BamaDan

I agree, so much of the RN programs nothing but busy work. Don't get me wrong I have learned a ton in the last two years but so much of the things that they make you do seems so unneccesary. I honestly believe that most programs would see an improvement in grades if they didn't give the students so much busy work to take away from their study time. Oh well, I'll get off my soapbox. As far as the level of difficulty of CRNA school. The CRNA that I talked with while doing my OB rotations said she breezed through RN school and when she went into CRNA school it was a whole new world. Definately not nursing school anymore. As the saying goes " Toto, we arent in Kansas anymore". She did say this to me "It's doable" I think having your feet firmly planted on the ground and sheer determination coupled with huge loans will get most people through a CRNA program. As far as hospital work goes I plan on working in a CTR unit so I should get my fill of the vents and all the vasoactive drips etc. So by the time I apply for CRNA school I should have at least 3 years of experience in that area, maybe even four if I take my time with my BSN. That would put me at around 37-38 years old then. I'll also need all that time to SAVE the money that I will need to put myself through.

Thanks for the comments Austinrobi and Roland. I hope I dont come across as sounding anal about all this. I guess I was just viewing that B that I got in advanced pharm as the ultimate no no in nursing if I was going to pursue a CRNA degree. Like Roland said I'll focus on my BSN and preparing myself for the GRE and all that. By the way Roland it depends on what color that toyota is and how good the tires are on it...LOL. you've just got it broke in good at 300K! Thanks again BamaDan

Hi Kevin, Thanks for the reply and the reassurance. I've just read up on the CRNA programs enough to know that the competition to get in is enormous. Since graduation is nearing it has really started me to thinking hard about the future and where I want to be ten years from now. I had a chance to shadow an MDA and a CRNA and I realized that it was what I wanted to pursue. Thanks again for the reply. Danny "I'd rather be a failure at something I love than a success at something I hate" George Burns

Hello, I'm new to the forum and have really enjoyed reading alot of the posts on here. I have searched thorougly and haven't found an answer to my question so I thought I would come out and ask. I graduate from an ADN program in May of this year and will immediately begin work on my BSN. It appears that I will graduate with a GPA of 3.8 and here is the big BUT....I made an A in my first pharm class and got a B in my advanced pharm (my own fault). I really don't think the interview board will want to hear that it was an 89. A "B" is a "B". I have a 4.0 in all my sciences by the way. Seeing as CRNA programs are hardcore Pharm will this "blackeye" severely diminish my chances of even getting an interview later on. Has anyone had this happen to them and still get in? Any replies would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, BamaDan