The Reality of CRNA School

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CRNA school was by far the worst time of my life. Long distance from my wife and daughter, little sleep, didn’t work out for 2 years, treated like dirt at main clinical site, and like you said all the information. Been out for almost 2 years working, and it is by far the best decision I ever made for myself, my family and career. Keep grinding..I promise it is worth it.

[ginayan]

finally an honest reflection of how difficult CRNA school is like. I agree 100%. Best of luck!

[marathongirl]

The realest CRNA video I have ever seen on here! Much respect for you bruh!

[OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro]

I've interviewed CRNAs with whom, I've worked. I had no IDEA how competitive it is, JUST TO GET accepted to a CRNA program! Respect, from a PA! 🙂👋🏾👨🏽‍⚕️

[Asia-rswc]

Ok I cry all the time anyway. This would be perfect !

[Triggered]

Sounds about right. Not even an rn yet but im definitely interested in going this far someday. Glad to know it wont be a cake walk since itll make finally finishing all the more worth it

[samgreenwald]

This is exactly what I wish was said more often about our experiences, our hard work, and our sacrifices. Thank you for saying this! :)

[EbeneEyes]

I can only imagine- RN school isn’t easy itself- I try to document the not so glamorous side on my channel -Thanks for telling the transparency!!

[majob]

I’m rooting for you sir! Keep pushing !

[Nurse_Nelly]

Thank you for your transparency. Crna out here being romanticized by some other people

[NoNameFish]

Thanks for sharing brother... and hang in there!
I love what I do. But in hindsight... CRNA school is one of the most difficult and risky things you can do in your life, let alone academically. If you flunk out you've still gotta pay back all that money. One bad test in three years can do it. One family issue or medical problem can do it. One bad day where you mouth off to a preceptor and you are d. o. n. e. DONE. 3 years of Sorry, I can't do that I have to study. Sorry, I can't do that because I have to dive 16hrs to clinical sites, work 40 plus hours of clinical, and then study another 20 more this week when I get home because really THIS time honey this test is AGAIN make or break... It's totally doable... But is it worth it? Will your family or relationship survive? Is being in the OR between 0530 and 0630 every day even something you really want to do 5 days a week? How's your support system? No, how is it really? How many layers of redundancy are there? What's the plan for getting your kids to school, making dinner, after school activities? Is it just you and your dog or are you a single parent? How many months worth of savings do you have? Are you prepared to dramatically lower your standard of living while in school or are you going to go into even more debt to maintain it? Where is that money going to come from? Do you rent or own your home? How old and or reliable are you cars? If one goes down for a week or two, how big a problem would it be? Do you love the idea of being in one of the most litigated professions? You get distracted and accidentaly give a baby a lethal bolus of fluid. How would you handle that? Are you the type of person that does well with a dozen things going on? Would other people say the same about you? This is not a profession where a doc comes running in to save you. In fact a doc or the "powers that be" might be pushing for something that you believe will be harmful to your patient. Can you tactfully be confrontational when you need to be and persuasively support your position with evidence? These are just a few of the things to think about before you think the money sounds "worth it". If these types of things excite you... you have broad shoulders and say bring it on, it is certainly a rewarding profession. Just think looong and hard, and then commit to committing probably far more than you ever planned to and acknowledging that even if you do your best it might not be in the cards. Whatever you do, dont sacrifice you family on the alter of a degree.

[singh]

Simple an honest review by an honest SRNA. We see lots of people saying they had a 3.8 gpa and talk big about it.

[jessicasnelling]

I really do appreciate your honesty! We have to stay grounded and mental health is vital to get through this

[Jcregent]

Debating on going back for CRNA 😅
I was a CICU RN during Covid and traveled the last few years. I’m in PACU now.

[caligurl]

Imma stick with my lil ole BSN degree when that time comes

[AlmostLakai]

Already know you're either gonna be or already are great at what you do. Appreciate this kinda advice. A friend of mine is like this and I always appreciate his advice/talks 🙏🏽

[wedgepressure]

Brutal, I think I'll stick to the cash lab....I mean cath lab. 😅

[AishaCRNA]

Not all of us had this experience! I enjoyed my time in school.

[erickbarrera]

That’s awesome you got in. Late congrats! New to the channel

[ScolarshipBoy]

Whats the hype of being crna ..im an RN and wanted to do crna but came to realize you become worst of a slave tovthe trade then have freedom. What i did i bought 10 properties and make more or less almost the same as aCRNA not even working .just buy properties and live off your tenents doctors and nurses pride and goal its so over rated grow up already you .dont wanna work all your life you want to live work free.smh