I get asked this question a lot so I figured I would explain my reasoning for choosing to become a CRNA. Like I said, I enjoyed both roles and I could see myself happy as nurse practitioner as well. If (serious if) I ever go back to school it will be to get my NP too!
@@paulkavin_ To become a CRNA, you would have to be a nurse (from my understanding). You would have to go back to school in an ABSN program to get your RN. You would then have to work in an ICU for 1-2 years before you can apply to a CRNA school. Schools vary in how much experience you need. I am also researching this and this is what I have gotten from my research.
I had that same moment when I was travel nursing, that gut-check moment when you seriously debate with yourself if you're willing to give up three years of your life for CRNA school. The realization that you could do NP mostly online for about 20% of the cost of CRNA school, less time commitment, and easier workload while continuing to travel nurse was very tempting. At the end of the day I came to the same realization as you, CRNA all the way, it's worth the sacrifice.
So basically just getting through the rigorous schooling after that it won’t be so hard? Are you referring to the work the studying what is so hard? Like nursing school is a lot of busy work and can be challenging but once starter working as nurse it wasn’t as hard as people made it seem. Sometimes don’t even use what we learned throughout nursing school, learning by experiences.
When I had my daughter via C-section, the only person I remember working on me was the anesthesiologist. He was this voice of calm and “everything is going great” above my head while a whole lot of craziness and mystery was happening on the other side of the sheet. So yes, some of us do remember you guys ☺️
I definitely remember the CRNA when I had my son. I asked him to be my new best friend. Lol. He was amazing. When my epidural got pulled out 😬, he came up to try to fix it. My son was coming so fast he couldn’t, but he gave me some meds that helped. He was actually there when my son was born because he got stuck in the crowd. I was high risk had so many people there in case of resuscitation. (Sorry for my novel).
I had my epidural anesthesia during my C-section from a CRNA and when I said to him I was a nursing Student he told me that he was pride of being a nurse. He was awesome. He said I was his family until I was out of the a anesthesia. So he did everything possible for me! He inspired me to become a nurse one day!
new grad RN just passed my NCLEX on tuesday and had a cardiac ICU position interview a month or so ago and got the job! I'm starting ICU end of July and on my way to following your CRNA steps! Thank you for all your videos and information. All the best!
Hi! Just wondering, how’d you get a ICU position right after the program? From what I have researched so far, it’s difficult to get an ICU position if you have no prior experience as a nurse (that’s assuming you don’t have prior experience, but please correct me if I’m wrong) I’m also interested going into ICU and it’s my second semester as a student nurse. Thanks!
I remember I had a miscarriage years ago and I had to go for a D&C. I remember I was waiting on a stretcher all ready to go under anesthesia and a very nice lady came up to me and introduced herself as an anesthesia nurse. I remember her telling me that everything was going to be ok and that they were going to take care of me. That was my first experience with CRNA. I am an LPN right now and I’ve got long ways to go but I am hoping to become a CRNA in the long run.
I know you said that most people won't remember the CRNA, but I still remember the CRNA I had when my labor ended in a cesarean. She was absolutely amazing and helped me feel way more comfortable! Although most people probably won't remember you, there will be a few that you're able to impact and help make their experience more positive!
I feel like both NP and CRNA are such great roles with lots of autonomy and flexibility, which makes it so hard to choose! Thank you for taking the time to share your reasons and I look forward to more of your videos in 2019!
I used to love the idea of CRNA but then I realized that am going to be limited to OR so I did my research and I found out that Acute Care NP can do so much more and can also work in a hospital ICU/ER or outside a hospital especially if you can do dual degrees such as Acute NP/FNP👍🏽
I liked watching a video where someone loved both roles. I see a lot where people knew they loved NP/CRNA from the start. I love biology and science and nursing as well and I think CRNA would be a good mix. Thanks for this video Rhianna!
I went back and forth but ultimately my love for science made me love anesthesia! Maybe one day I'll get my NP too just to learn even more. Maybe lol because I have a feeling I'll be over school after this 3 years 😂
so inspiring omg 😭 the thigs u said about try to prevent opiods, and interest in pain management is also the reason why this is my dream job . thank u so much for these videos !!
I love videos like these and hearing people’s reasoning! Just a suggestion for your next video could it be about what type of personality best fits the CRNA role? 😁
I always wanted to go to nursing school but some life issues came up and i was not able to pursue it. Now that I've cleared everything I decided to move to Germany to get my BA in Nursing, will work for a year or two and than start CRNA training ether in Zürich or Hamburg as in croatia ( where im originally)and we do not have a CRNA training here. Im 21 and im ready to pursue this carrier. I subscribed to your account because i believe your contant is very helpful and informational. Thank you so much for taking the time to make videos like this. I was kinda scared at first but i binge watched your vids and youve helped me to try and make my dream come true!
So I know that this video is old and no one will probably ever see this but I am choosing between NP and CRNA myself and like you I have always leaned in my heart toward Anesthesia. this video was awesome because I share basically every single point with you and hearing that there are people who think the way i do in this profession is great. Also, i love how you live right near the hospital that is so incredibly practical and i love it.
Hi Rhianna. What you said at the beginning is definitely like me. When I first shadowed CRNAs and Anesthesiologists in the OR I too was far more fascinated with what the anesthesia provider was doing than what the surgeon was doing, all though for a lot of people it’s the opposite I think. For me there is just something that I love about giving medications that affect every part of the human body in a matter of seconds. To me that fascinates me much more than simply cutting into the body of a person.
Happy New Year Ferial. I am a nursing student at a community college in VA so... yayyy! Graduating in May of this year and currently working on my BSN applications and CRNA career goals. So finding your channel has been a blessing to me this year! Thank you for what you do!! I have had ups and downs in my classes and happened to watch a video by you on how you rose from your Aprox 3.0 GPA to staying at 4.0 through BSN and CRNA school. Would you please make a video about your study style that's done this for you. I know we can't all have the same study habits but I will greatly appreciate it. Thanks once again.
Happy new year! It's going to be a great one! You graduate so soon, that's very exciting. Thanks, I'm glad you like the videos. I'll definitely make another study one!
