RN & CRNA School with NO STUDENT LOANS!!!! 

Rhianna Ferial IG: @ksidRN I’m super proud of myself for finally getting into the CCU! Currently doing my residency. I love it so much! I don’t give myself enough credit. I’m the first in my family to graduate college! And the only one who’s a nurse - or in the medical field period. I had to pay my way through school, I worked full time thru nursing school and I’m where I wanted to be. Never was easy. Never really felt like I could relate to anyone at school or work. But I overcame a ton of obstacles and remained persistent. I now have my eyes set for CRNA school. Your channel has helped me focus on a few key points in my journey to becoming a CRNA and I’m confident that I’ll make it. Thanks for your channel!

That is so exciting, congrats to you! It sounds like you have overcome a lot to get to where you are. Give yourself credit for being so determined and achieving your goals.

It sounds like that was a huge learning experience for you! You never know what could have happened, if you skipped pursuing art you might have always wished you did. You sound very determain and I'm so glad you've found a love for nursing 💜 you're going to do great!

Ahh congratulations! That is so exciting!

how's it going for you now? I wanted to get into cardiac ICU as well

Good luck saving!

Ayeshia, It’s an investment! Nothing wrong with a little debt if you’ll be able to nearly double your salary after you finish CRNA school

Yes he has taught me a lot!

@@TheSchoellerFamily Hi I am viewing this video for My Son, Can u help us by posting few videos on financial planning, what kind of loan program to look for with better interest rates like that, Thanks in Advance

You're welcome Tamara! Paying them off with relieve a lot of stress.

That is awesome! Good for you!

Thank you! Glad you like them!

Congrats on going back to school! It is so awesome that your hospital is helping you by paying for it! You can do it and it seems like you have an amazing attitude that will lead you to success! ❤️

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Thank you!

I can't believe it! Thanks so much for the support 💜 Have a good shift tonight!

I watch your videos about what you eat also. I see you're a good employee and eat in the breakroom. I work nights and get sleepy while charting. I nap on my 30 minute break (if I get one) and pump breastmilk on my shorter breaks. Do you snack while charting and if so, what do you snack on? Thank you!

I try! Nightshift is different and sometimes I snack while charting 🤫 lol usually fruit or a protein bar.

Thank you Victoria that is so sweet! Sorry for the late reply, I just saw your comment.

Thank you! Always planning for the future 👍

Hi Onix, good for you! I like the idea of putting the information in one place for accessibility! Thanks for the suggestion, I will work on that!

That is a great plan! You don't need debt to reach your goals 😊

Yes it can be done! Congrats to you for having no college debt 👏

How were you able to do this and how many years did it take? Thank you in advance.

Thank you Joelle! Nice major! I will keep making them, let me know if you ever have questions 😊

Rhianna Ferial actually I do. I wanted to be a dr for the longest time hence the bio major but last year my junior year when I visited one I just felt it in my heart that being a dr wasn’t for me but I was already 80 credits into my 120 credit program so I just decided to finish. I plan on getting my Accelerated BSN when I graduate , working and then going to CRNA school . Can you do a video on how you studied for ur NCLEX and how you got a travel nurse job

That is a great plan! I will definitely make those videos, thanks for the suggestions!

Thanks, I agree 100%!

Thank you!

Best compliment. Thank you!

Hi Paul! It is so great that you already know you want to be a CRNA! You already have a head start. There are several ways to make CRNA school more affordable so explore all of your options if you don't want to wait to save before going back. I will keep making them every Sunday :)

Thanks!

Thanks! 😘

You are!! ♡

Thanks, we have been together for 10 years

@@TheSchoellerFamily Please can both you and Jon make a video about your relationship secrets? How have you guys navigated you doing travel nursing and CRNA school?How have you guys balanced your social life, different careers ? I am curious.Thank you in advance!

@@becky8825 Yes I would love to do that ♡

That is so sweet to say ♡ Glad you liked it!

Thank you! ♡

That is great! I know a lot of nurses who were second degrees. It's cool to have 2 degrees!

Yess can't wait to watch yours 😍

Awesome Lukas! Thanks for saying hi!

Hi Dasia! You sound very hardworking, it is hard to believe you are 17! Not many high schoolers have their career planned out so well. With that much drive and determination you will succeed at anything you put your mind to. It is great that you have so many nurses in your family to support you on your journey. You are strong for choosing to join the USMC to help you reach your goals. Thank you for sharing your journey!

