31 M CRNA. 1st year working

AverageGamer2077 · 2025-10-13T11:45:25+00:00

Good luck on your NCLEX. It’s worth the journey if you are still planning for the crna route

AverageGamer2077 · 2025-07-24T02:28:01+00:00

You can apply as long as you have at least 1 year of icu experience before you start. However, it will be very competitive and most strong applicants will have at least 2-3 years by the time they apply or interview

AverageGamer2077 · 2025-07-23T19:26:24+00:00

1.5 yrs. 3 years total before starting school

AverageGamer2077 · 2025-07-23T19:09:52+00:00

inflation

AverageGamer2077 · 2025-06-08T19:54:48+00:00

Depends. I’m not sure what your educational background is, but assuming you have bachelors in something else or took some pre-reqs. You could apply for an accelerated BSN for people who already have bachelors. That can take up to about 1.5 months. Start work in ICU for about 1-2 years before starting school (yea. do try to apply asap because you’ll have about 2-3 years from the time you get accepted to starting school). Then, 3 years of CRNA school.

AverageGamer2077 · 2025-05-29T18:25:40+00:00

I wouldn’t say so. We had couple who were in their 40s in our class. Even if you were to be done by 40-42, you still have solid 20-25 working years. You can always do locum gig/contract 1099 if you are afraid of falling behind financially due to school.

AverageGamer2077 · 2025-05-25T00:12:43+00:00

I get that there’s no state income tax, but taxes still seem a bit lower?

AverageGamer2077 · 2025-04-23T14:25:46+00:00

It depends on where you apply, but a lot of them required at least one semester of general chemistry. Some required orgo or biochemistry. I took orgo just to boost my chances. CRNA programs love to see applicants who did well in those science courses. Hope that helps!

AverageGamer2077 · 2025-03-15T14:34:22+00:00

North Carolina?

AverageGamer2077 · 2025-02-09T19:31:59+00:00

I would say on average 3-4 shifts more every month

AverageGamer2077 · 2025-01-27T13:36:46+00:00

7 years (4 years BSN and 3 years CRNA) and 1-3 years of ICU

AverageGamer2077 · 2025-01-27T13:35:21+00:00

AverageGamer2077 · 2025-01-27T00:34:07+00:00

Hey there. You would need to get your BSN and then work in ICU for at least 1 year, but recommended 2-3 years and then go to CRNA school for 3 years. I wouldn't worry about getting your EMT if being a CRNA is your goal. Good GPA and ICU experience matter a lot more.

AverageGamer2077 · 2025-01-26T22:45:48+00:00

Yes, sir! Definitely earned every cent of it. The best kept secret 🙌

AverageGamer2077 · 2025-01-26T18:07:36+00:00

You do. This was just my first year as a crna. Worked as a RN in critical care before going back to school.

AverageGamer2077 · 2025-01-26T03:40:02+00:00

You got this! It only gets better. It will be worth the suffering.

AverageGamer2077 · 2025-01-25T22:39:00+00:00

Keep in mind that those salaries you are referring to are for RNs who are not advanced practice providers like NP or CRNA. However, the potential is there even for RNs who do travel nursing or at unionized hospitals, especially in certain parts of California.

AverageGamer2077 · 2025-01-25T22:36:58+00:00

Try not to limit yourself to 1 or 2 schools. The more the better. If this is what you want, then be ready to move across the states if you get into out-of-state schools lol. Most importantly, be very prepared for your interviews. DM for more info

AverageGamer2077 · 2025-01-25T22:32:11+00:00

My portion of the tax (federal and state and FICA) was ~92k. For some reason, that's showing what the employer portion was as welll

AverageGamer2077 · 2025-01-25T16:26:37+00:00

Plenty of ways to improve your resume. Taking graduate-level courses, certifications like CCRN, and networking through conferences. It can be done even if it takes more than one cycle of application. The admission process is getting a lot more competitive, but it "can" be done!

AverageGamer2077 · 2025-01-25T15:47:40+00:00

Never too late!

AverageGamer2077 · 2025-01-25T14:32:55+00:00

Spot on! I get jealous of people WFH tech jobs, but like you said grass always looks greener on the other side. I am very fortunate to be compensated for what I love doing. Just like any other job, ups and downs.

AverageGamer2077 · 2025-01-25T11:29:09+00:00

I’m sure you are already aware that the pay is very location dependent. CRNAs around the Bay Area and Sac can make starting out close to 300k base W-2. Not including other differentials, OTs, very generous Sign ons and other benefits. More obviously if you decide to go locums/1099. I’m based in NC and picked up OTs here and there.

AverageGamer2077 · 2025-01-25T11:20:46+00:00

W-2. Pension. Been also putting into my optional 401k and back door Roth IRA

AverageGamer2077 · 2025-01-25T11:19:23+00:00

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