WHY I CHOSE NURSE PRACTITIONER AND NOT CRNA | Fromcnatonp

Are you currently a nurse and you are not sure what APRN degree to choose from? Well you are not alone!
In today's video I am sharing my thoughts on the CRNA role vs the Nurse Practitioner role and why I chose NP over the high salary of being a CRNA. I am a former ICU nurse and many have the notion that if you work ICU you automatically want to attend CRNA school. Not the case! I am talking all about both of these roles.
Also this video will be a two part series, I have a friend who is a CRNA so if you have any questions about the CRNA please leave them in comments so that we will include them in the next video. Thanks for watching!
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  • @justirandall4285
    @justirandall42853 жыл бұрын

    My bank account is crying out, "be a CRNA!", my heart is saying, "be an NP"

  • @KrishParmar-uy9on

    @KrishParmar-uy9on

    8 күн бұрын

    Haha..Same Issue😂🤦..

  • @metalhead4404
    @metalhead44042 жыл бұрын

    Don't pick your career based on money. While being a CRNA looks very attractive in regards to salary, studies have shown that money can only buy satisfaction and that begins around $75k/year. Money won't buy someone happiness. Also, if you're grinding as an NP you can make comparable money. Do some shadowing of both. This is the greatest advice someone can give you. I shadowed CRNAs and didn't like the workflow. NP was the right choice for me, so that is what I did. Do what is best for you and your happiness. Go put in the hours shadowing and you'll know what to do.

  • @user-tb3lj3lg9s

    @user-tb3lj3lg9s

    2 жыл бұрын

    do people usually shadow when they’re already a nurse? i know a CRNA and i’ve been wanting to ask if I could shadow them but i’m not sure when the best time is to ask. i’m still doing my prereqs for nursing school, should i wait till i’m about to graduate with my BSN to ask?

  • @ijeleo92
    @ijeleo922 жыл бұрын

    I love putting IV’s in and I love sedated patients. I was always on the fence about going to NP school because I didn’t think I’d like seeing pts everyday. This might sound cold but I don’t want small talk, hand holding all day with patients. I want to be technical and do mechanical skills. I like to comfort my pts and do the best job I can for them but If I could do all the skills stuff all day I’d be happy 😃

  • @fromcnatonp

    @fromcnatonp

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nope does not sound cold at all. I totally understand I am a former ICU nurse who had pt sedated 90% of the time. Best of luck to you

  • @udookoro6870
    @udookoro68703 жыл бұрын

    As I'm currently procrastinating studying for my nursing school final, I just stumbled across your channel. Now I cannot stop watching your videos. I'm very glad I found your channel because it nice hearing from someone who sounds real and not just posting to post. As in, it is very evident that you make videos with the intent to inform students/future students and not just become a youtube nurse. I really enjoy your videos and look forward to more. (after finals lol)

  • @fromcnatonp

    @fromcnatonp

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much my dear! Nope no KZread nurse over here, just trying to share the truth and my experiences. All the best to you on your nursing journey

  • @jazzyj2243
    @jazzyj22433 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your experiences. One thing you can do as an FNP is a 1 year fellowship as ENP, and get certified so you can work in the ER, that might be a way to combine both FNP and ICU training without doing a whole post masters certificate course.

  • @pedrovelez7357

    @pedrovelez7357

    Жыл бұрын

    yuppppp, exactly what I will be doing :)

  • @rmartin397
    @rmartin3974 жыл бұрын

    Great content. Loving your channel and looking forward to part 2.

  • @fromcnatonp

    @fromcnatonp

    4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, thank you!

  • @MelloneeKecia
    @MelloneeKecia3 жыл бұрын

    Great videos as always 👍🏾👏🏾🤗 and very helpful

  • @mmehrinfar
    @mmehrinfar3 жыл бұрын

    I’m from the future, ten months from now you drastically change your mind, that is all

  • @uceeyo5294
    @uceeyo52944 жыл бұрын

    Very informative... i can't wait to watch the 2nd part. Thanks

  • @fromcnatonp

    @fromcnatonp

    4 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching

  • @fromcnatonp
    @fromcnatonp4 жыл бұрын

    Hey 👋🏾 guys! Thanks for watching please let me know in the comments what you choose NP or CRNA? And also if you are on the fence and have questions on the CRNA role I will be doing a follow up video with a CRNA? Thanks for watching

  • @libbytibby
    @libbytibby3 жыл бұрын

    I admire you so much. So intelligent and goal focused.

  • @fromcnatonp

    @fromcnatonp

    3 жыл бұрын

    AWWW! Thanks so much for that

  • @angienene
    @angienene4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing this Laurie. I personally was on the fence between FNP, CRNA and PMHNP. The keyword you said here was that you found out that crna was just not a good fit for you after doing your research. I ended up choosing FNP after almost 2years of indecisiveness and thorough research.

  • @fromcnatonp

    @fromcnatonp

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing! I was in between ACNP, FNP and CRNA but on advise of many I chose FNP. I love being an NP just need to work in another area.

  • @ajmelodic
    @ajmelodic3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome information!