Yes for sure! I'm doing a relashionship Q&A with Jon soon and we will address that! Also I haven't heard of any divorces in my class so that's good. Honestly I think if school ends a relationship it was doomed anyway.

Rhianna Ferial that’s what I was thinking as well! The thing she mentioned was the increased stress on you and your spouse not seeing each other as much due to studying/clinicals.

@@thacute193 it definitely helps if you live together because you see each other more. The thing you both have to keep in mind is it's only temporary and it's worth it!

Rhianna Ferial I totally agree! Thank you so much!

That is so exciting! You're so close!

Thanks!

Wow that is so exciting!!!! It depends on what you're comfortable with ♡

That is definitely something to be proud of! Thank you for your service. Glad you liked the video 😁

I think they can be done responsibly! I think the big thing is just self control and living within your means when you start making more money than you're used to. I don't workout on days I do 16s 😂 I plan my workout schedule around school/clinical and try to get in 4-5 days a week. Some days it's only 3 though when things are crazy!

I can speak from having $45,000 student loan debt after graduating with my BSN. I took travel contracts after working one year at a staff position and followed Dave Ramsey’s steps to paying off loans. I spent wisely during this time and I paid off $45,000 in one year!

It sounds like you have a lot of options!

Congratulations, December is so soon! I started in SICU too, it's a great place to start. Be patient with yourself in the beginning. Being a new nurse is a huge learning curve especially in ICU. It will take a while to feel comfortable/confident and that is completely normal. Don't be afraid to ask questions! Use your preceptorship/orientation time to learn everything you can. Utilize the people around you and ask for help if you need it. Progress > perfection!

Hi Tricia! Being different is truly a gift. It's amazing how we change over time and something you were once unsure about has become a source of your strength. Thank you for sharing your story with me, you are inspiring

It took me awhile to embrace it. All i know is that I can have the best of both world😀

Good luck! You can do it!

Many students get Medicaid while in school.

I actually just ate chipotle for dinner tonight haha I did consider both career paths but I was more passionate about anesthesia so my choice was easy. As a CRNA you manage patients during their most vulnerable time and their life is literally in your hands while they are with you. You have to consider all of the disease processes your patient has every time you make a decision. You must also understand the pathophysiology of the diseases in order to make the best decision. A few reasons I like anesthesia: it is hands on patient care, it's shift work (aka no continuity of care, something different every day) and it is so complex. We take care of ICU patients, trauma patients, adults, children, etc. Cases may be routine or emergent. I love the variety. NPs are more involved with the patient's disease management. If you are passionate about longer term disease management then you may consider ACNP more fulfilling. Have you shadowed a NP or CRNA yet? That may help you understand their roles better and figure out which one you are more passionate about!

Thank you so much for your response, it’s means a lot. I will take all that you wrote and make a decision in the near future. Until then, I’ll keep watching your videos haha.

By 2022 they all will be doctorate

Yes! That and budgeting!

I usually find these jobs by googling "CRNA job student loan repayment" and then indeed or some other job search site brings them up. There is another website called gasworks.com that has anesthesia jobs only and it's very helpful. I haven't been seriously job searching yet, just browsing. Another way you can find out is by calling HR and asking if they offer it at hospitals you are interested in.

@@TheSchoellerFamily thank for the reply!

That's so great! Good luck on your CCRN!

Hi! I have heard it can affect your chances of getting in but that is here say from nurses/CRNAs. I didn't hear that from an actual school. My JMU program was online but since JMU has a physical nursing school I didn't foresee that being an issue. My transcripts show the classes as if I were on campus. I would be careful which online school you choose and recommend choosing one with a physical campus/nursing school. Also if you know what CRNA school you'll be applying to be sure to ask them because they will have more specific advice for you :)

@@TheSchoellerFamily I'm assuming the cost of JMU you spoke of was because you were In-state correct?

@@evaristourbaez9906 Yes I'm from VA so it was in state.

The biggest differences are: - it is much more time consuming - we are learning a lot more information in shorter periods of time - the information/understanding is on a deeper level - there are more exams - it builds upon everything you learn throughout nursing school and nursing so if you don't have a good grasp on a concept you have to learn it before you can begin understand the anesthesia part

You are only 27 its never too late. Some ADN to BSN program takes a little as 1 years maybe 18 months.

