I was hoping I can get some opinions from you guys here on the CRNA board.
I was really into the idea of becoming a nurse and was even more excited when I found out about the CRNA profession. I knew it was something that would be perfect for me. As I've been doing my pre-reqs for the past year, the more things I hear that discourages me from wanting to actually become a nurse. Truthfully, I'm now scared to death of becoming one. But I still, so badly want to become a CRNA.
Now due to financial problems, I started looking into the shorter healthcare programs at my school. I've considered going the LPN route instead but with the waiting list there are for these programs it would be pointless, also the fact I'm unsure about nursing. So now I'm really considering doing the respiratory care program since it's a year shorter than the nursing program. I think I would rather specialize in one area first instead of being more generalized as in nursing.
So my question is: If I went the RT route, do you think my experience as an RT would be beneficial to becoming a CRNA? Would it look good trying to get into a program? Will the knowledge and experience come in handy in nursing school and anesthesia school? I'm strongly considering becoming an RT and in a few years going back to nursing school.