I became an RN at age 26. I'm turning 28 years old this year. I am highly interested in becoming a CRNA. But I have some doubts of going into this specialty because (1) sacrificing an income while studying full-time for the program (2) ability to pass boards, considering I have poor test-taking skills!
(3) current age.
By the time I get 2 years of ICU experience, I will be 30 yrs. old. Upon graduating from a CRNA program, I will be around 33 years old. Do you think I will be too "old" to be a CRNA?
Was hoping to hear from current CRNA's on what kinds of sacrifices were made to get into this specialty and advice on how to successfully graduate from such a rigorous program?
Thank you very much for your time and efforts in helping me out!
I became an RN at age 26. I'm turning 28 years old this year. I am highly interested in becoming a CRNA. But I have some doubts of going into this specialty because (1) sacrificing an income while studying full-time for the program (2) ability to pass boards, considering I have poor test-taking skills!
(3) current age.
By the time I get 2 years of ICU experience, I will be 30 yrs. old. Upon graduating from a CRNA program, I will be around 33 years old. Do you think I will be too "old" to be a CRNA?
Was hoping to hear from current CRNA's on what kinds of sacrifices were made to get into this specialty and advice on how to successfully graduate from such a rigorous program?
Thank you very much for your time and efforts in helping me out!
Take care
I'm 27 and I'm the youngest person in my class. Most people are in their 30's, some are in their 40's, and we even have some in their 50's. Look at it like this: if you're blessed enough to be alive in your thirties, you can either have what you want, or not have it. Far as I know, you only get to live once.
Oh dear!!! you are never too old. I just started the program and i am probably the youngest person there ( i am 24) everyone else ranges from 26-a lot older!!!
Please, dont let money stop you from fulfilling your dreams. Take out loans for tuition and to live. Once you are done with school you will be making so much money that those loans will be paid off in no time. It is truly worth the sacrifice (all CRNA's that I know tell me this, so believe me.)
most of the people in my class were in their mid 30's to early 40's as i would estimate. there were very few in their 20's and a few over 40. Don't worry, i would say you will be part of the biggest age range.
I am a new grad who's 30 getting my critical care experience while simultaneously working on my BSN and pre-reqs for CRNA school- I also just had a baby and plan to finish CRNA school by the time my son is 5 so we can "settle down". Somewhere I read that the avg. CRNA student is 32 with kids- so that puts me at average and you a little younger! I think because of the experience requirements the program tends to have slightly older than traditional students.
What are your other plans- are you married, etc.? You can make it work if you plan carefully! I bought an inexpensive home at 25years old with a 15 year mortgage- so when I start CRNA school it will be nearly half paid off and I can live off the equity and student loans- its my "savings" account for about the same as rent...
Decide now- and make it happen while you're still VERY young!!!!!!!
Specializes in trauma, flight nurse, critical care.
Are you kidding? I just completed my first year of CRNA school and will turn 46 in March. You are only as old as you allow yourself. My friend in the class in 50! We do better than some of the younger ones.
Thank you all for your warm words of encouragement. I will keep my eye on the prize! I plan on applying 2-3 yrs. from now after working CCU/ICU. Good luck to everyone!
thx! i'm very single now, just relocated from philly to ny. i still want to travel the world and eventually buy my own condo. thank for reminding me that I am not too late to go for my CRNA!
jaznaa
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I'm 27 and I'm the youngest person in my class. Most people are in their 30's, some are in their 40's, and we even have some in their 50's. Look at it like this: if you're blessed enough to be alive in your thirties, you can either have what you want, or not have it. Far as I know, you only get to live once.