The Moments You Knew that CRNA Was For You

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We all make choices. Sometimes we question them, sometimes we question ourselves. There are moments when we know we were here at a specific time and a specific place for a reason. We know we had to be there. As CRNAs, what moments do you look back on in this profession and say, I'm glad I was here and I will never forget it. Will you share your stories of inspiration, challenges and triumph? Will you share your stories of the patient who touched your heart, the teacher who inspired your ideas and direction, or a friend who helped you along this path?

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Are you a CRNA or SRNA?

I start school in a month and I have yet to say this is unambiguously for me. I think a lot of my ambivalence comes from anxiety. Right now the thought of being totally responsible for a patient's hemostasis is cool - but terrifying. I felt the same way about the ICU, it wasn't enjoyable until I had some measure of confidence and competence.

Hopefully in a few months or a year I will have a story for you. ;)

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I am a CRNA Hopeful. I was hoping to find out what I might look forward to as a CRNA. I just lost someone important to me, and I was looking to my future hopes and to this field, so that I could anticipate the good that might come. Thank you for replying so quickly.

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Here's a crazy question.. Are you always positive you are giving the appropriate care? I am an aspiring nurse anesthetist and the only thing that is worrying me is my confidence. Its that "WHAT IF I... make a mistake!?" Does that ever happen or should I know that school will prepare me SO well that I will know my stuff. I know that someones life would be in my hands I guess I just need to know if you anesthetists out there had the same fears?

Sara

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