my dream is to be a CRNA since i was 16 and worked a summer at an anesthesia company. i am abobut to graduate with my bsn in december but idk if i am smart enough to be a CRNA. idk i f i can handle that amount of stress while having to study. its VERY scary for me. im also 29 and i want to live my life...aand not be in school forever, i am so burnt out right now. i just don't know how people are doing it.....
Congratulations on finishing soon! CRNA school is definitely a commitment and more so that you need the motivation and disciple than just being smart. It will take up years of your life but it’s up to you if it’s really your passion! Take time to relax after you graduate and really enjoy life🫶🏼 take it easy on yourself and you will figure out what you wanna do down the road!
I swear I have the same thoughts of urs. My dream was to become a surgeon but it takes hell 13 years. I feel it's not worth of breaking my head, eating all the stress up and forget I'm having a family to spend time with. Life is seriously short and I prefer to have some enjoyments too as a human, less stressful job and study around 4-5 years. My another option is CRNA that I think it's very hard at first but relieving once it gets into that postion. And I think I won't regret cuz till now I haven't seen a CRNA to regret anything abt it.
This video is very inspiring, I am graduating next may and really want to work ICU and then apply to CRNA school. Im just scared my pre-nursing school grades aren’t good enough.
Im just finishing my prerequisites for my nursing program in my college. But i have no experience in anything in life and have never worked. I just study and that’s it. Do u think i can get accepted into the program without having work experience?
It's definitely an investment and you will get that money back once you're a CRNA. I have another video on how I saved money for school if you're interested in that!
So that’s why the pay is so low? 😂 sorry I feel like NP should start around 150 not 100K RN make that, shoot RN/CRA in clinical research make more than 150 with experience.
Thanks for your vedio its really informative i am an RN working in LONDON am preparing to come to the states and being a CRNA is my dream am doing my NCLEX In 3 months what will be the journey for me to be a CRNA
Of course, how exciting! CRNA programs here require at least 1-2 years of ICU experience. Some schools require the GRE and certifications. Every school is different with their specific requirements.
It varies actually! Some places will do 8-12 hour days or 16-24 hours. There is also a variety of settings where CRNAs work (hospital or outpatient clinics)
It was not at all. I made good relationships with the staff and management in every contract I worked. I wrote a very genuine email asking my managers for their recommendation and they all did it without hesitation.
I'm jealous. I live in Texas, so a lot of things NPs can do in many states, they can't do here! NPs don't have as much autonomy and I don't believe they can open their own clinics. ☹️ I'm getting my ADN right now and am so torn between going the ABSN route and applying for CRNA, or going from ADN to FNP.
Hello! I am Filipino nurse with one yr ICU experience. I have an offer to become an HD nurse in Singapore, and Im really considering it while I am waiting for my US Visa. But i really want to become a CRNA. Do you think it is still possible for me to get back into ICU after my Singapore journey or should I stick with my career here in the Philippines? Would appreciate a reply.
Nurse Practitioner exams won't bother you or be a problem if you work with someone like Mrs Catherina... She's God sent, she saved me from taking the test for the 3rd time
Mrs Catherina is obviously the best, i studied her questions and answers just in 5 days and I passed, the materials she provided was exactly the questions I saw on my test day
Hi, I was wondering when you prepare the medications for the patient do you check the mars like when you are an rn ? Is there someone else that checks the medication to like reduce making an error?
Hi, we have to do the checks ourselves. Verify correct patient, drug, dose etc. I usually triple check my med before drawing them up and giving them to the patient. But no, there isn’t another person that checks so anesthesia providers have to be extra vigilant with medication administration.
