Working during school

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Hey!

I'm thinking about becoming a CRNA after nursing school and my one year of experience in ICU. My question is to the CRNA's who have already completed school, did any of you work at least part time during school and if not how did you supplement your pay for those two years?

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Specializes in SICU--CRNA 2010.

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Specializes in SICU.

jsteele999 is right. EVERYONE told me to not even think about working during school. I am sure that someone somewhere is working while in anes school but they also need there pee tested for uppers. Goodluck

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Considering you'll be putting 80-100 hours per week as a SRNA, I myself would prefer not to work. I think you'd be crazy to even work part time! :)

I've heard of some of the universities offer a tuition arrangement. If you end up being employed by them after you get your CRNA, you're debt free! So maybe look into that?

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jsteele999 is right. EVERYONE told me to not even think about working during school. I am sure that someone somewhere is working while in anes school but they also need there pee tested for uppers. Goodluck

Nice!:yeah:

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Specializes in CRNA.

There just isn't time to work enough to make a difference. I spent 2.5 years (most programs are more than the minimum of 24 months) in my nurse anesthesia program almost 20 years ago. The money came from savings, loans, and military stipend.

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Specializes in ER, ICU, CCU, CRNA.

Realizing that I will come in as the the voice of opposition. HECK YES you can work if you want to and are willing to make the sacrifice. When I started school I had an 8 month old son, 4 months later my wife and I had our second son. SO, I focused on anesthesia training Monday thru Friday and my my wife worked every weekend (12 hour shifts as a peds oncology nurse). This wasn't too bad in first year as my program was front loaded. During clinical we found sitters if I had weekend SRNA obligations.

With 2 very young children at home, by myself, on the weekend did I do any studying? NO. Did I spend 12-14 hours a day on campus during the week? Yes. Could I have worked on the weekends if I had no children? Again, yes. Actually in the first semester I managed about 16 hours/week doing chart reviews.

SO, can you work during school, yes. I really think too much is made out of the proposistion. In the ideal world, sure, take out loans, and spend your free time blowing off steam.

If you want to pick up some shifts here and there it shouldn't be a problem. But no matter what, DO NOT let work interfere with our studies.

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Specializes in SICU.

vaccrn,

I commend u but do not envy u, we all have different ways. If I have a free second, then I will put it to good use with the wife or kids. U are for sure a go getter.

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I would recommend that you do not work during school. Focus on your school and take out loans, etc. When you graduate you will be able to pay off those loans faster than any other degree that you can get for being in school 24-36 months.

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