wildfire2098

thank you caveman, I really appreciate it.

Well, I hope that I came off in other ways too... that really isn't my goal, to just make money. Thanks for the replies so far everyone.

Caveman - I see that you are basically implying with that response that I am concerned too much with money? I don't think that that is the issue, but I do wonder sometimes. You are a CRNA, maybe you could offer a reponse to my post? I'm surprised at how few responses I got. I'm just trying to figure out if it is right for me or not.

hi, I'm a 26 year old male and I am taking all of the prerequisites for nursing school, and doing very well in the classes: AP, Microbiology and Chemistry - and they interest me more than most things have in the past. I've fought myself for many years trying to decide on what to do for a career, being a little too picky, and I feel like time is running out, making me even more picky. I can't decide if nursing is right for me, but I cannot decide if anything else is either. I can't say that I have a passion for anything in particular. I have a ton of ambition with no direction. I've had a difficult life, but I am passionate about it and want to make the best of it. I really need to choose something soon, and right now my interests lie mostly with nursing. I'm considering pursuing Nurse Anesthesia as a long term goal. Yes, I'm not even a nurse yet, but I'm not sure if I will be content with an RN's pay range. I'm really struggling and I've done hours of research, but I think that folks here can give me advice I probably can't find on a webpage or anywhere else - I made this thread in hopes that folks who are actually working as CRNA's could tell me all the pro's and con's of your job as you see it so I can get a wide range of opinions, maybe even tell me a little about how it affects your personal life (schedule, stress, significant other, etc), and add any comments of your own to help me make this decision. Maybe it will help a lot of other people too. I really appreciate it. Thank you very much, Jeremy

I'm a 26 year old male and taking all of the prerequisites for nursing school, and doing very well in the classes: AP, Microbiology and Chemistry - and they interest me more than most things have in the past. I've fought myself for many years trying to decide on what to do for a career, being a little too picky, and I feel like time is running out. I can't decide if nursing is right for me, but I cannot decide if anything else is either. I really need to choose something, and right now my interests are mostly directed at nursing. I'm considering pursuing Nurse Anesthesia as a long term goal. Yes, I'm not even a nurse yet, but I'm not sure if I will be happy with an RN's pay range. I'm really struggling. I've done hours of research... I made this thread in hopes that folks who are actually working as CRNA's could tell me all the pro's and con's of your job as you see it, maybe even tell me a little about how it affects your personal life (schedule, stress, significant other, etc), and add any comments of your own to help me make this decision. I really appreciate it. Thank you, Jeremy

It's my birthday today... and I came into this thread pretty down, between losing my g/f and being so indecisive on a career choice. I really appreciate everything everyone has said, and I'm extremely impressed. I'm actually taking A&P, microbiology and chemistry right now, trying to make it into the nursing program in May, but I have had my doubts every day. For years I have quit and began things incessantly, so indecisive on what I want to do. I worked both IT jobs and kitchen remodeling jobs for that time, and it wasn't for me. I really like helping people (I am a personal trainer right now, for the last 5 months). I have tons of energy and don't mind working long hours. The classes I am taking are the only ones that have ever interested me. It seems right. I've talked to people in the profession. The hours are great, flexibility is there... the pay is excellent. But I guess I am afraid to pick one thing and go with it, I guess because I feel time is running out or something stupid like that. I think my biggest concern, for reasons that I think I understand, I was afraid of how it would affect my personal life with women, dating or being married. This thread has helped me tremendously in pushing me towards a decision, and I just want to thank everyone for their opinions. I would like to add one thing to the discussion: To those in relationships who are nurses or are dating relationship, how does shift work affect your relationship/marriage? Having to work weekends, nights... odd hours.