u/Chronic_flower93

I hope I’m not sounding like a broken record here with a “low gpa” post but I just went through my ABSN program with a 3.1 GPA. My overall GPA is about 3.2.

I’m just about to interview today for a CVICU level 3 trauma as a new grad. I didn’t think I would be interested in CRNA school until now.

I’m going to be honest, the ABSN was a learning curve for me and I had to learn to study properly. I made some C’s in patho, pharm, and med surg. I know these are rigorous and important for CRNA school. I am thinking of retaking the classes if I apply to CRNA, as well as take the required biochem/ochem and stats courses. (GRE of course too.) I think I also need to prove to myself I can handle the intensity of CRNA school academically.

I’m not sure if it’s worth the extra work to get in, if I’m not going to get in anyways? What does everyone think?

Hello everyone,

I am wrapping up an ABSN program and have been interviewing for jobs. I have loved nursing school and all my clinical rotations. Hoping I can land an ICU gig, but I know that wherever I land will be the right stepping stone for the ICU to build my skills! Which leads me to, I know I am interested in furthering my education by pursuing CRNA school in the future. I am about to turn 30F, and planning on starting a family with my partner in the next few years. (He is great and supportive, has a great job to support us either way.)

With that in mind, my life will be so busy, I won't have much time to waste, and I may need to create a plan if I am interested in tackling CRNA school. I know I will need a few years of experience in the ICU, and the application process is a lot. With this in mind, it makes me feel like I don't have much time, and have to plan!

Did any of you have a plan years in advance before CRNA school? Is the idea of having kids and going to school just too insane? Any advice is welcome.

Previously I made a post about how I noticed a decrease in symptoms when I got a shoulder/neck massage and was encouraged to know that I could get some relief. I think this is due to just relaxing and not subconsciously “clenching” (haha).

I also have decided to quit coffee, and made this change this week. Unfortunately and fortunately,
I really noticed a huge difference in reduction of symptoms 🥲 I only needed to pee like 3-4 times today and that’s basically back to my baseline before all this started.

I also feel less anxious overall without coffee, which for me seems to be causing the urinary frequency too.

I’m going to continue to just give my bladder a break and avoid coffee, tea, energy drinks, and cut down on unhealthy and excess sugar. I have high hopes that this will work for me, and I will try to add in the occasional coffee in a few weeks to months to see how I feel.

I like to update the community bc it helps me and I want everyone to know they are not alone and to keep trying!!

Hello I’m a 29F and I have been battling a diagnosis of interstitial cystitis. My urologist thinks I have a mild case, and just suggested some diet changes for awhile.

My neck has been hurting a lot and so much so that my bf gave me a neck, shoulder and back massage. He noticed a horrible knot in my shoulder and got it out. Ever since he gave me a massage, my bladder feels so much better? I’m not sure if it’s because I felt relaxed from the massage or if maybe there is a connection to neck/shoulder pain to bladder pain?

My boyfriend said that her experience referred pain when he was an athlete, and maybe there is a connection. Does anyone have any experience with it?
Is it possible that i have more musculoskeletal pain/nerve pain over bladder linking issues?