RNGranny

I am a 40 yr old, young children. I have 20 years RN experience (ADN, 3 classes short of my BSN), mostly in NICU, OB. I have worked the night/weekend shift for years and need a change. Since I am the primary support for my family, I need to be able to continue working while going to school to advance my degree/skills. I have been considering becoming a CRNA. For those of you in the profession, can you give me your feelings on the feasibility of this, e.g., school work load, job satisfaction, marketable (?), etc. Thanks: idea:

I worked for a plastic surgeon in California. Great job! The hours are good and yes, many of the other nurses got work done free or cheap. Not many openings because nurses tend to stay. Check with some of the surgeons in your area. Many eye doctors are now doing eye-lifts and minimal plastic procedures.

:imbar Hi Grammyd. I am also 55 and a grandmother, got my license when I was 52. One of the biggest problems that I encountered was that fellow nurses and doctors automatically assumed that, due to my age, I was very experienced as a nurse. They offered little assistance and expected a lot more of me than they did of the younger new grads. It was humiliating at times, always having to explain. However, go with your heart. Be also forewarned, it is strenous and tiring. I have trouble keeping up with the kids.