@@allisonw1853 Thank you so much for the info and your support! And yes, I'm starting my prereq. classes this summer to get into nursing!

Hi! Yes you got it right. I am working per diem. So I work as I can but not all the time. On average I can work 24-48 hours a month. Where are you in WV?! What a small world! I'm glad you enjoyed the videos 😊. If you ever want to grab coffee and chat about nursing/crna school let me know.

Oh my?!! What a small world! I live in Fairmont. I’m so excited!I’ll send you DM through IG.

As a nurse assistant

James Madison University!

I did it for 2 years and spent most of my time in California. Northern California pays very high. I also went to Hawaii and did a crisis pay assignment in DC! I was saving before I started travel nursing as well so I didn't save that entire amount in those 2 years. You could though if you took all high paying assignments and saved everything!

Rhianna Ferial was Hawaii comparable as far as pay to northern California?

@@naggersleadmatters3510 No unfortunately so I only did 3 months there. I was still able to save money, but nowhere near as much. It was an incredible experience though! I loved it so much and plan to travel CRNA there once I'm done.

Yes! Here's his video on them ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-QLyi8dg9JK8.html

Wow that is so awesome! What a huge accomplishment! Congrats :) That will look great on your application for CRNA school too.

That's awesome Adrian!

Yes!

@@TheSchoellerFamily how much will they pay and what are the Eligibilities to get that benefit?

We were very lucky because my husband is self employed we traveled everywhere together! He can work from anywhere as long as he has internet, phone, etc.

That is so exciting! You're going to have a great day tomorrow. Let me know how it goes 😊 I start my CVOR rotation in January and I can't wait!

You can! It's all about discipline! I get unmotivated but try to keep going.

Jordan, I wanted to let you know I am going to answer all of your questions! I have some time this weekend :)

