PeaceKeepr

I'll be 32 this August when I start.

Base RN pay in the rural South east is ~20-25/hr. The hospital I work for pays CRNAs ~150k/yr. I'm about to start CRNA school. I have punched the #s and it will be very "financially worth it". This past year I managed to earn around 85k, but I worked Baylor weekends (Fri/Sat/Sun) plus 2-3 days extra during the week to get there. Based off of my circumstances and projected student loans vs. expected future salary, I should be able to pay down loans quickly ( In the end, becoming a CRNA and being "worth it" depends on your circumstances and how you define "worth".

Thank you for your insight.

My current hospital CEO has verbally offered a stipend while in school. Though, I have nothing in writing yet. Also, I've punched the numbers and I may not need the stipend, but it would be nice to have a job lined up for when I'm finished. My wife and I plan on coming back here anyway.

Accepted verbal offer. Now, if they'll just get approved. My optimistic side is saying that Gooding operated since '69 & I'm sure they'll get the accreditation. But, reading these posts aren't doing my pessimistic side any favors. Hope to see you guys/gals in August!

Not this year. If I do not get accepted this year, I will apply at GRU and alternates next year.

Applied to GRU. Have interview in a couple of weeks. Excited, scared all at the same time.

I'm not 100% b/c I do not work there, but I do work close. The payrate for starting RNs in South Ga is +/- $20/hr.

Pretty much what he said. I worked on a Med/Surg floor for 2 years while in my ADN program. Usually, there were 2-3 CNA's. Being a guy, you will be called on to do the heavy lifting. I think my time as a CNA was a great learning experience while in school.

Phoebe Putney in Albany, SGMC in Valdosta, Tift General in Tifton, Colquitt Regional in Moultrie, Archbold in Thomasville all have RN jobs posted, but that's the opposite side of the state for you. Good Luck!

Need a job quick? EMT basic can be had in a few months (6ish i think). LPN is usually 1-1.5 yr. ASN 2 yr, BSN 4 yr. Which is best for you? You have to answer that one yourself.

Get all of your paper work in ASAP. I had mine in a week prior to graduation. Had my ATT 2-3 weeks later.

I graduated may 11 from the traditional program. I liked the school. There were a handful that commuted such as you. Good luck.

I've only cried one time while working in the Hospital. I became an RN in June '11. I was a CNA for 2 years prior to that on a Med/Surg floor. One day we had a patient that was on the floor c/o DIB. Unknown to me at that time, this pt was terminal and was sent to our floor in an attempt to provide a comfortable death. When the patient c/o increasing DIB, I tried to get several RNs to come look at the pt and 2 blew me off. Finally, another RN came in and we got the ball rolling on some supportive measures and the information came out that the pt was dying. The pt died within 30 minutes. I was so mad and so upset that I had to leave the floor for a few minutes and gain my composure. A few tears were shead.

My OB clinical instructors were great. They would round prior to our arrival and directly as the pt's if they would mind having a male student in with them. My First rotation I went into a C-section of twins. My second rotation I was supporting the mom's leg while she pushed (yeah right in the mix), while a female student was on the other side. This mom didn't have a support group of any kind. I was glad to be there for her, she was appreciative of me and the other student. I didn't hear of any of the other guys having issues.