Love this video! So many of these reasons resonate with me and I’m not even a nurse yet. You should definitely do videos on shadowing. Is that something you can do before nursing school, how to ask, what it’s like, etc.😊
Thanks for this video! I feel like these will eventually be the fields I will decide between and it's interesting to hear why you chose the CRNA route. Also it is helpful to know that there is still a lot of hands-on patient care within the CRNA role because that would be very important to me.
I can tell by the way you are speaking that you are very passionate about your career choice and it's very inspiring and motivating! We definitely need more people like you in every career field, especially nursing. We need more people to come alive like this! Best wishes on your CRNA journey 😊 btw LOVE the candles! Calm vibes ☺️
I don’t know if you’ll ever see this comment because it’s an old video- but I wanted to tell you this story because you said you don’t think people remember the anesthesia team! When I was 16 I had major surgery. I was more afraid in that moment than ever before in my life. After being separated from my dad at the elevator to go into the OR, I felt so terrified and alone. I was especially scared of the anesthesia and didn’t know what to expect. I will NEVER forget how the anesthesiologist (I don’t think we have CRNA’s here in Canada) made me feel. He made me stop crying, feel reassured, and calm down before the surgery. I’ll always remember how he made me feel reassured in the most terrifying experience of my life! That is one of the reasons why I became a nurse. But- don’t think that your patients won’t remember you! ❤️
Enjoyed watching your video! I liked that you were very transparent and shared your experience in choosing the career. Looking forward to more of your videos!!
I'm pretty positive I don't want to go the NP Route because I don't want to end up in primary care. I visit an NP office for my healthcare currently, and even though the care is great, I definitely am not inspired to run my own clinic one day. I know there is an RNFA cert and ACNP degree, but my own research shows that most NPs are wanted in rural primary care settings where I live, with most hospital positions being PRN. Every time I go to the hospital for a family member, I feel the hospital is where I belong. Not sure yet whether I want to do CRNA school/PA school/Med school, but I have plenty of time to figure it out. Just excited to work in healthcare! Also still unsure of providing anesthesia or first assisting, as both sound great to me, but your talk of loving science resonates with me.
It is great that you know all of your options and are exploring everything! The right one for you will click. I hope you get to do some shadowing. That usually helps a lot when trying to decide.
The more likes and views you get, the more you can get paid ! TH-cam will pay you for it. Love the videos, keep them coming ! Thank you for taking the time to create them ☺️
Hello Rhianna, I just started watching your youtube channel and its amazing!!. You have no idea how inspired I am and I can't wait to watch more of your amazing videos. My dream is also to end up being CRNA but before that, I would definitely love to be a travel nurse.
Many people are unhappy with choosing the CRNA path because the only thing they want is high compensation... and that was my friend who is very stressed about his job luckily I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner so every weekend I am visiting his apartment to check his conditions. So to all nurses who wanna pursue a higher career or change another career please ask yourself a hundred times if you really want the profession you wanna be in in the future or not. Ask yourself a hundred times if you think you'll gonna be happy with that path. Ask yourself if you want that path because that's the profession you perfectly see yourself. I'm just frustrated because I lost a dearest friend despite being a Psychiatric Nurse. For half of that, I felt like a failure.
I am watching this video while driving from South Carolina to Florida for my CRNA interview😁 when that ambulance came screaming by, I just knew I was getting pulled over 😂🤣
@@TheSchoellerFamily Thanks! It's actually kinda strange how similar our nursing journeys have been. We graduated the same year from tech school, I finished my bsn one year later and got my CCRN, then started traveling. Hopefully, I will continue to follow suit with CRNA school😎 Thanks again for the vids!
Another CRNA mentioned that the schedule is not very good since there are not that many CRNAs to cover the shifts which forces CRNAs to work crazy schedules. This was a huge turned off since I have children and wouldn’t want that life style. I’m glad to know that ur schedule isn’t that crazy.
I can't speak for all patients 😅 but as a csection patient I remembered the anesthesia team. It wasn't a good experience because she was every dismissive of my feelings. I'm not sure if she was a CRNA or anesthesiologists, but I was very very scared and she seemed almost annoyed. I actually wish I would have had more conversation with her and the rest of the team. At the end of the day, I am grateful for her work. ❤️
I really enjoyed this video. Thank u for taking the time and putting in the effort to really inform us and the differences between the two. I really cant decided which pathway I wanna go but I really like the idea of shadowing so I can get a feel of what I might be doing. Your such an inspiration.
Hi Monique! I definitely recommend shadowing and if you still feel unsure, shadow again. It's a big decision. One of the things I love the most about nursing is all the different options ♡
Hi there! Just want to add to something you mentioned. I'm a PACU nurse and work closely with CRNA's at a level one trauma center. Anyone that works in or around surgery may have a call schedule that should be considered. I can get off at 3pm but could get called back in if I'm needed. I think in any surgical setting a work-life balance can be challenging. Just another thought to consider.
I am in the early infancy of my career in the medical field. I haven't even started Nursing school yet, but I KNOW I ultimately want to go further than Nursing. I have considered both NP and CRNA, however, I suffer from migraines quite frequently. Although they are managed for the most part with medication, I do still suffer from them and that is a concern I have with any job that might have me working in a position where people's lives are on the line and in danger if I were to get a migraine with the aura. Unfortunately this limits what I can and cannot do as far as careers, because despite being managed for the most part, it does cause me extreme anxiety knowing that I could potentially be in a life or death position even in regular nursing, let alone as a CRNA or Critical Care NP. What are your thoughts on this? Is there typically a second CRNA or someone near by to assist if the leading CRNA becomes incapacitated during a procedure?
Thanks Rhianna! I'm exploring different advanced degrees for nursing, and CRNA was recommended to me. I'm currently an ED nurse in a level 1 trauma center, but I'm looking at other opportunities to advance my nursing career and maybe cross over to the ICU side. I'm very interested in critical care and hemodynamic management. CRNA sounds amazing!
Hi! That's awesome, you'll do great in ICU with that experience. I love the ED, I used to float down as a traveler. If you're interested in that stuff I bet you'd love CRNA!
Thank you so much for comparing both roles, very informational to those of us who need extra reassurance and seem to be doubtful. I relate to you a lot, I seem to have doubts here and there but I am going to do more shadowing to confirm my interest.
