Got into CRNA school. now cold feet?

[cticunurse]

Hi so yes I recently was admitted to a CRNA dnp program. I start in May and believe me I am sooo excited and feel so blessed for this amazing opportunity in a field where you don't hear anything but good things!!! But The feelings I have had lately; anxious and nervous that I'm not making the right decision. Sometimes the stress keeps me up at night and I haven't even started. I have two small kids and supporting grandparents on both sides for help but we will have to hire someone for summer for sure and my husband works full time. 100k of loans on top of the 50 k I have but of course I realize this will pay off. I am wondering if these feelings of cold feet are normal?? I plan on shadowing again to make sure this is what I want to do. Even though I am already admitted. I know a little backwards.. This decision is life changing emotionally, personally, financially and I want to make sure 5-6 years down the road I will be as happy as 1-2 years into this career. any other recently admitted SRNAs feel this way? Any CRNAs out there doing it 5plus years as happy as the day they started? Any regrets at all? Thanks

[ProgressiveThinking, MSN, CRNA]

Dedicate at least an hour or two a day to your family, and spend at least one night a week with your SO and/or children. It's very doable. I had major cold feet as well, but even now while I'm in finals and it's crazy as ****, I'm learning so much that I'm glad I'm doing it. Everyone else in your class will have the same concerns as you, but my professors all say that in the end it's worth it and they were able to provide a better life for their children along with paying cash for their college.

[SEWRN]

Thanks so much for your encouragement and insight. I'm sooo anxious and losing sleep all week over this! And definitely need to hear from people like you..that you are able to juggle both school and the kids!