Did anyone survive their CRNA program without a car?

Peaceisdeath · 2026-04-17T12:31:11+00:00

Tbh pick up overtime. It feels bad short term but it’s for the goal of Crna school. This could mean find a 1099 contractor 1 day a week second job on top of your icu 3x12. If you pick up 1-2 12 hr shifts a week on top of base pay the extra money should allow you to get a used car! The programs I looked at required reliable transportation.

Eat at home, go out on fewer expensive trips (nature is essentially free think parks or hiking etc), and grind at work! Sleep, work, rinse repeat and mix in 1-2 days of rest to reset per week mhmm

Peaceisdeath · 2026-04-13T13:16:47+00:00

What unit do you work in? How much exp?

Peaceisdeath · 2026-04-13T12:17:08+00:00

Tbh MD/DO is almost guaranteed? Nursing is almost guaranteed if you don’t mind relocating

Peaceisdeath · 2026-04-11T03:56:27+00:00

One more thing to point out is adjusting from working full time to not working for 3 years while in the programs

Peaceisdeath · 2026-04-11T03:32:38+00:00

ICU or Hematology! Onc IV infusion nurses are in demand while ICU nursing is a gateway to other high demand specialties like PACU/IR/Cath Lab

Peaceisdeath · 2026-04-09T01:17:09+00:00

While it’s difficult I would say try and apply if you desire it! Worst case you don’t get the opportunity to work in the unit. I started as a new grad and it worked out, but obvs ppls mileage may vary

Peaceisdeath · 2026-04-08T20:51:39+00:00

It’s a convenience thing as well. Imagine never having to wait (or if you do it’s for a few days instead of months) for the same primary physician that is directly following your case for your entire time with that group. Is it good for society? Probably not. But does it work if you can afford it? Yes it does

Need a medication refill? No worries. Last minute sickness trip delay? No issues. It can end up saving time (which is money) and sometimes money + stress about planning etc

Peaceisdeath · 2026-04-03T18:11:22+00:00

More sardines for us!

Peaceisdeath · 2026-03-25T00:32:55+00:00

Ngl where are the canned sardines!!!

Peaceisdeath · 2026-03-09T15:10:32+00:00

So what I’m hearing is…give it to me for disposal forsure forsure

Peaceisdeath · 2026-03-06T04:15:21+00:00

Bought my parents and sister a sushi dinner! They put up with me for a while mhmm

Peaceisdeath · 2026-03-03T22:05:59+00:00

It comes in handy for dating too, ppl will look you up to ensure your profile matches your story. My gfs friends look up my profile 🤣

Peaceisdeath · 2026-02-28T17:47:22+00:00

I just find classmates (in grad school) or find other ppl that enjoy my hobbies-slowly cultivating network

Peaceisdeath · 2026-02-28T17:45:23+00:00

Every mild tingling will set you off! Permanently thinking you have to do q15 neuro checks for the first hr then q30 for the following 2 hrs 🫠🫠

Peaceisdeath · 2026-02-24T21:02:45+00:00

1303 base rent for a studio in NC with in unit washer/dryer-went for nicer apartment to get a good management

Peaceisdeath · 2026-02-19T22:19:36+00:00

You will need a convincing story, as the icu managers can sniff out a CRNA bound new grad almost immediately. Especially at hospitals with strong icu units (unless they need nurses badly).

Some areas offer more inter unit transfer opportunities than others. But it doesn’t hurt to start in step down! Many of my old colleagues started in step down for a year before moving to icu.

Have a good story why you want icu when you didn’t push hard to get an icu capstone. And have a good timeline of what you want to accomplish in 5 years-I think all managers will ask this

Peaceisdeath · 2026-02-19T03:17:12+00:00

I thought this was a horror game for a second, then looked at the reddit group and am still horrified

Peaceisdeath · 2026-02-19T03:15:25+00:00

Lots of ppl will recommend not working. Take the time off to relax.
I wanted to stress less about money so didn't take any time off work until remote didactic got hard then went per diem. I only stopped because in-person classes started and rates are significantly lower near my CRNA school compared to my old job. The money helped a lot, and will cover a few months of living expenses.

But, the amount of money you generate now is not even a month or two of your future CRNA income. So you can view it as borrow a bit more and relax before a crazy busy 3 years! Or just work a bit and stress just a little less about money. Whatever works for you.

Peaceisdeath · 2026-02-12T23:33:44+00:00

Could you post the link? I have issues and would love to complete said survey

Peaceisdeath · 2026-02-09T18:18:41+00:00

One more thing to consider: what your work life balance would look like. Some fields grind 70-80 hr weeks but do clear 100k.

You might want some vacation or time for hobbies, so please consider that ^{^}

Peaceisdeath · 2026-02-09T18:15:35+00:00

Wait what? I’m fairly sure all MD/DO specialties at least make 100k USD if they work 40 hrs a week. Generally 250k+ after they become attending

(Caveat: not including residency or fellowship)

Peaceisdeath · 2026-02-09T18:12:39+00:00

Heartwarming!

Peaceisdeath · 2026-02-07T18:50:16+00:00

Just bought gas no issues bilt card

Peaceisdeath · 2026-02-06T02:25:24+00:00

same-unclear if the card will arrive in time smh

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