I will be graduating with BSN in May 08 right after I turn 34. My husband is retired from the Navy but does not have a high paying civilian job, we have an 8 yo son, and we do have quite a bit of debt (mostly mortgage and student loans).
I'm trying to decide how long I should pursue CRNA, considering the fact that I won't be able to work during the program. In my mind, I'm thinking if I don't get in first time around (after 1 year ICU experience), I would try one more time, then throw in the towel. If I get in the first time around, I will be 38 before I finish. I was just wondering how old everyone is, when you got in, or when you finished CRNA school.
Although I love going to school, I do want to eventually finish and get on with a "normal" life. HAHA!
36 Now- Applying next summer (I'll be 37) Hopefully accepted and start when I am 38- Probably 40-41 by the time I get done (assuming acceptance and such.) Good luck. :)
Im 20 I'll be finishing my BSN program online throgh Chamberlain University in Mar 08 just b4 i turn 21:lol2:(can't wait) I am planning to attend Case Western in 09 or 10 for their 28 month CRNA program.
P.S a little more about me I left highschool right after my 10th grade year because i felt it was a waste of time and obtained my GED. I started nursing school when i as 16 and originally sought out to be an LPN but i wouldnt be able to take my NCLEX until 18 so i went for the RN route, which i completed in August 2005.
Specializes in Anesthesia: Peds, General, ENT, Trauma.
Just to throw my plan out there. I finished my BA last May. Turned 35 this summer and just started in a CVSICU. I will start applying to CRNA schools next year and hope to finish just prior to my oldest graduating High school. I don't think finishing at 40 is too old. Lots of time left to work.
I am a 23 yo male. RN, BSN, CCRN with 2.5 years experience. I have 7 interviews scheduled for schools that start August of 08. I already interviewed once at Samford U and got wait listed, but that was before completing my BSN and having CCRN.
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Currently, 36. Will start NA school next august at 37 yoa.
Nothing official about starting, just positive thinking :-))
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