4.5 years of nursing experience 3.5 of which in ICU. 9 total years in healthcare

Obtain Certifications CCRN, TCRN

Acquire a variety of experience

Beginning to financial prepare with spouse and agree that this is something we both want for our lives and became partners in the pursuit of becoming a CRNA

Have a comfortable emergency fund in preparation for going to a single income stream

Emotional prepare and have realistic expectations for life during school

Continue to pursue shadow opportunities

Read up on school and see which feels like the right fit for me

Complete applications

Receive feedback and adjust resume/applications accordingly to increase chances the following cycle

I think this is the easiest part of the before school process

Make sure resume is the most up to date and provide several copies to interviewers

Prepare for interviews by reflecting on the start of the journey until that point

Stay up to date on current practices

Save as much money as possible and relive myself of as much monthly debt as possible. To make living on a single income easier

Spend quality time with my friends and family and help them to understand that my involvement in life will decrease during the program

Diligently attend class, take notes, hold study sessions, and have a good modality for studying at home

Ensure adequate connectivity with classmates to be able to study online

When school allows it spend time with my wife to continue to foster healthy relationship

I think the time and content of the program will be the most difficult part.

Graduate and enjoy the accomplishment with friends and family

Utilize resources and collogues to study for the NCE

Refine CV/resume for employment

Reach out to any contact I have gathered along the way

Prepare for interview and hopefully get a job