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I still spend a lot of time wth my family but aslso spend 5-6 hours a day sometimes studying but my family will always be my number one. Which I think it should always be that way

Hi so I am currently in school still working part time and it's too much so I will be dropping to per diem next month. This semester is mostly online so it's doable but still tough. I still have old feet everyday but it's happening the financial burden is very scary taking out more loans but it will pay off The job will be satisfactory for sure. There is almost no doubt about that. And as far as the mama guilt. It's HUGE and honestly that's the worst part but they are small and don't know any better right now so that makes it better but it will be a constant battle of guilt and terrified of being poor and failing. But all these "fears" I guess are normal. I just bit the bullet and here I am if it's something you really want I say do it. And everything will fall into place. And loans suck but will pay off good luck what are you debating?

I enjoyed reading your post. Thank you for sharing your experience. I even showed it to my husband and my dad and it is definitely reassuring. I will shadow again but there is no doubt I will love this profession! Thank you again :)

I am going to Rutgers university in Newark nj

So basically my decision will be made after I shadow a couple more times. But basically I have my dad who of course knows someone who did this and he was not happy after a couple of years because it was "boring" Because after you induce you are just monitoring vital signs I mean I don't believe this is true at all but now I second guess. He just doesn't want me to invest and sacrifice so much to have made a mistake.I don't have any doubts I will change my mind because it will probably be my biggest regret in life but I think shadowing will give me a better idea as I have only shadowed once. I'm glad others feel the same way. Doesn't make me feel crazy!

Hi so yes I recently was admitted to a CRNA dnp program. I start in May and believe me I am sooo excited and feel so blessed for this amazing opportunity in a field where you don't hear anything but good things!!! But The feelings I have had lately; anxious and nervous that I'm not making the right decision. Sometimes the stress keeps me up at night and I haven't even started. I have two small kids and supporting grandparents on both sides for help but we will have to hire someone for summer for sure and my husband works full time. 100k of loans on top of the 50 k I have but of course I realize this will pay off. I am wondering if these feelings of cold feet are normal?? I plan on shadowing again to make sure this is what I want to do. Even though I am already admitted. I know a little backwards.. This decision is life changing emotionally, personally, financially and I want to make sure 5-6 years down the road I will be as happy as 1-2 years into this career. any other recently admitted SRNAs feel this way? Any CRNAs out there doing it 5plus years as happy as the day they started? Any regrets at all? Thanks

Hi so yes I recently was admitted to a CRNA dnp program. I start in May and believe me I am sooo excited and feel so blessed for this amazing opportunity in a field where you don't hear anything but good things!!! But The feelings I have had lately; anxious and nervous that I'm not making the right decision. Sometimes the stress keeps me up at night and I haven't even started. I have two small kids and supporting grandparents on both sides for help but we will have to hire someone for summer for sure and my husband works full time. 100k of loans on top of the 50 k I have but of course I realize this will pay off. I am wondering if these feelings of cold feet are normal?? I plan on shadowing again to make sure this is what I want to do. Even though I am already admitted. I know a little backwards.. This decision is life changing emotionally, personally, financially and I want to make sure 5-6 years down the road I will be as happy as 1-2 years into this career. any other recently admitted SRNAs feel this way? Any CRNAs out there doing it 5plus years as happy as the day they started? Any regrets at all? Thanks

I was denied at Columbia and accepted at A DNP program in jersey. I think acceptance to any program is a blessing they are all so competitive. Columbia would have been nice because it's 27 months but honestly I have heard mixed things about the program in general. I was bummed about not being accepted but in the long run I'll have my doctorate. Money is definitely a factor but shouldn't persaud you too much one way or another. All of us will have loans and they will get paid off for sure. Look at other facrtors such as commute time, clinical experience, is there competition with residents at the sites for intubation, insertion of lines, etc. Talk to students in the program now how do they feel. On my interview I was able to talk to current students and this was very helpful in my decision. Hope that helps good luck!

The first question I was asked was about iabp how it works. I then was asked about an anterior lateral MI what coronary would be affected. I was then asked neuro questions on how to lower icp. I talked about mannitol. They asked me what kind of patients I take care of on what drips I talked about pressors levophed I knew in and out so I talked about that drug. Questions I didn't know were how to calculate minute ventiltion I blatantly said I do not know. and what vent settings would be used in an ards patient. I briefly stated that low tv, low resp rate but that I didn't take care of many ards patients They asked a few Personal questions how I prepared my family for school and the most famous why I want to be a CRNA. My interview was tough I studied real hard ccrn and Csc review is what I did. Know your drips and receptors in and out and if you begin to talk about something make sure you know! And it's okay to say I don't know. I feel like I didn't know a fair amount and I said I don't know. I still got in start in may! í ½í¸ Study, review and you'll be good!

Anyone get a rejection email yet. I am still hoping to get an interview tomorrow or this week

Hi all hoping someone read all this thread. I know it's a few months old. I applied to CRNA school this fall for next summer admission to Rutgers and Columbia. I have my bsn and minor in gerontology cum gpa 3.5 nursing gpa 3.7 deans list for three semesters, been in the cticu for over four years, CCRN-Csc, Precepted new nurses, have professional development at my work place as well. My gre score is 280 I wondering what you guys think about this. I have an interview at one school that doesnnot require the gre Still waiting On another that does look at the scores but states they do not have a minimum .Praying for one! �� Thank you in advance!

Has anybody else heard anything yet

Congrats everyone! í ½í±Those of you who got an interview at Columbia when did you submit your application? I submitted sep 30th. Still hoping I'll hear this week, how many spots are open for interviews?

I haven't heard about passing the initial review yet. I applied to Rutgers as well I have an interview

Ohh ok I submitted sep30 so hopefully ill hear this week! Good luck!!