This was great, and it all makes great sense. I loved your perspective on the salary aspect, which is a great way to determine for yourself, if anesthesia is something you really want to do. Would you still put yourself through such rigorous training if at the end, you still made the same amount of money as an NP? If the answer is yes, then you know you're heart is in the right place. This video also sounds like a great insight on how to respond to potential interview questions for a CRNA program. I would love to see you do a video on your interview process and how you prepared and answered. 👍👍👍
Thanks, I believe money is a motivator and that's fine but it shouldn't be the only one. I didn't even think about interviews when I filmed it but great point!
Very helpful insight, I will for sure shadow both fields to see what I’m interested in. I really like critical care too, I already think I’ll CRNA a lot more but you never know
I love your videos! I am just starting my prerequisites for my nursing program but I am very interested in being a CRNA. I am starting a little late, I just turned 27 so I will be 31 when I get my BSN. I understand that I need a couple years of ICU experience for most programs. Do you think I would be too old at that point? How old are you and are you one of the younger ones in the CRNA program you are in?
Honestly don’t even worry about it Katie I’m 25 and won’t be in nursing school until next spring so I won’t be done with nursing school until I’m about 27 for my AS 29-30 for BSN. Not everyone hoped into college right away. We still have a lot of time to practice good luck!
I’m preaching to myself here but don’t worry about it Katie. I’m 28 and will be 30 when I get my ADN. 31-32ish when I get my BSN. And I’m still contemplating going for my CRNA. Lord knows how old I’ll be then. Just keep swimming 🏊♀️😊
I’ll be next in line to add that I just turned 28 and will just now begin my BSN journey. I’ll be 31/32 when I’m done. The trick is just to start. Everything else will fall into place. 💕
My pharmacology professer specializes in pain medicine and she also did a research study on pain in unconscious patients. It’s so interesting to me how pain medication works and all the different ones that are available. I just wanted to point that out since you mentioned being interested in non-opioid pain medications.
I am interested in anesthesia and will graduate with my BSN in May 2020. Is it difficult to also work while attending the CRNA program ? I have heard that they are 4-5 days a week so I didn’t know. This is my first time watching one of your videos I love the organization & passion 🙌💕
I am a high school student and don't know exactly what career would fit for me. I have taken a lot of science and math my 4 years in high school and loved them. They were challenging but interesting that made me want to keep learning. So since nurses and doctors use a lot of math and science, that is what I'm thinking about, but don't know exactly which nurse or doctor to become. I don't want to be a medical doctor because I don't want to feel that stressed in medical school. So want to be a nurse. During school, did you do surgery and anesthesia? If so, what year in school? Did you do any other type of nursing things that other nurses do while in school? Like Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Midwife, Nurse Surgeon, etc.?
Do you (or any other CRNA) think getting the DNP is worth it? I read that by 2025 all CRNA's would need DNP's. Would it improve patient outcomes in your field? Most APRN's I know say its a waste of time and money
Im still in Highschool and im really determined to push and become a CRNA currently enrolled in medical terminology ,and im just curious do you have any specific information you could tell me to pay attention for or just give me heads up. Your videos are amazing though i really enjoy watching them.
@@arianagarcia9902 Anesthesia is essentially controlled death. If you make ONE wrong move with the dosage or timing, you could end up killing the patient. The hours are also incredibly long for CRNAs.
Thanks for this awesome video on CRNA. I’m a new nurse, just graduated in December 2018. I started my new job in medical ICU in March. I’ve always wanted to become a CRNA but after gaining information about, I found out that I’m not allowed to work when in CRNA school. That got me back up a little bit because I’m a single mom and I have to work. I guess my question is did you have the option to work or don’t work during in CRNA school? Thanks in advance for your time.
So how much experience is required to get your BSN or go get your master's for CRNA? In my understanding, it's different depending on what school you get in to
Awesome video. I am going back to school for my RN. Upon graduating, what ICU environment / level would make me most marketable for CRNA school admissions? I also love the idea of shift work and majority of your other reasonings 😊 I can see myself as an NP, but I feel like I would not like it near as much as CRNA. I also love hands on. I cannot stand desk or paperwork, and listening to *some* long winded patients would be agonizing to me. Lol
Listen my mom is a nurse and I have shadowed a few CRNA. They all say yes it IS repetitive but it has to be because this forces you to practice your craft and find a way to make anesthesia your own ! The repetitiveness is sort of warranted because you have to be good at being a CRNA
Hello! I just found your channel tonight and I love all of your videos! I am a 3 year RN now, I worked on a cardiac step-down (med-tele) unit for about 2.5 years and recently made the jump to CVICU! So all your videos are very interesting, helpful, and relatable to me. I am hoping to start travel nursing sometime next year, not exactly sure when yet. As far as long term goals I have considered becoming an NP, but have also thought about the CRNA option as well. I'm curious, did you always know you wanted to advance your career past being an RN? Or was that a decision you made after nursing school/becoming an RN? Also, I love the idea of shadowing roles to get a feel for it. How did you go about being able to shadow an NP and CRNA? I would love to do that as I think it would would be really helpful in deciding which route to go. Thanks in advance and keep making videos, they're great! :)
Sorry just saw this!! I hope you're loving icu! I knew in nursing school I wanted to be a CRNA after shadowing anesthesia in clinical. The best way to shadow is ask someone at your hospital. I would get the chief CRNAs email and ask that way 😊
2-3 years depending on if you get a masters or doctorates. Soon they will all be doctorates and 3 years. Age varies a lot but I'd say average is in the 30s.
Rhianna Ferial I noticed that schools want you to shadow, is there documentation that is usually sent in with the application? Just curious.... I’m still in the nursing program but if I can find someone and chat with them before applying, that’d be great.
Could you help me? I'm so confused if i should become a CRNA or an anesthesiologist. Both paths are so tempting and realistically from what you've seen; Which is better? Thank you in advance!
