r/FutureCRNA

Ok I’m only in high school but I’m thinking about career paths. I know that CRNA’s get paid really well, but so do other careers and I don’t think I have ever seen a career get as much praise as this one from people working the job. Like job satisfaction seems so high, and I’m wondering why. Like it has to be more than just the high salary right? If you are a CRNA, what do you enjoy most about the actual work of your job? To me the job itself doesn’t seem super fun like you’re monitoring a persons vitals for hours on end? Seems exhausting. Important, but exhausting. It also seems super complicated and hard like the actual task seems very technical? But once again I don’t really know much about this job so I could be wrong. Feel free to educate me in the comments. But yeah like what is so great about this job?

Just passed as of 10/8. Happy to share any info or metrics on most recent exam with anybody who’s currently studying. Good luck to everybody!

Hey! If I am applying to multiple schools through NursingCas, do my references get asked every single time I reuse their reference? If so, thats extremely obnoxious and I hope I am wrong.

Thanks!

Hi everyone.

First-time applicant here with a 3.2 overall GPA and 3.4 science GPA. I know my numbers aren’t the strongest part of my application, so I’m already planning to improve a few grades if this cycle doesn’t work out.

I’m still waiting to hear back from programs, but I’d love to hear from anyone who got in with similar stats. Where were you accepted, and anything else to share?

Thank you all very much!

Hi all!

I’m a “seasoned” nurse who has decided to not give up on the goal of being a CRNA. I have never been in a place to even consider applying until now. Anyway here is a quick snapshot of my skill set. What would you work on?

Experience at Level 1
4 years Neuro ICU
4 years in ICU float pool. Worked in SICU, TBICU, CVICU, BMT, NICU, MICU, Heart Transplant ICU
PRN for MET
3 years Critical Care Transport
2 years Assistant nurse manager TeleICU
All this was from 2004 to 2020

Got burned out a little and wanted a break from bedside.

4 years Utilization Management
2 years quality and pt safety
2 years as a school nurse(current)

Masters degree with a 3.8
Undergrad 3.1

6 pre req classes with 4 As, 2B

My plan is to go back and work in the Neuro ICU for a year while retaking pre req classes, getting my CCRN(again) and taking the GRE.

Would love this groups thoughts and advice as I’m approaching 50 and don’t want to waste anymore time, lol. Thanks!!

Hi, Im writing here for some advice I am considering starting my nursing career with WGU, the schools in my surrounding area have no evening classes so having a full time job is out of the question.

When I was younger I went to our local community college and botched my gpa so bad into suspension. Im trying to repair and get back to a educated spot before I go back and retake those failed classes for my masters.

So my plan of action is WGU nursing then retake classes and have an post-baccalaureate program in lieu to fufill the 3.5 gpa requirement for CRNA school. I need to know if this is good course of action or I should take a different avenue. This was the only one I could really fit in with my full time job. I know this hasn't been done before, but I want to know if this could be a good route to take or if anyone has any suggestions?

I have an in person interview for Westminster soon. Any insight on how to prepare will be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.