You are living my dream! I’m so jealous & happy for you. I’m an LPN and will be an RN by next Dec. I have been very fascinated in anesthesia and aspire to become a CRNA. The only problem is my fiancé & I have had the baby fever for a while and want to start a family within the next couple of years. We are 25. I always said I want to be 100% done with school before having kids. If I pursue this career, I’ll be done with school when I’m 30-31 and would have to wait to start a family until that age. I know that’s not old to have kids but we wanted them in the nearer future. Ugh do you have any advice about pursuing a career or a family? 🫤 I have also seen CAAs, which is a 2 year program and heard they make about the same amount of money as CRNAs do but for a year less of school (& debt). That may be better for me if I want to have kids a little sooner. Do you have any opinions on CAAs? Thank you for any advice 💜💜
Hi Brooke, thank you so much! Your concerns are very valid and CAA is an option. I have seen all types of students (single moms, parents, divorced during the program, having kids IN the program, single, married, waiting to have kids) so it's hard to give advice bc everyone's situation is very unique! I would say that you need all the support that you can get throughout any anesthesia program. Less stressors you have, the better. As far as CAAs, it is a very controversial topic in the anesthesia world. There are pros and cons to being a CAA. The length of the program is the biggest pro but you will be limited to the states that you can practice in. CAAs also work under anesthesiologists, meanwhile CRNAs can practice in more states and independently in certain states. There are many factors to consider! I hope that helps and all I can say is that the job is amazing and the schooling is worth it ♥
When you’re editing, you don’t have to make so many cuts between words just fyi. You could literally just upload the full talking head format video and save yourself a lot of time cutting footage. It would be nearly identical quality video.
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Because CRNAs are complete badasses
I was too busy looking at the dog in the back. So cute. Great video btw.
BTW doggo is a 10/10
Hahaha thank you so much!! She’s a cutie 🫶🏼
Professor Campbell here CRNA have surgical experience I promise you must be be first assist and swear you will make good orders!
my dream is to be a CRNA since i was 16 and worked a summer at an anesthesia company. i am abobut to graduate with my bsn in december but idk if i am smart enough to be a CRNA. idk i f i can handle that amount of stress while having to study. its VERY scary for me. im also 29 and i want to live my life...aand not be in school forever, i am so burnt out right now. i just don't know how people are doing it.....
Congratulations on finishing soon! CRNA school is definitely a commitment and more so that you need the motivation and disciple than just being smart. It will take up years of your life but it’s up to you if it’s really your passion!
Take time to relax after you graduate and really enjoy life🫶🏼 take it easy on yourself and you will figure out what you wanna do down the road!
Hi! Is it possible to study crna while working as an icu nurse? Budget and time wise?
@@lovelyyfriasi need to know
I'm currently 16, how did you get a job at an anesthesia company?
I swear I have the same thoughts of urs. My dream was to become a surgeon but it takes hell 13 years. I feel it's not worth of breaking my head, eating all the stress up and forget I'm having a family to spend time with. Life is seriously short and I prefer to have some enjoyments too as a human, less stressful job and study around 4-5 years. My another option is CRNA that I think it's very hard at first but relieving once it gets into that postion. And I think I won't regret cuz till now I haven't seen a CRNA to regret anything abt it.
This video is very inspiring, I am graduating next may and really want to work ICU and then apply to CRNA school. Im just scared my pre-nursing school grades aren’t good enough.
Congratulations! You can definitely add things & improve your application to boost it, so don’t let it deter you from pursuing your dream.
Im just finishing my prerequisites for my nursing program in my college. But i have no experience in anything in life and have never worked. I just study and that’s it. Do u think i can get accepted into the program without having work experience?
CRNA sounds great but I think I would be greatly discouraged because of the price😥. I’ll see when I get there.
You’ll make way more over time.
It's definitely an investment and you will get that money back once you're a CRNA. I have another video on how I saved money for school if you're interested in that!
Yes, yes, yes omg. I’m going to check it out rn🤗💯🙏🏾🙏🏾thank you for your reply.
True. I prefer CRNA to NP. Need my critical thinking working very fast than working on my people skills.
Np is oversaturated in certain states,but people should be able to find a decent job as long as people are willing to move and network.
I’ve heard of NPs picking up travel contracts also!
So that’s why the pay is so low? 😂 sorry I feel like NP should start around 150 not 100K RN make that, shoot RN/CRA in clinical research make more than 150 with experience.
SRNA now, but was an ACNP. Honestly being a ACNP was more fun. Way more broad knowledge base but not nearly the cash haul.....
Thanks for your vedio its really informative i am an RN working in LONDON am preparing to come to the states and being a CRNA is my dream am doing my NCLEX In 3 months what will be the journey for me to be a CRNA
Of course, how exciting! CRNA programs here require at least 1-2 years of ICU experience. Some schools require the GRE and certifications. Every school is different with their specific requirements.
What schedules do CRNAs usually work?
It varies actually! Some places will do 8-12 hour days or 16-24 hours. There is also a variety of settings where CRNAs work (hospital or outpatient clinics)
@@SRNAPaul Awesome! Thanks for the info.
@@sandyloosesit you're welcome!