I know they do practically the same thing but obviously doctors go to school wayyy more. I would say if u know u want to do anesthesiology for sure, do CRNA cuz to get to be a anesthesiologist u got to still go to 4 whole years of med school then 4 years specializing in anesthesiology. CRNA makes more than some primary physicians also I think it seems pretty sweet
New subbie here. When I saw your video a day for CRNA student I searched your channel and subscribe. Ive been an RN & BSN since 2004, worked in the OR and PACU for more than 7yrs. In my 4th yr of experience working in Kuwait and been pulled out as nurse anesthesia it awakens my dream to become CRNA. Now im working still in PACU here in United States for a year now and im really instrested and amazed with anesthesia. When I finished my contract working in Kuwait, i went back home in the Philippines to study masters and applied in US because Ive heard alot of opportunities for nurses here and maybe i could study again for CRNA path. Do you think which department like working in ED or ICU would benefit me if I want to pursue studying CRNA? Do you need to finish atleast 1 yr working in those departments before applying to study CRNA courses? Thanks for feedback
I’m an RN and had a dream of being a CRNA but life took me in a different direction. Not that it’s all about money but NP’s don’t make that much more money than a nurse. Why even spend the money for school?
How was the schooling? This video makes me nervous but I think a crna career would be a good option for me. I like having a plan, and I’m starting nursing school soon and would love to start shadowing. I know you have a lot of followers but if you can give me some insight on this I would love that!
Wait...I thought the training to become a CRNA is gruelling. Yet, my aunt had her kids (fraternal twins) while getting trained for Anesthesia. Yes she was actually pregnant while pursuing that training @Wake Forest U. How is that possible?????
What were your grades when applying? I have B's and C's in my general chemistrys...is this a huge factor after the fact you have an BSN and the required ICU experience?
Do you have a masters or doctorate? I heard that eventually students who possess a masters will eventually have to get a doctorate when they change the requirements in 2025ish. I don't know how true that is though.
I get asked this question a lot so I figured I would explain my reasoning for choosing to become a CRNA. Like I said, I enjoyed both roles and I could see myself happy as nurse practitioner as well. If (serious if) I ever go back to school it will be to get my NP too!
Rhianna Ferial ❤️
Can I become a CRNA after finished B.Sc in operation theater and anesthesia technology (Anesthesia Technician course) Plz.. reply me someone .
@@paulkavin_ To become a CRNA, you would have to be a nurse (from my understanding). You would have to go back to school in an ABSN program to get your RN. You would then have to work in an ICU for 1-2 years before you can apply to a CRNA school. Schools vary in how much experience you need. I am also researching this and this is what I have gotten from my research.
Can you do the program online fir crna or is it all in person ?
That’s great, high liability so you must have high priced insurance. Give you a lot of credit, the flexible hrs are great
I had that same moment when I was travel nursing, that gut-check moment when you seriously debate with yourself if you're willing to give up three years of your life for CRNA school. The realization that you could do NP mostly online for about 20% of the cost of CRNA school, less time commitment, and easier workload while continuing to travel nurse was very tempting. At the end of the day I came to the same realization as you, CRNA all the way, it's worth the sacrifice.
It was so hard to give up traveling but I don't regret it one bit!
Good decision! Oversaturation is a huge problem in most metropolitan.
So basically just getting through the rigorous schooling after that it won’t be so hard? Are you referring to the work the studying what is so hard? Like nursing school is a lot of busy work and can be challenging but once starter working as nurse it wasn’t as hard as people made it seem. Sometimes don’t even use what we learned throughout nursing school, learning by experiences.
wait a crna cant do travel nursing?
When I had my daughter via C-section, the only person I remember working on me was the anesthesiologist. He was this voice of calm and “everything is going great” above my head while a whole lot of craziness and mystery was happening on the other side of the sheet. So yes, some of us do remember you guys ☺️
Thank you so much for sharing that!! I have my OB rotation soon 💓
I definitely remember the CRNA when I had my son. I asked him to be my new best friend. Lol. He was amazing. When my epidural got pulled out 😬, he came up to try to fix it. My son was coming so fast he couldn’t, but he gave me some meds that helped. He was actually there when my son was born because he got stuck in the crowd. I was high risk had so many people there in case of resuscitation. (Sorry for my novel).
I had my epidural anesthesia during my C-section from a CRNA and when I said to him I was a nursing Student he told me that he was pride of being a nurse. He was awesome. He said I was his family until I was out of the a anesthesia. So he did everything possible for me! He inspired me to become a nurse one day!
Yes!! My CRNA during my c-section was my favorite provider during the process. He’s the one that noticed she had dimples 🥰
new grad RN just passed my NCLEX on tuesday and had a cardiac ICU position interview a month or so ago and got the job! I'm starting ICU end of July and on my way to following your CRNA steps! Thank you for all your videos and information. All the best!
Yay congratulations!!!! The best feeling 🥳 you did it!
congratz,!!! m trying to pass my HESI still, passed everything except anatomy. Both of you are inspiring me, I want to be CRNA too!
Hi! Just wondering, how’d you get a ICU position right after the program? From what I have researched so far, it’s difficult to get an ICU position if you have no prior experience as a nurse (that’s assuming you don’t have prior experience, but please correct me if I’m wrong) I’m also interested going into ICU and it’s my second semester as a student nurse. Thanks!
jirayamana my nurse professor said that now a days it’s easier to get into a specialty straight from graduation
Alvaro Sarria are you from Catalonia ?
I remember I had a miscarriage years ago and I had to go for a D&C. I remember I was waiting on a stretcher all ready to go under anesthesia and a very nice lady came up to me and introduced herself as an anesthesia nurse. I remember her telling me that everything was going to be ok and that they were going to take care of me. That was my first experience with CRNA. I am an LPN right now and I’ve got long ways to go but I am hoping to become a CRNA in the long run.
I'm so sorry that happened to you. I'm glad you had a compassionate provider that inspired you 💗 thank you for sharing your story. Good luck!!
I know you said that most people won't remember the CRNA, but I still remember the CRNA I had when my labor ended in a cesarean. She was absolutely amazing and helped me feel way more comfortable! Although most people probably won't remember you, there will be a few that you're able to impact and help make their experience more positive!
Thanks for sharing that ♡ I haven't done my OB rotation yet but I am so excited to!
I feel like both NP and CRNA are such great roles with lots of autonomy and flexibility, which makes it so hard to choose! Thank you for taking the time to share your reasons and I look forward to more of your videos in 2019!
