Interested in nurse anesthetist career but don't know where to begin :(

[HolliLovesCake]

Long post ahead, sorry.

Okay first a background check, I'm 20 years old, married, and pregnant with my first child ( no judging ). I am a stay at home mom because my husband has a good job with benefits and we are comfortable. In high school I always wanted to be an anesthesiologist but after graduation I got lazy and rebellious and went to school for graphic design for a semester and dropped out because I didn't enjoy it. I worked and supported three other people other than myself until my husband was presented with an amazing opportunity to support us. Then I decided to go back to college for 3D modeling and animation because let's be honest, it sounds cool. And it is, for a hobby, not a career. So now I guess with hormones and impending motherhood, I am ready to buckle down and start working towards a serious career. Don't think I am too lazy for school. I made excellent grades, I just didn't enjoy the program's I chose and don't want to continue something I will never use. So after a LOT of research I decided I want to start working towards nurse anesthetist. I know I need a bachelors and masters and I don't want to start my bachelors until my child is at least 3. But should I pursue anything in the meantime? Something that would help make getting my bachelors simpler since I will be new to the medical field? Also looking for other CRNA's that could point me in the right direction for when I do start.

[BecomingNursey]

So go straight for my bachelors? Don't worry about an associates or anything?

If I were you, with your husband making enough money for you to be comfortable and stay at home I would go straight for the bachelors. I wasn't fortunate enough for that and had to get the associates first. I've been out of school a year and want to go back for my bachelors SO bad but I just don't have the money right now.

So yes. Go straight for the bachelors of science in nursing (BSN) and then start working in critical care to get that experience in. I've found that yes, it is difficult for new grads to start in critical care areas (ICU, ER, etc) BUT I've also found that if you're a hard worker during clinicals and impress the nurses on that unit they will remember you. Tell them to remember you! That's what I did and I landed my dream job (ER) straight out of nursing school! You can do it!!!!