A structured CRNA path some advice please

I have been planning a career in Nursing for some time now. I've been a stay at home mom for some time and now I am in the position to return to school. I initially wanted to focus on becoming a Doctor but I have decided I am really interested in Nurse Anesthesia. I have started a job at a major hospital to get some medical experience under my belt and they also help pay the school bills which is great.
I have been having discussions with a CRNA and she referred me to a CRNA program at Webster University in St.Louis Missouri. I went to discuss my educational goals. I will be starting from scratch because the science classes I had years ago are too old. I am fine with this I plan to take it step by Step become a RN/CCRN and my job will alow for shifts Bidding so I can pick up a few shifts when you want and that is for all employees who are either PCT's or Nurses. Many of the CRNA's say this option has allowed them to ave s little money in their pocket through their CRNA Program.
I am very happy with the advice I have recieved from the CRNA's I work with and Webster University has offered to more or less guide me towards my goal and I am a minority so thy referred me to a great mentoring program called Diversity Nursing. I would like to know how much does a new CRNA expect to make? I would also like to know how many were able to make some kind of money while in the program? And my last question is can anyone just offer some advice on wha I can study now to better my GPA for CRNA school. I really want to educate myself as much as possible about the career. I am looking into shadowing a CRNA at work and I also have signed up for a mini Session Q & A with CRNA's through a local CRNA program.
I know without a doubt this is what I want I just want to be clear I am on the right path, I know I have to become a RN first but thats not why I am going through Nursing school I am going to Nursing school because it's the first step to becoming a CRNA. So could any CRNA's give me suggestions on some books to look into or websites or organizations to join now. I plan to prep for the CRNA career the same as a Pre-Med starts prepping for becoming a Doctor form day one! So any advice or tips on how I can better my chances would be so greatly appreciated!