I feel the same! They have so many similarities. Both are great so it's hard to pick one if you're not 100% sure.
I’ve been a CRNA for 25 year, never a doubt in mind about hat I wanted to do! Great choice!
I used to love the idea of CRNA but then I realized that am going to be limited to OR so I did my research and I found out that Acute Care NP can do so much more and can also work in a hospital ICU/ER or outside a hospital especially if you can do dual degrees such as Acute NP/FNP👍🏽
It's all about your preferences! Both can practice independently 😊
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Good luck!!
Loved the opioid free pain management point. I actually said the same thing in my CRNA essay
That's a great thing to write about! I love it too.
I liked watching a video where someone loved both roles. I see a lot where people knew they loved NP/CRNA from the start. I love biology and science and nursing as well and I think CRNA would be a good mix. Thanks for this video Rhianna!
I went back and forth but ultimately my love for science made me love anesthesia! Maybe one day I'll get my NP too just to learn even more. Maybe lol because I have a feeling I'll be over school after this 3 years 😂
so inspiring omg 😭 the thigs u said about try to prevent opiods, and interest in pain management is also the reason why this is my dream job . thank u so much for these videos !!
Thank you!!
I appreciate you as an anesthesia nurse without you the surgery can't start 😂❤ i also appreciate the AN for keeping me calm.
I love videos like these and hearing people’s reasoning! Just a suggestion for your next video could it be about what type of personality best fits the CRNA role? 😁
I like that idea! There are so many personalities in nursing (and anesthesia) but certain traits definitely stand out.
I always wanted to go to nursing school but some life issues came up and i was not able to pursue it. Now that I've cleared everything I decided to move to Germany to get my BA in Nursing, will work for a year or two and than start CRNA training ether in Zürich or Hamburg as in croatia ( where im originally)and we do not have a CRNA training here.
Im 21 and im ready to pursue this carrier.
I subscribed to your account because i believe your contant is very helpful and informational. Thank you so much for taking the time to make videos like this.
I was kinda scared at first but i binge watched your vids and youve helped me to try and make my dream come true!
Yessss loved the bit about opioid free pain management!! This is so important and we need providers to prioritize this! Thank you for a great video.
It's something I'm very interested in! Glad you are too!
So I know that this video is old and no one will probably ever see this but I am choosing between NP and CRNA myself and like you I have always leaned in my heart toward Anesthesia. this video was awesome because I share basically every single point with you and hearing that there are people who think the way i do in this profession is great. Also, i love how you live right near the hospital that is so incredibly practical and i love it.
I'm glad you agreed with my points and liked the video! Good luck choosing 😊
Hi Rhianna. What you said at the beginning is definitely like me. When I first shadowed CRNAs and Anesthesiologists in the OR I too was far more fascinated with what the anesthesia provider was doing than what the surgeon was doing, all though for a lot of people it’s the opposite I think. For me there is just something that I love about giving medications that affect every part of the human body in a matter of seconds. To me that fascinates me much more than simply cutting into the body of a person.
Same! Anesthesia is so fascinating!
Happy New Year Ferial. I am a nursing student at a community college in VA so... yayyy! Graduating in May of this year and currently working on my BSN applications and CRNA career goals. So finding your channel has been a blessing to me this year! Thank you for what you do!! I have had ups and downs in my classes and happened to watch a video by you on how you rose from your Aprox 3.0 GPA to staying at 4.0 through BSN and CRNA school. Would you please make a video about your study style that's done this for you. I know we can't all have the same study habits but I will greatly appreciate it. Thanks once again.
Happy new year! It's going to be a great one! You graduate so soon, that's very exciting. Thanks, I'm glad you like the videos. I'll definitely make another study one!
@@TheSchoellerFamily Thanks! 😊
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Love your content! I’m a nurse practitioner, and it’s really cool to hear about the CRNA role. Thanks for sharing 😁
That's awesome! 😁 I work with amazing NPs and have so much respect for the role!
Love this video! So many of these reasons resonate with me and I’m not even a nurse yet. You should definitely do videos on shadowing. Is that something you can do before nursing school, how to ask, what it’s like, etc.😊
Thanks for the suggestion, that's a great idea!
Thanks for this video! I feel like these will eventually be the fields I will decide between and it's interesting to hear why you chose the CRNA route. Also it is helpful to know that there is still a lot of hands-on patient care within the CRNA role because that would be very important to me.
You're welcome, I'm glad it helped 😊
I can tell by the way you are speaking that you are very passionate about your career choice and it's very inspiring and motivating! We definitely need more people like you in every career field, especially nursing. We need more people to come alive like this! Best wishes on your CRNA journey 😊 btw LOVE the candles! Calm vibes ☺️
Thank you, you're right I'm very passionate about it! I love my candles haha
I don’t know if you’ll ever see this comment because it’s an old video- but I wanted to tell you this story because you said you don’t think people remember the anesthesia team! When I was 16 I had major surgery. I was more afraid in that moment than ever before in my life. After being separated from my dad at the elevator to go into the OR, I felt so terrified and alone. I was especially scared of the anesthesia and didn’t know what to expect. I will NEVER forget how the anesthesiologist (I don’t think we have CRNA’s here in Canada) made me feel. He made me stop crying, feel reassured, and calm down before the surgery. I’ll always remember how he made me feel reassured in the most terrifying experience of my life! That is one of the reasons why I became a nurse. But- don’t think that your patients won’t remember you! ❤️
Wow that is an amazing story Lex! it made me tear up 😭 thanks for sharing. I will remember that forever ❤️
I actually work at a treatment center, I'm so glad there are people in the medical profession that believe in opioid free pain management
YES!
Enjoyed watching your video! I liked that you were very transparent and shared your experience in choosing the career. Looking forward to more of your videos!!
Thank you! It's a big decision so naturally I had to consider all the pros and cons.
I'm pretty positive I don't want to go the NP Route because I don't want to end up in primary care. I visit an NP office for my healthcare currently, and even though the care is great, I definitely am not inspired to run my own clinic one day. I know there is an RNFA cert and ACNP degree, but my own research shows that most NPs are wanted in rural primary care settings where I live, with most hospital positions being PRN.
