A Few Questions Needing a Few Answers

2010NRS · Jan 25, 2009

Lets play a game:

I say what my goals are and you tell me how I am an idiot, j/k.

I am currently applying to 6, yes 6, ADN programs around the state of Arkansas.

My GPA will be around 3.4-3.5 and my scores on the NET were very high, I have yet to take the

TEAS (is it similiar to the NET?).

I remember a song not to long ago about how if you want to hear God laugh then tell Him your plans.

Here they are.

1. Finish out the ADN and take the 2 required BSN prerequisites that I have left while doing this.

2. Find work in an ICU, I understand it is hard right out of school but I will try anyway.

2. Get set up with the Navy and their nursing assistance which offers $10,000 sign on and $1,000 month

while earning my BSN

3. Enroll in one of the many online RN-BSN programs around the state of Arkansas.

4. I need to find out if after using the Navy for the sign on bonus,etc... can I still apply to go straight into the

CRNA program which they will fund? If not then I would hopefully be able to land a job in the Navy in an ICU since I already have said experience. I have learned that it is near impossible to start in the ICU in the military if you have not had any experience as a civilian.

5. Become a CRNA, due my duty to my country and then either stay in or come out and start work as a civilian CRNA.

I understand that I made it sound incredibly simple and I know that is not the case.

Just give me your thoughts and if anyone has first hand experience please forward it on.

p.s. Did I mention I have three very young kids right now and will have quite a lot of loans after my ADN program?

Thank you,

JT

Also I want readers to realize that in NO way do I think this is easy or a direct route. I am well aware that even with myself pushing my hardest I may never reach my goals.