BSN student seeking info - OR/CRNA

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i posted this in the or forum as well and someone directed me over here...

hi,

i am new here and i have some questions; this seems like the most helpful place to find answers! i am a bsn student and i am interested in working the or when i am done. i am specifically interested in going on the be a nurse anesthetist but that will be a while down the road.

can anyone tell me how to approach getting into an or after graduation? do i need specific training, an externship maybe, etc.? also, when i look online for jobs what am i looking for, is it med-surg or will it say specifically or?

as you all can tell i am still such a virgin to all of this! i start my nursing courses this upcoming semester and then i will have a clue!

also, does anyone have comments about being a crna? are the jobs scarce? i haven't been able to find even one online. if you are a crna, how is your job satisfaction and what types of shifts, etc. do you work?

thanks for all of your help!

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Specializes in I know stuff ;).

Hey

You should look into ICU as OR experience isnt accepted for CRNA school.

here is a link to read about the reqs.

https://allnurses.com/forums/f227/read-first-how-become-crna-faq-123275.html

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Specializes in Critical Care.

I agree. You definitely need ICU experience. You can look at www.crnajobs.com or www.gaswork.com for crna positions available.

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Hi,

Thanks! I am so excited about this all. I would love ICU as well. Would NICU be acceptable or would it be more appropriate to work with all ages so that I might experience a broader knowledge base?

How the shnikees am I gonna pay on my consolidated BSN private loans while I am in CRNA school if I can't work? Eeeekkk!!! Can I pull some weekends?

I love the school I am at, the fast track program is very intense and requires you to maintain an 85 (B+) in all courses at all times... hopefully this will look nice on my application?

My sciences are okay, micro=A, a&p I&II = B's, Chem = C+, Stats=A...

should I think about retaking my chem class and maybe taking a physics class to prepare?

Thanks again!

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