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!
so, do you have you ICU experince and are you done with your BSN?
Not sure if this is directed at me, but I'll answer. I will finish my BSN in May, and currently I have 3.5 years of Cardiac Surgery ICU experience. The school accepts students early because they require you to have all the "core" MSN classes out of the way before the anesthesia coursework starts.
Remember the story about the 80 year old woman taking Hebrew classes. A fellow classmate asked her what she was doing taking classes at her age, and she looked at the person and plainly said, "It's the only age I have left.".
No matter what AGE you will be when you graduate, you will be that age ANYWAY. Food for thought....yummy snacks all around.
Im 26 and starting my program right now; will be 28 when I graduate. I am one of the youngest in my class; one person is 23. Everyone else is about 28-40.
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I will be 28 when i start UTmemphis in july '08, and be 31 upon completion