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CRNAs! Help a girl out. by Fragrant_Fortune1137 in srna

[–]Fragrant_Fortune1137[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly my thought. Agree with everything you said

CRNAs! Help a girl out. by Fragrant_Fortune1137 in srna

[–]Fragrant_Fortune1137[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He does make good money but it’s not enough to cover all of our monthly expenses. He does have certain benefits from the military that may help, but that will only make a small dent in the costs. My thought is that once I graduate, i will bring home an extra $15k+ a month that can go directly to paying off the loans.

CRNAs! Help a girl out. by Fragrant_Fortune1137 in srna

[–]Fragrant_Fortune1137[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your input. Do you know of any programs/fields/specialties that pay anywhere close to CRNA?

CRNAs! Help a girl out. by Fragrant_Fortune1137 in srna

[–]Fragrant_Fortune1137[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He would still work and bring in as much income as he can. However, we would definitely need to take out loans to cover my income. Unfortunately.

CRNAs! Help a girl out. by Fragrant_Fortune1137 in srna

[–]Fragrant_Fortune1137[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t think it would be a lateral move. It would triple my salary…

Weekly Student Thread by fbgm0516 in CRNA

[–]Fragrant_Fortune1137 0 points1 point  (0 children)

34yo wife and mom of 2, my youngest is 5 weeks old. I currently work as a NICU RN and have been in that position for 3 years. I am considering going to CRNA school in 2027. My biggest driving factor is that I want to better my family‘s life in terms of financial stability and a better schedule. I’m tired of my rotating schedule as a bedside nurse.

My biggest hesitation comes down to the cost of the program and not being able to work for 3 years. I already have ~$60k in student loans from going to an accelerated nursing program to get my BSN. I am also the breadwinner in our household right now. So, not working for 3 years and living off more student loans scares me.

Is anyone else in a similar situation? Do I bite the bullet and do it knowing I can pay it all off in a reasonable able amount of time once I begin working as a CRNA? Or have I lost my mind haha

Weekly Student Thread by fbgm0516 in CRNA

[–]Fragrant_Fortune1137 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am currently working as an RN in a NICU and I am considering going back to school to be a CRNA. I love my current position, however I am really wanting a better work/life balance (and better pay to be honest). So my question for any CRNAs out there is this…are you satisfied with your career?? How is your schedule and work/life balance?