I finished my undergraduate BSN with a 4.00 cumulative with minors in Biology and Chemistry (which encompassed over 38 semester hours in chemistry, from Gen Chem, to Analytical, Organic, to Graduate 500-level Advanced Organic and Advanced Inorganic) plus 1-year General Physics from a well known institution. Finished 1st in my graduating class of 1300 seniors, as well as within the nursing college in 4 years. Am of an ethnic minority, speak 3 languages fluently, which I hope will improve my marketability. Now over $80,000 in debt with student loans. Starting a job in CVICU 3 12s/week in Milwaukee area and PRN SICU (hopefully will get 1-2 12s/week).
Do you all think it is doable? Working 5 12s/week to pay bills and save for graduate school and having enough time to spend with friends, study for GRE, learn as much as I can in the ICU setting. I know it will significantly impact my social life, is it worth it for the experience as a prospective CRNA applicant?? Had a lot of good undergrad ICU and stepdown experience (managing vents, fresh cabg admits in a CV, PA lines, hemodynamics, titrating certain drugs)... etc so I think I will be an avid learner at work.
I have NO idea of my chances to get into CRNA school after a year or two working... it might be longer because I have bills to pay! I am hoping for some advice here! thank you so much
thefabulousmrst
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Hi! What hospital in Austin?