus, the atmosphere, the activites there. I am married so, no I didn't date. In fact, there is only one single in my class. She found time to date some but it wasn't like "party central" or anything for her.

Activities surrounding school that year were mostly missing home, making sure I had all my classwork organized so I could stay on top of things, working out two or three times a week at the campus gym, studying at the local Barnes and Noble (gotta have the mocha), and watching "Dancing with the stars" in my little apartment.

I made some lifelong friends in the class and we are currently helping and supporting each other through the clinical portion of this program. Clinical is a whole different ballgame and I am in the middle so I can't really be too objective. It carries it's own stresses and rewards. So far, I feel ok about my abilities given my level in the program. I will continue to gain experience and therefore confidence as I progress.

Hope this is informative...not really sure this is what you wanted.

thank you. exactly what i was looking for. i want to hear how people deal with their life as a WHOLE, not just the program. anyone else?

[putmetosleep]

This is a great thread. I'd love to hear from some others about their day-to-day lives and how you balance school and the rest of your lives (although I realize the "rest of your lives" takes a back seat during anesthesia school).

[candiceena]

I second everyone else's praises...any other input would be fabulous