My name is Christine and I am currently an experienced CRNA.
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Hi there. This was so inspiring! Can you tell me if the work is demanding? Do you feel like you work a lot or on call all the time? How’s the balance between the work and family time. I’m thinking about going into this field and wanted to know how that is like
I’m close to graduating with my BSN and have a ICU new nurse residency lined up. I’m curious how does one go about asking for a GRE to be waved? I have near a 3.6gpa apon graduation
Hello ive been a LPN since i was 18; fast forward im now 31 and taking a excelerated course to my RN BSN. To then jump into my CRNA journey. Im pretty confident ive been a nurse since a teenager. Im just nervous but excited about this new found career im working towards.
New grad ICU nurse here 🙋🏽♀️. Currently retaking some science classes to raise my science gpa because Cs get degrees but they don’t get you into crna school 😫. Also studying for the GRE AND I will be getting the CCRN when I meet the hourly requirement to take the test 😊
I need advice so I've done all my prerequisite and received my AA in Heath Science. Which allows me to go for my BSN RN. BUT I was unaware that I had another option. In the past, before getting my AA in Health Science I took my state boards for my LVN which I failed and never retook it. but still have a chance to take now. If I go that route I will need to pass my LVN STATE BOARDS. then apply to an accelerate BSN RN program. I'm seriously stuck and don't know which path to take. I just need to take the LVN State Boards and pass it then I can go for Accerlerate BSN program or just apply for a BSN program and go that way? What would you do in my shoes?
Super helpful! Thank you so much! I’m going back to watch all your videos lol. I’ve been a nurse for 9 years and 5 of those years I work at an ambulatory surgery center and I worked along side/and assist CRNAs and anesthesiologists as an OR circulator. During this time I’ve been picking a lot of CRNAs brains about what they do and how to become one. I just applied for an ICU position to get my journey started. This video has been the most helpful resource ever! All the CRNAs I work with have been doing it for 10 plus years and now requirements are different. I’m extremely nervous and kind of intimidated but I know with God I can do all things and I will accomplish this goal. Thank you so much for sharing!
ICU RN x3 yrs.. 3.55 GPA studying for CCRN I’m currently looking into what schools are the most affordable, as I’d like to take out the least amount of loans possible. any suggestions? preferably ones that would waive GRE or chemistry requirement.
Do you think crnas will overtake anesthesiologist anytime soon? They do about the same and cost companies and hospitals less money. Do you see an increase in salary in the years to come?
Hello. I’m currently a nurse. I have two bachelors degrees one in nursing and bachelor’s degree in science. My science classes such as organic chemistry and biochemistry were not that strong. I will like to apply to medical school. But I’m not 100% if I would make a strong candidate.
I’m so confused. I’m just realizing things have changed. I’m seeing we have to obtain a DNP for all crna’s. Not sure how true this is. I just finished my BSN and I’m not sure what to do next.
Christine, is there a way to become a CRNA while working? I already have a masters in business because it was easy but dislike what I do. It seems I will have to get a BSN first. What are your thoughts?
I’m in school to become a CRNA. This is my plan and I think it’s the quickest route! Pre req, ASN, work toward your BSN AND be a ICU nurse at the same time. Then CRNA school. That equals 7.5 years !
I am from canada but would like to know the average cost of studying accelerated bachelor nursing degree in usa? I’m looking for cheaper colleges with any scholarship; greatly appreciated if you have any suggestions. Thank you
Mam I’m an international student currently doing Bsc nursing. So according to the video I have to crack the NCLEX exam to work as a registered nurse in states to get ICU experience and after that I have to apply for CRNA school right? I hope I wrote the steps correctly. Plz make sure to pay attention. Thank you.
Hi I’m a male nursing major in my second year of college starting my first semester of nursing school next semester. Any words of advice for me? Most of your videos already cover a lot of good info.
Hi! I’m in nursing school and want to prepare for CRNA school right now. I want to become a CRNA a few years after graduating and I would love to know what’s your advice for me. Future black male nurse here!!
Am keenly interested in the crna course but am abroad and above 40 years, will this affect me negatively, have already done NCLEX and passed and licensure done as well
Sometimes, things are not meant to be. Same here, applied 3 schools, 3.6 GPA BSN, 4.0 GPA MSN, certified in CCRN, VA-BC, CRNI. Shadowed CRNA in the OR for two weeks, and I did not like their working environment. I am vascular nurse, doing procedures, not an NP, but been pulling yearly salary $250K. Thinking about CRNA again but I am getting that point of my nursing career where I am like, ehhh. Secret to being happy in life… love what you do, travel, and invest. With my stocks, I am close to retiring at age 55. Don’t chase the money, let it chase you or shall I say, put that bitch to work.
Hi please I really do need your help talking to someone experienced about my nursing career, I'm a female, I don't know if its okay if we could talk on a call. I need an upper hand or guide
Hello. Please I have a question Can a CRNA from another country work as a CRNA in the United States? Or there are exams they'll write to get license to work in the US?
@ThriveCRNA Hi there 😊 don't know if you remember meet but you helped guide my patch in to ICU as a new grad 3 years ago. Since then I have done 1yr of neuro ICU, 2 years of trauma ICU and currently learning burns ICU in between trauma shifts. I graduated with my BSN in December. GPA 3.5, my goal was to apply to CRNA this year unfortunately I lost a family member and became severely ill for over 3months so the deadline is approaching rather quickly. So this year I plan to shadow a CRNA as well as study for the GRE and CCRN so that I can apply next year. I haven't been involved in the hospital leadership wise because of school. However, I did get sent to the state capital In D.C to represent my school which resulted in the school receiving 34.5 million dollars and I won the national district association for nurses award and scholarship. Are there anything else you would suggest to prepare me? What types of materials should I be studying in addition to prepare for CRNA interviews
tnx for the info. watching you from abroad and I graduated with a foreign BSN. I am struggling to pass NCLEX and move to USA. I am 37 y/o. Do you think that age could be an issue to acceptance for crna school by the time I reach over 40 to 45 y/o? Considering that it may take me a bit of time to build and boost my resume. Thank you.