Every time I go to the hospital for a family member, I feel the hospital is where I belong. Not sure yet whether I want to do CRNA school/PA school/Med school, but I have plenty of time to figure it out. Just excited to work in healthcare! Also still unsure of providing anesthesia or first assisting, as both sound great to me, but your talk of loving science resonates with me.
It is great that you know all of your options and are exploring everything! The right one for you will click. I hope you get to do some shadowing. That usually helps a lot when trying to decide.
Say girl! You are truth ✊🏽. U chose the harder right instead of the easier wrong for your soul. Mad respect! Stay hard!
Thanks girl!
The more likes and views you get, the more you can get paid ! TH-cam will pay you for it. Love the videos, keep them coming ! Thank you for taking the time to create them ☺️
You're welcome!! I love making them 😊
It helps when people like to let you know if they liked the content you’re making and to encourage you to keep making content like it! Lol. Liked btw
It does help and thank you very much 😊
Hello Rhianna, I just started watching your youtube channel and its amazing!!. You have no idea how inspired I am and I can't wait to watch more of your amazing videos. My dream is also to end up being CRNA but before that, I would definitely love to be a travel nurse.
Hi Victoria! Than you so much 💗
I’m loving ALL these reasons! 👍🏿
Thank you 🥰
Many people are unhappy with choosing the CRNA path because the only thing they want is high compensation... and that was my friend who is very stressed about his job luckily I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner so every weekend I am visiting his apartment to check his conditions. So to all nurses who wanna pursue a higher career or change another career please ask yourself a hundred times if you really want the profession you wanna be in in the future or not. Ask yourself a hundred times if you think you'll gonna be happy with that path. Ask yourself if you want that path because that's the profession you perfectly see yourself. I'm just frustrated because I lost a dearest friend despite being a Psychiatric Nurse. For half of that, I felt like a failure.
I am watching this video while driving from South Carolina to Florida for my CRNA interview😁 when that ambulance came screaming by, I just knew I was getting pulled over 😂🤣
Lol be careful!! Good luck in your interview!!
@@TheSchoellerFamily Thanks! It's actually kinda strange how similar our nursing journeys have been. We graduated the same year from tech school, I finished my bsn one year later and got my CCRN, then started traveling. Hopefully, I will continue to follow suit with CRNA school😎 Thanks again for the vids!
Another CRNA mentioned that the schedule is not very good since there are not that many CRNAs to cover the shifts which forces CRNAs to work crazy schedules.
This was a huge turned off since I have children and wouldn’t want that life style. I’m glad to know that ur schedule isn’t that crazy.
I can't speak for all patients 😅 but as a csection patient I remembered the anesthesia team. It wasn't a good experience because she was every dismissive of my feelings. I'm not sure if she was a CRNA or anesthesiologists, but I was very very scared and she seemed almost annoyed. I actually wish I would have had more conversation with her and the rest of the team. At the end of the day, I am grateful for her work. ❤️
Oh no, sorry you had a bad experience!
I really enjoyed this video. Thank u for taking the time and putting in the effort to really inform us and the differences between the two. I really cant decided which pathway I wanna go but I really like the idea of shadowing so I can get a feel of what I might be doing. Your such an inspiration.
Hi Monique! I definitely recommend shadowing and if you still feel unsure, shadow again. It's a big decision. One of the things I love the most about nursing is all the different options ♡
I will thank u😊
Hi there! Just want to add to something you mentioned. I'm a PACU nurse and work closely with CRNA's at a level one trauma center. Anyone that works in or around surgery may have a call schedule that should be considered. I can get off at 3pm but could get called back in if I'm needed. I think in any surgical setting a work-life balance can be challenging. Just another thought to consider.
Great point! I have call every other week right now. Unless you work only outpatient this will be important to consider. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for your input. I've been really conflicted about this and it really helps to hear that kind of perspective!
Your channel is doing so well! Keep up the good work.
Thanks!
I am in the early infancy of my career in the medical field. I haven't even started Nursing school yet, but I KNOW I ultimately want to go further than Nursing. I have considered both NP and CRNA, however, I suffer from migraines quite frequently. Although they are managed for the most part with medication, I do still suffer from them and that is a concern I have with any job that might have me working in a position where people's lives are on the line and in danger if I were to get a migraine with the aura. Unfortunately this limits what I can and cannot do as far as careers, because despite being managed for the most part, it does cause me extreme anxiety knowing that I could potentially be in a life or death position even in regular nursing, let alone as a CRNA or Critical Care NP. What are your thoughts on this? Is there typically a second CRNA or someone near by to assist if the leading CRNA becomes incapacitated during a procedure?
Absolutely loved the video!
Thank you!
Thank you so much for making these videos! Super helpful and I never miss one 👍🏼
Thanks Ali! ♡🤗
Thanks Rhianna! I'm exploring different advanced degrees for nursing, and CRNA was recommended to me. I'm currently an ED nurse in a level 1 trauma center, but I'm looking at other opportunities to advance my nursing career and maybe cross over to the ICU side. I'm very interested in critical care and hemodynamic management. CRNA sounds amazing!
Hi! That's awesome, you'll do great in ICU with that experience. I love the ED, I used to float down as a traveler. If you're interested in that stuff I bet you'd love CRNA!
whenever school gets difficult & my motivation runs low I’m gonna watch this video as a reminder 😂🤝
I know some CRNA programs require pre-reqs other than BSN, like biochemistry or anything like that, did you have to take any after your BSN?
I didn't take any extra pre-reqs but I would have if I didn't get in this round.
Thank you so much for comparing both roles, very informational to those of us who need extra reassurance and seem to be doubtful. I relate to you a lot, I seem to have doubts here and there but I am going to do more shadowing to confirm my interest.
This was great, and it all makes great sense. I loved your perspective on the salary aspect, which is a great way to determine for yourself, if anesthesia is something you really want to do. Would you still put yourself through such rigorous training if at the end, you still made the same amount of money as an NP? If the answer is yes, then you know you're heart is in the right place.
This video also sounds like a great insight on how to respond to potential interview questions for a CRNA program. I would love to see you do a video on your interview process and how you prepared and answered. 👍👍👍
Thanks, I believe money is a motivator and that's fine but it shouldn't be the only one. I didn't even think about interviews when I filmed it but great point!
