Nursing students going into CRNA school?

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I was wondering of anyone was taking pre-nursing courses with the intention of eventually becoming a CRNA? I am interested in becoming a CRNA, but need to talk to some people who have researched it more. Thanks!!:rcgtku::rcgtku::rcgtku:

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Specializes in SRNA.

There is a forum specifically designated for those who may be considering pursuing CRNA programs: https://allnurses.com/forums/f227/

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dont you know that every nursing student wants to be a crna?

at least they do in my school.

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Specializes in Med/Surg.

Not me, Bicster!

I don't care how much money they make, CRNA is not something I am interested in. FNP is more "me."

I agree with you though.....I hear lots of students talk about pursuing CRNA later on.

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Specializes in SNU/SNF/MedSurg, SPCU Ortho/Neuro/Spine.

i WILL become a CRNA!!!

've always wanted it!

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Specializes in Critical Care.

CRNA school my ultimate goal too! But, I'm going to pace myself and work as a regular RN for awhile first. I hear CRNA school is hard, but so is nursing school and I'm not giving up on that dream either! :nurse:

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Specializes in Cardiac.
dont you know that every nursing student wants to be a crna?

at least they do in my school.

Seriously, you are dead on. At least 1/3, if not 1/2 of all my classmates talk about it. About half of those people don't really understand what it is, they just heard it pays really well.

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Specializes in Pediatric Intensive Care, Urgent Care.

LOL...no doubt...i wanted to be one too until i shadowed one and realized that for me it was incredibly boring. Too bad cause the pay date would have been nice but i just can't seem to do something for a living that I find boring.

Mex

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very, very competetive ( here in california, at least). Good luck!:nurse:

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Specializes in Cardiology, LTC, SANE.

I shadowed CRNA's a few times during high school and I learned a lot. I plan on applying to graduate schools for both nursing anesthesia and nurse practitioner, but I haven't decided yet (even though I'm leaning more toward anesthesia!) You can always look up information about CRNA's online, and I recommend shadowing a few to see if that's what you really want to do. Good luck with your studies! :nurse:

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Specializes in Pediatric Intensive Care, Urgent Care.

Here's food for thought...

If CRNA got paid just like any other nurse...would you still want to do it???

My bet is that probably about 2/3rds of all CRNA wannabes would not be pursuing the profession...

For those who would still want to be one given the above scenario...good luck to you and never quit!! don't be scared away from the competitiveness of the programs...just get more competitive!! :smokin:

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Specializes in None.

Im like Mex, I need more then money to attract me to a job. I personally feel an FNP has more flexibility and the pay does not hurt either..

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