Is CRNA school worth it?

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Hey everyone. First and foremost I would like to put out there that I am a senior in high school but going into nursing school fall 2017. My plan is obviously to become a CRNA but reading all these comments about how difficult it is, I'm not gonna lie I'm a little discouraged. I just want some input on if it's worth the struggle and the exhaustion. Obviously I understand money wise it is really good but that's not always the most important factor. I'm already in rotations in a program through a hospital near my school where I just get to observe and what not and I've really enjoyed spending time with the hospitals crnas. Feedback would be much appreciated!

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If it was easy, everybody would do it. Spend some time on Med/surg and the ICU to make sure you get not only critical care experience but the critical thinking aspect of the job.

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Thanks, Tim. You're going to Albany? I'm 30-45 minutes away from there. Good luck!

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Yea I'll be headed there for the start in August. Born and raised there but living in CT the past year and a half. Where abouts are ya? I lived in Delmar

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Near Amsterdam in a small town

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That's great. I would suggest working at AMC in the SICU or CTICU for the best experience in the area when you start your nursing career. AMC will take new grad RN's in the ICU too so that may speed things up a bit for you.

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I'll look into it thank you for the advice! Also good luck to you

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Specializes in Pediatric Critical Care.

Theres another option that not as many people are aware of. You can become an "anesthesia assistant". They are like the equivalent of a physician assistant, but for anesthesia. Something to look into, if you are inclined. I don't know much about the process of how to get there, but the ones that I have worked with seem to have good job satisfaction.

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Theres another option that not as many people are aware of. You can become an "anesthesia assistant". They are like the equivalent of a physician assistant, but for anesthesia. Something to look into, if you are inclined. I don't know much about the process of how to get there, but the ones that I have worked with seem to have good job satisfaction.

Yes but they are only utilized/recognized in I think 12 or so states in the nation, and no independence, chained to an MDA.

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