Very helpful insight, I will for sure shadow both fields to see what I’m interested in. I really like critical care too, I already think I’ll CRNA a lot more but you never know
It's good to try everything 😊
Yay! I just watched your first video yesterday. I think your vlog channel is inspiring. :)
Thank you, so happy you like it! 😊
I love your videos! I am just starting my prerequisites for my nursing program but I am very interested in being a CRNA. I am starting a little late, I just turned 27 so I will be 31 when I get my BSN. I understand that I need a couple years of ICU experience for most programs. Do you think I would be too old at that point? How old are you and are you one of the younger ones in the CRNA program you are in?
Not at all. There are people in their 30s in my class! I'm in the middle being 28, the youngest one was 25 I think when we started.
Honestly don’t even worry about it Katie
I’m 25 and won’t be in nursing school until next spring so I won’t be done with nursing school until I’m about 27 for my AS 29-30 for BSN. Not everyone hoped into college right away. We still have a lot of time to practice good luck!
I’m in the same spot as you. I’m 29 now so I’ll get my ASN at 31 and then continue to my BSN. I’m super intrigued by the role as a CRNA as well.
I’m preaching to myself here but don’t worry about it Katie. I’m 28 and will be 30 when I get my ADN. 31-32ish when I get my BSN. And I’m still contemplating going for my CRNA. Lord knows how old I’ll be then. Just keep swimming 🏊♀️😊
I’ll be next in line to add that I just turned 28 and will just now begin my BSN journey. I’ll be 31/32 when I’m done. The trick is just to start. Everything else will fall into place. 💕
Thank you for this! You're videos as a prospective adn student has been so helpful! (who for sure is looking to pursue higher nursing education)
You're welcome!
My pharmacology professer specializes in pain medicine and she also did a research study on pain in unconscious patients. It’s so interesting to me how pain medication works and all the different ones that are available. I just wanted to point that out since you mentioned being interested in non-opioid pain medications.
That is so interesting! There are so many options!
I really needed to see this video today! Thank you!
You're welcome ♡
I am interested in anesthesia and will graduate with my BSN in May 2020. Is it difficult to also work while attending the CRNA program ? I have heard that they are 4-5 days a week so I didn’t know. This is my first time watching one of your videos I love the organization & passion 🙌💕
We graduate at the same time! Yes it is difficult so I only work a few times a month.
That makes sense ! Thanks for the info !
I am a high school student and don't know exactly what career would fit for me. I have taken a lot of science and math my 4 years in high school and loved them. They were challenging but interesting that made me want to keep learning. So since nurses and doctors use a lot of math and science, that is what I'm thinking about, but don't know exactly which nurse or doctor to become.
I don't want to be a medical doctor because I don't want to feel that stressed in medical school. So want to be a nurse.
During school, did you do surgery and anesthesia? If so, what year in school? Did you do any other type of nursing things that other nurses do while in school? Like Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Midwife, Nurse Surgeon, etc.?
I think you should shadow all the roles you're interested in to get a better idea 😊
missed you all winter break...and watching your advertisements too...lol. Nice video.
Thanks, missed you! I've been updating my IG story a lot @rhiannaferial and uploading on Sunday still 🤗
Do you (or any other CRNA) think getting the DNP is worth it? I read that by 2025 all CRNA's would need DNP's. Would it improve patient outcomes in your field? Most APRN's I know say its a waste of time and money
Im still in Highschool and im really determined to push and become a CRNA currently enrolled in medical terminology ,and im just curious do you have any specific information you could tell me to pay attention for or just give me heads up. Your videos are amazing though i really enjoy watching them.
Pay attention to your sciences! Biology, chemistry, physics and anatomy & physiology if your school offers it!
Your graduating the same time I graduate nursing school!!!:)
Yay! Not too far away!
Are you able to explain what makes being a CRNA difficult or stressful? Thank you
You are responsible for someone's life.
Rhianna Ferial yes. I know. But is it the medications, the dosages, the machine, all the tasks, etc.
@@arianagarcia9902 Anesthesia is essentially controlled death. If you make ONE wrong move with the dosage or timing, you could end up killing the patient. The hours are also incredibly long for CRNAs.
Thanks for this awesome video on CRNA. I’m a new nurse, just graduated in December 2018. I started my new job in medical ICU in March. I’ve always wanted to become a CRNA but after gaining information about, I found out that I’m not allowed to work when in CRNA school. That got me back up a little bit because I’m a single mom and I have to work. I guess my question is did you have the option to work or don’t work during in CRNA school? Thanks in advance for your time.
My program allows us to work but many don't. You have very limited time to work because of clinicals so it's very part time.
Rhianna Ferial thank you ❤️
So how much experience is required to get your BSN or go get your master's for CRNA? In my understanding, it's different depending on what school you get in to
Minimum of 1 year icu
Awesome video.
I am going back to school for my RN.
Upon graduating, what ICU environment / level would make me most marketable for CRNA school admissions?
I also love the idea of shift work and majority of your other reasonings 😊 I can see myself as an NP, but I feel like I would not like it near as much as CRNA. I also love hands on. I cannot stand desk or paperwork, and listening to *some* long winded patients would be agonizing to me. Lol
Hi! Typically SICU or Cardiac ICU are great pre-crna school experience.
Thx for the video!! A tiny question from a baby RN planning for her future: is it easier to find a job as CRNA compare with NP? Thx!
I'm sure your doing cases right now, morning. But I think this may help my daughter. She wanted to be Anesthiology & she is determined.
Quick Question roughly how much does a CRNA make as a new grad ?
It depends on the area but I've seen jobs listed from 140k all the way to 270k 😱
Listen my mom is a nurse and I have shadowed a few CRNA. They all say yes it IS repetitive but it has to be because this forces you to practice your craft and find a way to make anesthesia your own ! The repetitiveness is sort of warranted because you have to be good at being a CRNA
I agree! Every patient is unique so you have to tailor your approach. I think of it as unpredictable repetition haha
You mentioned it’s less paperwork, what paper work Do you fo in crna if any?
