What's going to keep you motivated????

IBorg · Jun 3, 2004

I just started school and it's been a very frustrating 2 weeks but when I get discouraged I call my friend who is a CRNA and she lifts my spirits by telling me at the end it was worth it.

I pray to St. Rene and Morpheus to guide us through these grueling years. And hopefully that saying is true, "What doesn't kill us, will make us stronger"

SRNACHIC · Jun 3, 2004

I just started school and it's been a very frustrating 2 weeks but when I get discouraged I call my friend who is a CRNA and she lifts my spirits by telling me at the end it was worth it.
I pray to St. Rene and Morpheus to guide us through these grueling years. And hopefully that saying is true, "What doesn't kill us, will make us stronger"

You are soooo right. We are getting the oppurtunity to go where so many are longing to go. It's going to be tough, but I'll tell you like my hubby says "keep your eye on the prize".

sweetdreams · Jun 4, 2004

Thinking of a big house is nice, but a real motivator for some of us is the picture attached to failure: family in rags, 100K in debt, dealing with melana in ICU again, no college for the kids, etc.

Athlein1 · Jun 4, 2004

I have a pitcure of a nice big house that I want with the mega master bedroom and bath, the big body benz...and vacations in the carribean, and college fund for my kids, shopping, shopping, and shopping....you all get the pitcure right?

Good thing you are not going into this field for the money!

Seriously, I have said this before, but take some time to think about why you really want to do this (dig deeper than the shopping and pimp-ride, okay?), write that list, and then keep it handy so you can read it when you are feeling like dirt.

jrvb · Jun 4, 2004

Being a CRNA isnt going to get you on MTV Cribs. You might want to think about being a rap star.

susswood · Jun 4, 2004

I am compliling a list of 50 things about the ER that drive me nuts. I will always be able to look back at the list for motivation.

Here's a sample:

1. Screaming drunks.

2. Homeless screaming drunks.

3. Homeless screaming drunks with maggots on their feet.

4. Heroin OD's that try to kill you when you save them with Narcan.

5. Doing EKG's. (I really hate them)

6. GOMER's from nursing homes.

7. 90 year old ladies who are in severe distress and full-code status.

8. 911 calls for dime in the nose of a five year old.

9. Melena.

10. Drug seekers.

11. Drowned kids.

You get the picture....I could go on all day. :uhoh21:

CHATSDALE · Jun 4, 2004

After Reading What Srnachic Is Going To Have After Graduation I Was Wondering If She Would Like To Adopt Me

Future SRNA · Jun 4, 2004

Sure the road will be difficult and bumpy, but keeping myself focus on the final prize is what will keep me going: a well respected profession, autonomy, knowledge to make safe independent decisions in the well-being of my patients, becoming part of an elite professional group "nurse anesthetist", and lastly the financial reward that comes with all of this.

malraymal · Jun 4, 2004

I graduated from ODU this past august (BSN) and the entire school of nursing is very dedicated to students (including graduate school). While you are in CRNA school, there will be others who will be having a tough time and pushing each other along will make the time go by faster and less tough. (knowing this info from friends in the nurse anesthesia program)

SRNACHIC · Jun 4, 2004

O.K. everybody, be real. I understand the eliteness, the chance to be a part of something special, yatta...yatta...yatta. I have been wanting to be a CRNA forever and it's not just about the money. If I came off that way, I do apologize, but all the added perks does play a part in that. I don't need to be a rap-star, living comfortably is what I want, but I know that every one wants a better life for their family and being a CRNA with a 6 figure salary can definately provide that. (If you are wise with your finances of course.) But would you become a CRNA if it required the same grueling committment and you only came out of school and made 50 thousand dollars a year? :confused:

WntrMute2 · Jun 4, 2004

But would you become a CRNA if it required the same grueling committment and you only came out of school and made 50 thousand dollars a year?

Absolutly, daily I can't believe I'm getting paid so much. (I also believe we may be getting priced right out of the market).