1. How do CRNA's usually look for their place of employment? Like where can they go to see hospitals/businesses that are hiring? - I have been looking online (gasworks, indeed, glassdoor, etc) 2. Around what time do CRNA's usually choose who they are going to work for? Like, should a CRNA be constantly searching for a job while in cRNA school, or do they wait until after? - From what I have seen most people start looking in their last year of school. I know people who will be graduating this May and have job interviews now. I also know people who have waited until much closer to graduation. I think it is a personal preference. 3. Does #2 entail, signing on with them, and the promise to hold the job for you (if you did find them while still in CRNA school)? - Yes, exactly. 4. Have you ever heard of Gaswork.com? and is that a common, Legit, place most CRNA's search for employment? - Yes, I have has CRNAs recommend it as a legit way to find jobs. 5. Do wages vary alot between new grads and CRNA's with 5-20+ years of experience, or are new grads able to make top dollar coming out of school? - They do vary but you can make top dollar if you go somewhere in need. It depends on the area. 6. So ive heard a CRNA can make anywhere from 100-300k a year, and on average around 170k. From talking with other CRNA's that have graduated or just other CRNA's you have worked with, what is a general price you feel you could garuntee most CRNA's can make? Maybe you could provide 2 answers, maybe what you think most CRNA's make, coming right out of school, and also a general number of those who have had years of experience? - This totally depends on what state/area you practice in so I can't give you a great general answer but in the area I am currently in new grads make about 150k and experienced CRNAs can make closer to 200k. Keep in mind that all depends on where they are working, what hospital they work for, how many hours they work, overtime, etc. 7. Im not sure you may know this, and i dont expect you to be an accountant or anything, but would you be able to give me a generalized answer to: Lets say you make 200k a year as a CRNA, After taxes, fees, and anything else you have to pay for to function as a CRNA every year (maybe you can clarifiy all the fees they have to cover), how much would you end up with after all those taxes/fees? - This question is complicated because their are so many variables. Where I currently am if I made 200k I would probably take home between 130-140k. It also depends if you are a 1099 or W2 worker. Typically 1099s are responsible for all of their own expenses including malpractice, health insurance, retirement, etc. 1099s typically get paid more for this reason. W2s receive benefits and their malpractice is usually covered by the hospital. 8. Are the majority of CRNA's hourly or salary? - from what I have seen more are hourly 9. If CRNA's are salary and go over 40 hours a week, to they get paid overtime (time and a half)? on top of their salary? - Everywhere I have been yes they do 10. If you work hourly, do most jobs allow you to work as many hours as you want? Like above 40? to get overtime (pay and a half)? Or do they try to keep you under 40 a week? - It depends on how well staffed they are. If you work in an understaffed are you will likely have no trouble getting extra hours. 11. Are most full-time CRNA jobs around 40 hours a week? - Full time is 40 hours a week but many CRNAs work part time as too 12. If CRNA jobs are around 40 hours a week, is it common the CRNA's work another job part time or a few hours a week? - Yes this is very common. Some work 1-2 shifts a month at other places for a high hourly pay rate. 13. Weird question: Lets say i work at a hospital, and my child/family member needs an operation. Can you preform as the CRNA in these cases, and do you also avoid paying for alot of other stuff, since you are an employee of he hospital? Or would you basically just be cutting the price of having an anesthesia provider in the operation, since you are doing it? - No it would still have to be billed per the policy. I also am unsure if they would let you do a family member's anesthesia. I don't know the legal implications. 14. In CRNA school, if you mess up, are the professors/helpers very critical of what you do, or are they supportive and understanding? Ive heard a rumor, that in medschool/Anesthesiologist training that they are very supportive and understanding if you make mistakes, but in CRNA school they will get mad at you if you make a mistake and are not very supportive emotionally in your success. - I have felt very supported in my CRNA school journey so far. Of course not everything has been sunshine and rainbows but overall I have had a great experience. You are expected to be very well prepared every day and to ask questions if you are unsure of something. As SRNAs we are held to a very high standard. 15. I really need help on this question: Why would you recommend being a CRNA rather than an anesthesiologist? What are the main reasons you chose this path? Because im on the road towards a CRNA, but im still iffy if i want to go to med school instead. - That depends on what your goals are. I love nursing and never considered med school. I knew I wanted to be an ICU nurse and then a travel as a nurse. I didn't even know what a CRNA was until I was actually in nursing school. 16. Have you worked side by side Anesthesiologists? Or worked under them, where they are supervising you? Basically my question here is: Do you usually get along with them, are they nice to CRNA's? - Yes I have in more than one hospital and yes they were nice and respectful of the CRNAs. 17. From talking with other CRNA's, Do they tell you that they have a lot of "autonomy"? or does it seem a lot of them work under Anesthesiologist. And if they do work under them, do they still have a lot of autonomy? - Where I have clinical they have a lot of autonomy. I also know several CRNAs who work in CRNA only practice as well. I feel like I have said this too many times but it really depends on where you are lol 18. In terms of U.S. laws, do you see the future of CRNA's bright? Like do you see CRNA's being able to work independently in more and more states? And are CRNA's probably becoming more autonomous ? - Yes I do! I see advanced practice nursing growing in general. There are many people advocating for expansion of independent practice. CRNAs (and APRNs) provide safe and cost effective care. 19. What are the types of CRNA jobs we should watch out for? (in a bad way) I know a lot of CRNA's work in hospitals where they rotate you around to do different procedures, but are there any types of jobs where you just say: "I dont wanna do this everyday" where the business has you doing the same types of procedures every day? - If you work in a large hospital (ex. UVA) you will be rotating around constantly. If you work in a plastic surgery clinic you will likely be doing the same procedures over and over. You can chose where to work based on what you like to do. 20. I am entering the Nursing program in 3 months at my college, im at a 4.0 GPA still, have alot of service, speak 2 languages, etc... Is there anything else i should do during this time to up my chances to getting in CRNA school? Or do you think im fine if i just continue to keep my grades up? - Wow that is awesome! If I were you I would focus on keeping that 4.0. You could also start considering where you might want to go to CRNA school and get an idea of any program specific pre-reqs they require. Hope all this helps!! :)

It took more than 3 years and I just turned 29 😊 I had enough saved for tuition and living expenses, I make make a video going more into detail about that amount.

30! I started at 27.

That's a good one, round of applause for you 👏🏽😂

We (husband and I) have been saving for essentially the last 10 years. We had to save not only for school, but also retirement and traveling to reach our personal goals. But yes for tuition 100k. We are very frugal 😉

@@TheSchoellerFamily that is so amazing. I'm 30 now and will apply for nursing school next year. Hopefully CRNA will be in my future but I will heed your advice and go from there.

A positive mindset is so important ♡

Hey Corey, congratulations again on getting in! I am so excited for you! Getting into CRNA school is tough, good for you! Glad to hear you are enjoying the channel!

That is so awesome and exciting!! Have a great first day and congrats to you!! ♡

Okay! 😊