Hello! I just found your channel tonight and I love all of your videos! I am a 3 year RN now, I worked on a cardiac step-down (med-tele) unit for about 2.5 years and recently made the jump to CVICU! So all your videos are very interesting, helpful, and relatable to me. I am hoping to start travel nursing sometime next year, not exactly sure when yet. As far as long term goals I have considered becoming an NP, but have also thought about the CRNA option as well. I'm curious, did you always know you wanted to advance your career past being an RN? Or was that a decision you made after nursing school/becoming an RN? Also, I love the idea of shadowing roles to get a feel for it. How did you go about being able to shadow an NP and CRNA? I would love to do that as I think it would would be really helpful in deciding which route to go.
Thanks in advance and keep making videos, they're great! :)
Sorry just saw this!! I hope you're loving icu! I knew in nursing school I wanted to be a CRNA after shadowing anesthesia in clinical. The best way to shadow is ask someone at your hospital. I would get the chief CRNAs email and ask that way 😊
is there time to have a dog as a CRNA student?
It depends on if you travel for clinical sites and what help you would have with dog walking/sitting.
Can crna write rx? My bf wants to do crna and I Np...wish us luck!!!
Yes in certain situations
How long is CRNA school? And what age are most people when they finally become a CRNA?
2-3 years depending on if you get a masters or doctorates. Soon they will all be doctorates and 3 years. Age varies a lot but I'd say average is in the 30s.
Rhianna Ferial hey I’m a high schooler could u contact me and help me choose what type of nurse I want to be
Very helpful video.. i even more fell in love to the idea of pursuing CRNA someday... maybe 3 yrs or more from now... once Im fully prepared 😀
Preparing is a great way to be successful. Good luck!
What if one is a “B” student in the regular nursing program? An occasional A but pretty much straight B...?
This video is helpful...thank you!
How did you get the opportunity to shadow a CRNA or NP?
I emailed around asking people for the opportunity. I was already a nurse at the hospital.
Rhianna Ferial I noticed that schools want you to shadow, is there documentation that is usually sent in with the application? Just curious.... I’m still in the nursing program but if I can find someone and chat with them before applying, that’d be great.
6:46 you got me there queen
what are hospitals view on their workers having tattoos
I haven't seen them be an issue other than in nursing school. Most hospitals don't care but nursing schools do and usually make you cover them.
Could you help me? I'm so confused if i should become a CRNA or an anesthesiologist. Both paths are so tempting and realistically from what you've seen; Which is better? Thank you in advance!
I know they do practically the same thing but obviously doctors go to school wayyy more. I would say if u know u want to do anesthesiology for sure, do CRNA cuz to get to be a anesthesiologist u got to still go to 4 whole years of med school then 4 years specializing in anesthesiology. CRNA makes more than some primary physicians also I think it seems pretty sweet
Hey. I have completed nursing from India and I'm studying dsw in canada how can I choose crna ?
Hi I loved your video my question was that after you get a Bsn degree in uni after that how long does it take to become a crna
About 5 years after your bsn. 2 years of icu then 3 of crna school.
New subbie here. When I saw your video a day for CRNA student I searched your channel and subscribe. Ive been an RN & BSN since 2004, worked in the OR and PACU for more than 7yrs. In my 4th yr of experience working in Kuwait and been pulled out as nurse anesthesia it awakens my dream to become CRNA. Now im working still in PACU here in United States for a year now and im really instrested and amazed with anesthesia. When I finished my contract working in Kuwait, i went back home in the Philippines to study masters and applied in US because Ive heard alot of opportunities for nurses here and maybe i could study again for CRNA path. Do you think which department like working in ED or ICU would benefit me if I want to pursue studying CRNA? Do you need to finish atleast 1 yr working in those departments before applying to study CRNA courses? Thanks for feedback
Hi! Wow that is awesome experience. Definitely ICU for CRNA school.
I lover her so much. From Mexico 🥰
👋 hey! How about Nursing Education???? We need more nurse educators!!!!
Tough job for such little pay.
I’m an RN and had a dream of being a CRNA but life took me in a different direction. Not that it’s all about money but NP’s don’t make that much more money than a nurse. Why even spend the money for school?
Just described why I love anesthesia and did not even know it
It's the best 💗
Do you do a ton less paperwork now than you did as an ICU RN?
I feel like it's less but it's also different paperwork/charting. It's more focused.
Thank you for putting out such amazing content!!
Aw thank you! You're welcome!
How many hours a week do you think goes towards crna school? I have a family and trying to weigh it out. Thank you :)
30-60 depending on the week.
How do you survive those three years if you're not allowed to work?
Loans?
Most people survive off loans and savings.
What years did you travel nurse and in what specialty for ICU?
how do you deal with the liability that comes with being a CRNA?
By being the best provider I can be! That means educating myself constantly and treating everyone as I would my own family member.
How was the schooling? This video makes me nervous but I think a crna career would be a good option for me. I like having a plan, and I’m starting nursing school soon and would love to start shadowing. I know you have a lot of followers but if you can give me some insight on this I would love that!
I'm still in school and it's hard. I've made some videos about it and what the hardest things are 😊
Wait...I thought the training to become a CRNA is gruelling. Yet, my aunt had her kids (fraternal twins) while getting trained for Anesthesia. Yes she was actually pregnant while pursuing that training @Wake Forest U. How is that possible?????
You're aunt is awesome! Good for her! It is hard but not impossible. Pregnancy is not a disability....
Love your videos!
Thanks ♡
What should you get your master's degree in before you apply to CRNA school? Love your videos
You don't need a masters to apply to CRNA school. You just need your bachelors.
@@TheSchoellerFamily For real? Did you get your Masters or just kept the bachelors?
@@jesusdiedforoursins I'm getting my doctorates
What were your grades when applying? I have B's and C's in my general chemistrys...is this a huge factor after the fact you have an BSN and the required ICU experience?
I talked about all of my grades in this video th-cam.com/video/QWdkIB8j9OI/w-d-xo.html
Do you have a masters or doctorate? I heard that eventually students who possess a masters will eventually have to get a doctorate when they change the requirements in 2025ish. I don't know how true that is though.
I graduate my doctorate on May 2nd! Yes that is true but goes into effect 2022. I made a whole video about it 😊
omg really??😣