Was it hard to get letters of recommendations? I heard the other nurses be salty when you want to go back to school
It was not at all. I made good relationships with the staff and management in every contract I worked. I wrote a very genuine email asking my managers for their recommendation and they all did it without hesitation.
@@SRNAPaul that is awesome. You seem really sweet Paul thank you
Great video!! I love your sweatshirt!! Where did you get it??
Thank you!!🤍 it’s from @ thatcrnawholifts on Instagram
I've been debating about crna or np. One of the only reasons I would like to do NP is to open my own clinics haha
A lot of people definitely have that same goal! Hopefully more states in the future pass for NPs and CRNAs to practice independently.
@@SRNAPaul yeah exactly haha 😄
True but some CRNA have their own private pain clinics
I'm jealous. I live in Texas, so a lot of things NPs can do in many states, they can't do here! NPs don't have as much autonomy and I don't believe they can open their own clinics. ☹️ I'm getting my ADN right now and am so torn between going the ABSN route and applying for CRNA, or going from ADN to FNP.
Hello! I am Filipino nurse with one yr ICU experience. I have an offer to become an HD nurse in Singapore, and Im really considering it while I am waiting for my US Visa. But i really want to become a CRNA. Do you think it is still possible for me to get back into ICU after my Singapore journey or should I stick with my career here in the Philippines? Would appreciate a reply.
Nurse Practitioner test is really frustrating, I can't believe I failed again after studying so much🥺🥺😓😭😭
@Dion Joyner You will pass everyone has their own season, just keep praying and believe you will receive
Nurse Practitioner exams won't bother you or be a problem if you work with someone like Mrs Catherina... She's God sent, she saved me from taking the test for the 3rd time
I saw someone say she's not legit. i couldn't stop laughing, really people say a lot of shit these day's
i was lucky to meet Mrs Catherina only God knows I wouldn't have succeeded without her
Mrs Catherina is obviously the best, i studied her questions and answers just in 5 days and I passed, the materials she provided was exactly the questions I saw on my test day
Hi, I was wondering when you prepare the medications for the patient do you check the mars like when you are an rn ? Is there someone else that checks the medication to like reduce making an error?
Hi, we have to do the checks ourselves. Verify correct patient, drug, dose etc. I usually triple check my med before drawing them up and giving them to the patient. But no, there isn’t another person that checks so anesthesia providers have to be extra vigilant with medication administration.
Great content, but wow, the cuts every 5-10 seconds is quite irritating. Friendly feedback.
Thank you for the feedback! This was one of my very first videos and I was a total amateur 😂 I’ve learned a lot since then!
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You are living my dream! I’m so jealous & happy for you. I’m an LPN and will be an RN by next Dec. I have been very fascinated in anesthesia and aspire to become a CRNA. The only problem is my fiancé & I have had the baby fever for a while and want to start a family within the next couple of years. We are 25. I always said I want to be 100% done with school before having kids. If I pursue this career, I’ll be done with school when I’m 30-31 and would have to wait to start a family until that age. I know that’s not old to have kids but we wanted them in the nearer future. Ugh do you have any advice about pursuing a career or a family? 🫤 I have also seen CAAs, which is a 2 year program and heard they make about the same amount of money as CRNAs do but for a year less of school (& debt). That may be better for me if I want to have kids a little sooner. Do you have any opinions on CAAs? Thank you for any advice 💜💜
Hi Brooke, thank you so much! Your concerns are very valid and CAA is an option. I have seen all types of students (single moms, parents, divorced during the program, having kids IN the program, single, married, waiting to have kids) so it's hard to give advice bc everyone's situation is very unique! I would say that you need all the support that you can get throughout any anesthesia program. Less stressors you have, the better. As far as CAAs, it is a very controversial topic in the anesthesia world. There are pros and cons to being a CAA. The length of the program is the biggest pro but you will be limited to the states that you can practice in. CAAs also work under anesthesiologists, meanwhile CRNAs can practice in more states and independently in certain states. There are many factors to consider! I hope that helps and all I can say is that the job is amazing and the schooling is worth it ♥
When you’re editing, you don’t have to make so many cuts between words just fyi. You could literally just upload the full talking head format video and save yourself a lot of time cutting footage. It would be nearly identical quality video.
Thank you for the feedback! This was one of my very first videos & was a complete amateur 😂 definitely learned a lot since then
@@SRNAPaul Sure no problem! I’m a video editor so i thought i could offer some tips ;)
Money.