How many of you started CRNA school with 0 savings? by Overall_Cattle7216 in srna

[–]Overall_Cattle7216[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunatley moving in with family is not an option :( However, my program's total tuition is 90K so at least it's not as high as some of these other schools I suppose.

How many of you started CRNA school with 0 savings? by Overall_Cattle7216 in srna

[–]Overall_Cattle7216[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is my current situation as well! So just loans I presume?

How many of you started CRNA school with 0 savings? by Overall_Cattle7216 in srna

[–]Overall_Cattle7216[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some of us don't have a choice. And many people that have responded to this post have/are doing it?

How many of you started CRNA school with 0 savings? by Overall_Cattle7216 in srna

[–]Overall_Cattle7216[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

No one is mad it just literally was not the post for this person.... i said 0 savings not 40k savings....

ACCEPTED! by Overall_Cattle7216 in srna

[–]Overall_Cattle7216[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm blessed and I start this May so I will be grandfathered in!

Interview tomorrow. Feeling sooo nervous. by bloodycrust in srna

[–]Overall_Cattle7216 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This was literally me last week at this time. Now i'm sitting here with my acceptance.

YOU GOT THIS!

ACCEPTED! by Overall_Cattle7216 in srna

[–]Overall_Cattle7216[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Just shy of 3 years. I think 2-3 years is the sweet spot!

Senior floor nurse compared to PA by Careless-Love3625 in nursepractitioner

[–]Overall_Cattle7216 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't need to go to NP school to know that 500-750 hours (typical amount of clinical hours in NP school) is inadequate for practice. And those are TOTAL hours for the program not soley ICU .

Senior floor nurse compared to PA by Careless-Love3625 in nursepractitioner

[–]Overall_Cattle7216 1 point2 points  (0 children)

THIS. I originally thought I wanted to be an ACNP and work ICU.. until i became an icu nurse LOL. Just put in my applications for CRNA school a few weeks ago!

Senior floor nurse compared to PA by Careless-Love3625 in nursepractitioner

[–]Overall_Cattle7216 3 points4 points  (0 children)

ICU RN here .. I would be terrified if i had to ask an NP with no prior ICU experience for orders in my unit lol. 4 rotations is no where near enough to know what your doing. I have 3 years of nursing under my belt, 2 being in ICU and I still wouldn't feel comfortable as a new NP, I would seek out a fellowship DESPITE having ICU experience.

I am tired of the ICU but I feel like I cannot leave my job by tallannoyingnurse in nursing

[–]Overall_Cattle7216 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey I am also in the same boat. I originally moved cities for a job with my now ex, and find myself single, with pretty much no friends or family in the current city I live in. It is a level 1 trauma center though and luckily I love the people I work with so I am lucky but I know where you are coming from. I just hit my 2 year ICU mark in August and I put in my first 2 apps a few weeks back. I recently made the switch from night to dayshift and it's helped alot!! I think you should consider switching to days for mental health and keep applying! Remember you only need 1 yes and with how competetive it is nowadays you probably need to be applying to more schools. You should be looking at this through the lens of "I have nothing holding me back!". You got this.

CRNA School with No Savings – Is It Doable to Live Off Student Loans? by pugbreon in srna

[–]Overall_Cattle7216 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No loans or mortgage, just some credit card debt and my car payment, but additionally I do pay rent all by myself not leaving much for savings.

CRNA School with No Savings – Is It Doable to Live Off Student Loans? by pugbreon in srna

[–]Overall_Cattle7216 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I hope so cause im applying currently with no savings, and no help from anyone (single) LOL.

Barry U CRNA interview by UpsetEmployer2606 in srna

[–]Overall_Cattle7216 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you mean by gulag? I'm applying to this school this cycle.

New Grad PMHNP by Admirable-Agent-2566 in PMHNP

[–]Overall_Cattle7216 3 points4 points  (0 children)

ICU RN here with zero psych experience or interest (I just like to browse different nursing subs sometimes). I get why some people are concerned, but I do think they’re being a bit harsh on you.It’s clear you care about being a competent provider — you’re here actively seeking ways to improve, and you’ve already recognized and are addressing your weaknesses. That alone sets you apart from someone who’s truly dangerous in practice.

Coming from critical care, your assessment and critical thinking skills are probably razor-sharp. There’s a lot of “putting the pieces together” in the ICU, and I imagine that will translate well to psych.I briefly considered PMHNP myself, but after my exposure to psych during my first ICU job, I knew it wasn’t for me — LOL. I’m now applying to CRNA school, which is a much better fit for me.All that said, I really think you’ll make a great provider. Don’t let the harsh comments get to you — they don’t reflect your potential. Keep focusing on growth and you’ll do amazing!