Tell me what school is like...

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Specializes in Geriatrics, Cardiac, ICU.

I think I want to be a CRNA, but I am concerned about going back to school again and being away from my two children for two and a half more years.

I am going to graduate nursing school in Dec. and I want to know if I should go back as soon as possible or if I should wait until they are older. If I wait until they areout of the house I'll be 40 when I start. That part doesn't really bother me though.

I am 27 now, so I could work some and then go to school when I'm around 31-32 and they will be about 8 and 10 years old.

I'm sure school will keep me away from them quite a bit, but will work keep me away even more?

Any input is appreciated.

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Moved your post to the Pre-CRNA Inquiry Forum, the best place to contact current SRNA's. Good luck to you!

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Specializes in CRNA.

Clinicals are really cool with lots of fantastic drugs and toys to play with and learn about. Up at 0430 to cruise on in to the OR and set up my anesthetic and machine. Usually have seen my first lucky volunteer (patient) by 0600 in preop. Cases all day with ongoing pimping sessions, preops are done for the next day until they are finished in the evenings. If not on night call/night rotation or 24 hour shift, home by 2000, call my CRNA or anesthesiologist to discuss the next day's cases. Study until 2300. Go to bed and repeat process. Depending on if you are in a front loaded program you also have to negotiate 6-7 classes your first two semesters. Didactic goes down (at least in my program) to 2-3 classes per semester after that.

Could be worse I guess. With the amount of rotations and classes you go through, there is really not much time for family if you want to pass. Even when you are at home, it is almost like you are actually not there (that is what my wife says) due to the studying you have to do. It can work though, there is a girl in my class who has three kids and she seems to be doing well.

If I were you I would work to get your experience required for admission, save up as much money as possible, get a financial plan together for while you are in school, and finally, enjoy your family.

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Specializes in MICU & SICU.

I think that you have to think about taking on this type of commitment with the thought in mind that you will miss the chances to be able to be greatly involved in things that you once did. So if you find it difficult to think about not being able to be involved with your kids, school will pose a whole different challenge to you. I personally don't see how people can manage with kids and do this. They are better than me.

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Specializes in Critical Care only.

I think it helps if you have a strong support from your family. I would never be able to do this w/o my hubby's support. I preparing him for the fact that I'll be pretty much gone from his and my 2.5 year old for 2.5 years...

:)

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