Y did you become a CRNA??....

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Hi, I wanted to know why did you fellow CRNA's choose to become a "CRNA"...was it worth it?...and once you finished school, got hired, did any of you ever regret going to school for it?...Im looking in into the CRNA program for the near future...but i can't help but feel a bit nervous and second guess the option..is working in the OR all the CRNA does? Besides the pay which many know CRNA's are well compensated are you overall "satisfied" with your position...i know someone who wants to become a CRNA and is currently working in ICU for 2 yrs now..and when it came to the pay subject..this person said for them to accept a position as a CRNA they would have to start out more than 150,000/yr...because as an RN, with an ADN I should add she makes over 100k a year in NYC, according to this person to start out @ 100,000 would be a "slap in the face"...i thought the statement was a bit selfish...and a bit unrealistic...when you become a CRNA are the years of experience in Critical care "credited" when being considered a position as a CRNA?...lol..i know im asking alot of questions abut there are a few that i am a bit confused about...any responses would be GREATLY appreciated...thanx...XoXo

Specializes in SICU.
hey guys i was wondering if someone could tell me which is more important to get into a CRNA program: undergrad GPA or nursing GPA? My undergrad GPA is ok, not great. I'm starting nursing school this year and I'm hoping I can excel there but I was wondering which is more important? Thanks.

science GPA>nursing GPA>overall GPA

if your GPA is poor or you have a weak science GPA, take a graduate level biochem, pharmacology or pathophysiology class and ace it.

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thanks guys

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It depends on the school which gpa is more important, but generally your nursing gpa, is important, your science gpa is important and then your overall. My science grades SUCK! but my nursing gpa was a 4.0, so it pulled everything up. When you apply to schools if you have a good nursing gpa you can rationalize that you finally found what you wanted to do and thats why your grades are so much better, also i retook biochemistry and physics after nursing school when I was already a nurse so that i could be more competative, some schools require a good background in those classes. I did get good grades in those classes. Honestly bust your ass in nursing school and a good gpa will pay off whether or not you go to crna school or not. Even job hunting will be much easier. Hope that this helps. :nurse:

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Hi

I'm a perspective CRNA student. I'm very afraid that when I come out I will not be able to find a job at NYC. How's the job outlook for CRNA in NYC?

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