Should I Go For CRNA?

[melissagray14]

I've been working as an ICU registered nurse in California for 5 years, and I make wonderful money, I love my career, but I hurt my back last year and it sent me into a panic of what I would do if I'm unable to be at the bedside risking back injuries. Would being a CRNA be a good alternative? I would have to retake at least 3-4 classes at my local community college to achieve the appropriate GPA to get into a program, and then the tuition for the 3 year program is $110,000 for a career I know nothing about. I'm very apprehensive, because I'm so used to hearing that being a CRNA is the "golden career choice" but I fear it isn't everything it seems. I would love to hear other job alternatives, if grad school in general is worth it, or if I should drop the "money is everything" attitude. I appreciate any input, thank you!