UpwardMobility

Hey guys, thanks for all the input and advice. It really helped my solidify my decision to go straight into the ICU after I graduate.

Hi, I'm currently in a BSN program, and I am aspiring to be a CRNA. I'm just wondering who in this forum went straight to the ICU after graduating, because a lot of nurses I'm working with are telling me to work med-surg first before going to the ICU. I really want to tackle ICU, but is it possible couple of years in med-surg all that necessary? Thanx!

Hi! I am currently a second semester BSN student at San Diego State University, and I am aspiring to become a CRNA one day. Listed are a few questions that I hope could be answered. 1. Is NICU or PICU good enough for my ICU experience? 2. I've already taken elementary chemistry and elementary organic chemisty as my prerequisites for the BSN program I am currently in, and I recieved A's in both of them. Should I take more Chem courses, such as General Chemistry? 3. Is it possible to balance a family life while in CRNA school? 4. What is the average age of students in CRNA school? I know some of these questions may sound trivial, but i want to get a good scope of what I want in the future. Thanx a bunch!