Need advice pursuing CRNA, continue per diem or take ICU position!

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Specializes in Ms/tele/pcu.

I know on one hand , I could save the most money per diem for CRNA school vs I’m missing out the time to gain ICU experience . Appreciate any input ? Hello ?? everyone !! Here’s my stats.. RN 9+ years ms/tele/pcu.  Debating to continue per diem vs. ICU opportunity (staff) , single mom of 1. Future CRNA career . It’s like should I make the highest $$ pay vs needed experience .. Cali native (cost of living) .?

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You have a lot of experience but you need it in ICU before you can apply for CRNA school. They will not accept you with purely PCU experience… so I would get into ICU and gain that 1-2 years of experience to start applying. 

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Specializes in Ms/tele/pcu.

Yes , thank you for your input , I decided to stay per diem and make more money ? right now . I can afford the pay cut going staff right now . 

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Yeah! You have to do what’s best for you! 

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Specializes in CRNA.

Can’t you do per diem ICU? ICU RNs are doing very well financially. 

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15 hours ago, RollK NK said:

Yes , thank you for your input , I decided to stay per diem and make more money ? right now . I can afford the pay cut going staff right now . 

Just know it sets you back CRNA school wise. They won't touch you without 1-2 years at least of full time ICU experience.

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Specializes in Ms/tele/pcu.

Yea thanks for input everyone , ima just stack my money while agency and pursue at Least my prerequisites since my GPA in undergrad was low <3.0. And just make it a long term goal 

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