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ChristianD, There have already been some good comments on your post so far, particularly from ICUMan regarding BSN programs. I'm not sure if this is an option in CA, but in PA some of our universities offer an adult learner track to get your BSN. The adult learner track typically has classes/clinical in the evening, so you could work during the day. Concerning working while you're in CRNA school, this is not an option. I'm currently in CRNA school at the University of Scranton, and it was strongly advised that we do not try to work because there is a good chance of failing out of school. I've also heard of some schools making your sign a contract saying that you will not work in CRNA school because the coursework is so rigorous. I had a similar mindset and plan when I initially planned to go to anesthesia school. Please feel free to contact me at [email protected] if you want to more advice with developing a plan to achieve your goal! Good luck!

Aschultz7, It's great to have a plan. It's obvious you have a methodical approach to reach your goals. As mentioned in previous posts, your plan is great, but some of your plan may change as life happens. I had a similar plan, and I stuck to it and got into anesthesia school. Your determination to get into school reminds me of myself about 3 years ago. I'm currently a student registered anesthetist (SRNA) at the University of Scranton. Regarding your dilemma, I would choose the path of the Adult Tele to ICU. Yes, it is good to get the experience in peds; however, your clinical experiences as a SRNA will primarily be with the adult population. Also, you will get more applicable experience with the various IV meds and hemodynamic monitoring. If your end goal is to work with Peds, you could go that route, but I wouldn't recommended it. Also, as mentioned earlier if you do go the Peds route, make sure your prospective anesthesia programs accept that type of clinical experience. One last thing, good call with waiting to have kids till after school. My wife has baby fever, but I can't imagine having a newborn while trying to study. Some of my class mates are pulling it off, but I don't know if I could. If you have any more questions about the application process or any questions about my personal experiences, please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected] . Like I said I was in your shoes a couple years ago. Good Luck!!

CRNA Hopeful, I am currently a student registered nurse anesthetist (SRNA) at the University of Scranton. My best advice would be to get your CCRN. Georgetown and University of Maryland are good programs, which surely draw hundreds of applicants. Nearly all of the competitive applicants will have their CCRN. I wouldn't necessarily apply to the programs to just see if you can get an interview. The application process requires time and money, and I wouldn't waste either. If you have any questions about my application process to schools, feel free to contact me at [email protected] . Good luck!

Theliman, I am currently a student registered nurse anesthetist (SRNA) at the University of Scranton. I worked 3 years in the CCU before applying to the anesthesia school. About 1/3 of my classmates had a similar clinical experience that I did. However, not all of my classmates have a background in the CCU or surgical ICU. I personally believe that the CCU offers the best clinical experience for anesthesia. Based on what you described about your clinical experience, you meet the ICU experience required by most programs. An important question about your readiness to apply to CRNA school: how comfortable are you caring for the sick patients when you do care for them? It's not a numbers game concerning the number of sick patients you've had. It's your ability to critically think and provide safe care to your sick patients. The admissions committee will be more concerned about your critical thinking skills and how you took care of your very sick patients than how many sick patients you've had. If you want to hear more about my clinical experience feel free to contact me at [email protected] . Good luck!

I am currently enrolled in the online UNE Chem 2 class. I am finding it to be difficult, and I am worried about the final exam. How did you prepare for the final? Should I study the quizzes or questions at the end of the chapter? Is the "Final Exam Study Guide for General Chemistry II" very similar to the final or are there many topics on the final that do not appear on the study guide? I plan to take my final in about a month, and I would appreciate any insight about the best way to study for the final. Thank you very much!!