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Parents

Siblings

Significant other

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What do I think will be the easiest/hardest part of CRNA school?

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What do I think will be the easiest/hardest part of CRNA school?

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Hardest:

Many hours of lecture, lab, clinical, and studying will make it harder to see my family and significant other.

Easiest:

Having a strong emotional support system with my stakeholders.

Meeting and being with other SRNAs who understand what I am going through.

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ACLS

PALS

Neonatal CCRN

More shadowing in various anesthesia settings

Pass DNP800

Start financially planning and saving for CRNA school

Start reading/learning about how to study/learn effectively

Continue working in high-acuity NICU

Continue being a part of Neonatal Safety Committee

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Obtain references

Write personal statement

Create resumé/CV

Apply to my top 3 CRNA schools before deadlines

1. Saint Mary's (September 15th 2024)

2. MSA (July 31st 2024)

3. The School of Anesthesia La Crosse (August 1st 2024)

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Prepare for interviews:

Research common interview questions and practice how I would answer those questions

Refresh on pathophysiology/ pharmacology for critical thinking questions

Practice interview skills by doing practice interviews

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Interviews and acceptance decisions:

Accept if offered a spot in a program

If not accepted, reapply next year and possibly cross-train to pediatric CVICU

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Prepare for starting CRNA school:

Housing

Loans/Scholarships

Increase the amount of money going into savings

Supplies/laptop

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Attend CRNA school:

Saint Mary's (Fall 2025- Summer 2028)

MSA (Summer 2025- Spring 2028)

La Crosse SOA (Summer 2025- Spring 2028)

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Graduate CRNA School

Study for NCE

Start looking for CRNA positions

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Take and pass NCE exam

Take within 60 days of graduation

Approximately $1,000 per attempt

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Accept a CRNA position

Pediatrics, rural health, or whatever I discover my passion is while in CRNA school.

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Pay back student loans

Possibly pursue becoming an educator after years of practice