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I see a lot of people interested in becoming a CRNA, if so read through this list (http://www.certifiedregisterednurseanesthetist.com/how-to-become-a-...) of steps on becoming a CRNA. It takes a lot of hard work to become one and shouldn't be taken lightly.

I am currently a theatre nurse in Zimbabwe and would like to train as a certified registered nurse anesthetist.Prefferalbly if you can offer me a scholarship.My name is Prisca Masiiwa .

Listen Kids. I've was a critical care nurse for 10 years prior to going to CRNA school. I've been out for almost 2 years. If you want to go to CRNA school...you need to be serious about it. It's not just a 'fantasy" job or an easy degree to get and it keeps getting harder every year. I made straight A's my entire life...including college. I had a minor in Biology. It was one of the only reasons I was a good candidate for CRNA school. The chemistry that you take for nursing is "dummy" chemistry. So don't think that it's completion will be your friend for getting into CRNA school. You need your 4 year degree in Nursing and atleast 2 years critical care experience if you want to know what the hell you are doing before getting in. You also need to brush up on your gen chem and organic chem as related to physiology. And you need to have a DAMN good grasp of pharmacology. CRNA schools are typically 2.5 years once you get accepted. And it is hell every step of the way. I'm not going to sugarcoat it.

So...If you want to be a CRNA...you MUST be committed. It's hard and It's expensive. Get your nursing experience early because if you don't you hurt yourself immensely.

Mary,
There are several resources that can list the CRNA programs closest to you: http://www.crnadirect.com/CRNA_schools/ -or-
www.aana.com

To me it looks like you have great experience, but from what I understand most CRNA programs want critical care experience. Neonate-ICU, ICU, Neuro-ICU, Cardio-ICU, etc. You should just contact the program closest to you and check their requirements. Good Luck!

Hi! im a registered nurse here in the Philippines. I am presently working as an ICU nurse here. can anyone help me land a nursing job in the USA?

I've got a high school diploma and some college under my belt...I'm just trying to find the best way to become a CRNA. I have been in love with nursing for a while now... I really would love to do some hospital assisting job while I get my pre reqs..but I have not certification. :(
Any ideas job ideas medically related that I can do... I have lots of real world experience...my son who is fine was born with ESRD...so Im very familiar with hospital settings and protocol. I'll be getting married in May and starting school full time then for nursing...just wanted to get my foot in the door in meantime.

im interested in nursing career but i dont know how to get start and i need more inforemations on how to start because . if someone could please give me some info i would greatly appreciate it

It is true that NP's are almost doctors, but a CRNA is almost an anesthesiologist, which is the highest paid doctor.