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So Your going Active duty national guard? Is the guard going to send you to CRNA school? Just curious how does that work out? And well my cert would only be good for 3 years after quitting if I did.

Well here in nj the police and fire department are in the sAme pension system. So once your in one it is much easier to switch to the other job. I am in a civil service town that plans on hiring a lot and many residents of the community just don't want to be fireman and I test very well so I'm sure it will be an option soon. Well the thing is a fire schedule would be better than any other job it's 8 days a month. And the pay is great too. So not sure what else I would do.

Yes I understand that, however I was assuming it possible I could work. I just wouldn't be able to do it without an income and that's why I considered med school not an option its twice as long and more expensive and I have no chance to work. However it seems I don't have the ability to work even as a fireman with a two day a week schedule. Maybe I'll just have to wait til I retire.

Well I do have an interest in those things however I hAve had two callings. I know I don't want to spend my entire life in law enforcement only, I want to do more. The pre reqs have been pretty simple to me so far, I've been doing them while I was working full time and almost have all needed. I met with the director of a nursing school because my plan was to attend this upcoming may. She told me I'd have no problem getting in and they offer a part time weekend night programs for people who already have careers. This would be ideal however like you said I doubt it possibly being an officer and doing it which is why I though maybe with a fireman schedule it would be possible. Thank you for your appreciation it is a hard time for all now emt/fire/police. There are always threats everywhere, but it feels good to protect my fellow citizens.

Well a bit of personal background about me, I was diagnosed with a serious medical issue when I was in middle school, it was resolved after two years and a surgery. Ever since then I have wanted to do something in the field and realm of medical care, mainly anesthesiology or radiology, since a doctor is not even remotely possible for me given expense, time, money, and responsibilities I have, I decided the next best thing would be a CRNA. I have always wanted to be a cop since I was little, yes I enjoy the adrenaline rush, and I do enjoy the aspect of helping others as I was a bit of a trouble making child in life. I understand CRNA would be a difficult path and a tough option regardless of working. That is why I was trying to find a part time option if it was possible. However I like to challenge myself and I'm just torn between the two careers I always wanted. I was a bit of a rebellious teen/young adult and unfortunately did not keep up on my studies younger and was not planning my future, which is why I took the easier path of CJ instead. Now that I am older and wiser I wanted to do the CRNA. It is ridiculously competitive to become a police officer in NJ without being someone's son. I am actually done with almost all my pre reqs including the major sciences and have a large psych background so all my psychology requirements are complete. I also completed mathematics as well. I was ready to apply to nursing school this year when I finally got hired as a police officer after 3 and a half years of number 1 test and physical training scores. Of course after all my hard work I couldn't say no to the offer, though it was hard. I feel as if I'm being pulled two ways. Yes it is possible that I could do it when I retire and thanks to our governor I will now be eligible for retirement at 51 instead of 46. So I guess it's possible to do it then I just don't know how I'll feel at that age. I'd rather get things done now when I'm young. I completed my masters degree while working full time and two part time jobs. I am motivated and if it is possible time wise I believe I could do it no matter how hard, but I'm just not sure it's possible.

I looked into that, however I wouldn't want to quit my job as a police officer to become an active duty military. I would consider reserves, but then I would need to train, do police work and do CRNA, which wouldn't be possible. Life choices are hard.

Yeah, I read Rutgers wrong, it says it has 2 years of part time followed by 2 more of full time. What would be considered full time? And if I had a work schedule of two days a week would that ever be possible? or is it just solely impossible to work regardless of schedule?

Yeah I understand that part, I planned on doing part time BSN program and part time nursing until ready to apply to CRNA. The goal was ultimately to do both careers, however that may be impossible as a police officer, therefore if I can get on a fire department I would only have a 2 day schedule leaving me a lot of time left to work. Just not sure it is doable.

Hello, I am currently 26 years old and a Police officer, however I have for quite some time wanted to do CRNA or med school for anesthesia. Earlier in my college career I dedicated a lot of time to becoming a police officer, receiving a bachelors in criminal justice and masters degree in administration. I was close to giving up on my dream of becoming a police officer when I was finally hired a few months prior to now. However, this part of me still wants to be an anesthesiologist. So I thought maybe it could be possible to still become a CRNA. I do realize the career of a police officer requires a 4 day a week schedule, so I was thinking about possibly getting a career as a fireman. This would allow me to work 2 days a week or 8 days a month total. I have all the pre-requesites for nursing school done and could do a part time program for a BSN. If I did that would a part time CRNA program be possible. Does anyone have dual careers as a CRNA?

Also I want it to be known I was during the incident and still am a licensed firearm owner. The clause was that I was on school ground if I wasn't I would have never even been arrested. I was unaware of the laws in regards to BB guns. However it now makes me look like a thug which I am not. I just worry that combined with my juvenile discrepancies it makes me look like a repeat offender or shows a pattern. I have a masters degree, multiple certifications, volunteer help etc under my belt, I also rarely drink and never use anything other than prescribed drugs. Thank you for your response by the way it's greatly appreciated.

Yes I keep hearing different answers as far as revealing expungements. Yes I revealed everything for the police academy since in that field you have no choice. I just don't want to pursue a nursing career if I'm going to either be denied by the board, or by a future employer.

So I've decided I want to be a nurse after an attempted career in law enforcement, I graduated a police academy here in NJ. I am wondering if I will have any problems given my background or if anyone has any insight as far as clinical approval and licensing. When I was 15 I was arrested with a tiny bit of marijuana however charges were dismissed. I received a municipal ordinance for under age drinking just shy of 21. And I was arrested for having a bb gun on school grounds on christmas. However I worked at the school as security, it was christmas night and i received it as a gift and was taking my dog there for a walk late at night, not near any buildings or dorms. The charge was reduced from a felony firearms charge to a municipal ordinance. I can have all these things expunged, however if I do will they still be viewable by the NJ BON? Will they give me a hard time? Is there a specialized lawyer I can consult on the matter?