BlackMaleCRNA2b

I am trying to figure out which route I should take. I desperately would like to move out my house, as I will be 22 in summer '12. I wanted to become a dentist, but the financial hardship of me being in school for 8 years with no generated income, and in debt to me is not worth it to me, especially living in a household with 2 younger brothers and a single mother, we barely make ends meet. I've been looking into become a CRNA for about 6 months. This is where my attention is now. Just would like some thoughts on which route to take. Option 1: -CNA (pre-req) -Find a job as a CNA, while taking 2-3 years getting my adn (as I think most ADN takes 3 years, becuase you have to take pre req classes as well) -Try to get into the ICU, while finishing my BSN online -Apply for CRNA school Option 2: -BSN -Try to get into the ICU for atleast a year -Apply for CRNA school What option do you go for, and how well did it work out? Also did you guys enjoy being CNA's? Would like encouraging male input as well... to see how you guys faired out in this profession. Thanks.