Before going to CRNA school

[edvaz90]

Currently in nursing school and graduating in December. Any CRNA's out there that were previously ER/Trauma nurses? Would really like to hear some stories and input about how the route went. Right now I'm looking at starting off in a medsurg floor first, and then hopefully being able to transfer in a level 1 trauma center to be an ER nurse for a couple years. The thought of CRNA school is tickling my mind and I wanted to know what is a good route to go if I also want to incorporate ER training into my life experience. Any information is appreciated. Thanks!!

[flymedicRN24, BSN, MSN, EMT-P, APRN]

ICUman,

Since you do not fly and my question was in regards to using flight experience for CRNA school and was not so much about of all my nursing experience, perhaps you should post about things that you have experience in. This is due to the fact you indicated you do not and have not flown on a helicopter and had to titrate medications and correct vent settings, after a patient has been RSI's out in a dark field in the middle of no where at 2 a.m.

Regards

[bosstyn21]

Im going to jump in on this and see what i can find out. Heres my dilemma.

I am a 6 year flight RN with a background as a Level I trauma ED RN. (6 years). So, no ICU time per se. I am looking into CRNA school and I'm having a difficult time trying to figure out if my flight experience is enough experience. I have the opportunity to go fly for 2 more years with a well respected and ICU heavy flight program and i was planning on doing some per diem ICU work. Im just not sure it will cut mustard when i start applying. (would love to go to UNE) Any thoughts? should i just go all in and get a full time CVICU gig?

Id really love to keep flying as long as i can. but i do understand it has to end at some point.

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

[CCRN_CSC_0710]

Im going to jump in on this and see what i can find out. Heres my dilemma.

I am a 6 year flight RN with a background as a Level I trauma ED RN. (6 years). So, no ICU time per se. I am looking into CRNA school and I'm having a difficult time trying to figure out if my flight experience is enough experience. I have the opportunity to go fly for 2 more years with a well respected and ICU heavy flight program and i was planning on doing some per diem ICU work. Im just not sure it will cut mustard when i start applying. (would love to go to UNE) Any thoughts? should i just go all in and get a full time CVICU gig?

Id really love to keep flying as long as i can. but i do understand it has to end at some point.

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

I'd sugggest contacting the program director especially since you already know which specific schools you want to apply to. I remember attending an information session when I was applying and someone asked this question, and the program director said it would not count, but I don't think it hurts to ask.