  • @fromcnatonp

    @fromcnatonp

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you think so! Thanks for watching

  • @lexasyokwia
    @lexasyokwia3 жыл бұрын

    Subscribed siz!! Miss you

  • @fromcnatonp

    @fromcnatonp

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey Charity! hope all is well, thanks so much for subscribing

  • @ladygadventures4144
    @ladygadventures41443 жыл бұрын

    i'am still on my rn school and im already planning for this ehehhehehe thanks for your video, new sub :)

  • @fromcnatonp

    @fromcnatonp

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching and good luck on your RN journey

  • @ladygadventures4144

    @ladygadventures4144

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@fromcnatonp thank you so much. 😍📚📖

  • @meganb8508
    @meganb85082 жыл бұрын

    You rock!

  • @amberkait1
    @amberkait13 жыл бұрын

    Really interesting video! Its kind of shocking how different the entry requirements for NP school are in the US compared to Australia. Here you need minimum postgraduate cert or diploma, 2 years in your specialty field, and another 2 years at an advanced clinical level in the same specialty to even apply.

  • @fromcnatonp

    @fromcnatonp

    3 жыл бұрын

    Interesting! I guess every country has different requirements. Are you currently a NP in Australia?

  • @scgraves98
    @scgraves987 ай бұрын

    I’m torn between acute care NP and FNP mainly because I LOVE acute care but I also love peds

  • @DabidRobinson
    @DabidRobinson4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing

  • @fromcnatonp

    @fromcnatonp

    4 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure!

  • @khannamialos6727
    @khannamialos67273 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for inspiring and enlightening me. I knew that I'll never be gonna happy if I choose CRNA over NP just because of compensation. And it would be a huge burden for me If I take the CRNA program knowing that being a Healthcare Lawyer is already a tough job.

  • @fromcnatonp

    @fromcnatonp

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are welcome. Are you a health care lawyer?

  • @Maryam1.

    @Maryam1.

    3 жыл бұрын

    are you a lawyer already?

  • @samihdaifallah3590
    @samihdaifallah35902 жыл бұрын

    I hold a bachelor degree in Chinese language with a 2.8 GpA do think I can find a school or do I have to have a nursing school

  • @vivek6764
    @vivek6764 Жыл бұрын

    You stated that it is not a good idea to try for the advanced track for NP. Can I request more information as to why?

  • @nyreshadchae9510
    @nyreshadchae95104 жыл бұрын

    Lori , quick request . can you make a detailed video about how much time you spend away from home as an FNP . how it was pre covid compared to now. how much family and personal time do you really have ? please please please

  • @fromcnatonp

    @fromcnatonp

    4 жыл бұрын

    That is a great topic I will get my thoughts together and do that, Thanks for watching!

  • @nyreshadchae9510

    @nyreshadchae9510

    4 жыл бұрын

    Fromcnatonp thank you so much 🙏🏾

  • @jadecalay3949

    @jadecalay3949

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have many people tell me that being an NP is a quick way to a failed marriage and no free time.

  • @alignedwithchrist
    @alignedwithchrist3 жыл бұрын

    I agree...being an NP I believe there should be some form of work experience required prior to applying for NP school.

  • @fromcnatonp

    @fromcnatonp

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching! I totally agree

  • @adegbolaoluwawamiri3027
    @adegbolaoluwawamiri30273 жыл бұрын

    You inspire me🥰

  • @fromcnatonp

    @fromcnatonp

    3 жыл бұрын

    Aww! Thanks so much

  • @rashidalewis7008
    @rashidalewis70083 жыл бұрын

    Hi Lori! couple questions for crna . How do you choose the right school? What are some of the legalities and accountabilities in regards to practicing as a crna and is it different that being an np? is it’s better to practice independently as a crna or take the team approach as some hospitals offer ? Last question , am I able to do prerequisites before crna school?

  • @fromcnatonp

    @fromcnatonp

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching but this video is super old and I did upload the video with the CRNA check it out some of your questions are answered in the video

  • @beautybylia268
    @beautybylia2684 жыл бұрын

    Is crna school hard ? Is the pay competitive (high) , also does the science classes you take undergrad grade matter for crna ( getting accepted)

  • @fromcnatonp

    @fromcnatonp

    4 жыл бұрын

    Will add all these to the list!

  • @simplyygabi
    @simplyygabi3 жыл бұрын

    So if I became an FNP, I can do acute care? I want to work in the hospital setting.

  • @fromcnatonp

    @fromcnatonp

    3 жыл бұрын

    No you need acute care certification to be an acute care NP. There are some areas in the hospital that does hire FNP like the trauma service but if you want to work in the hospital you need to go to school for AGACNP. I explain more in this video. kzread.info/dash/bejne/op-j18dqmMrUfNo.html

  • @muskaantahirkheli6633
    @muskaantahirkheli66333 жыл бұрын

    I'm from north carolina and every NP program here requires 1 year of nursing experience before you apply! just like CRNA

  • @fromcnatonp

    @fromcnatonp

    3 жыл бұрын

    Good to know! thanks for sharing

  • @huzairrashid7716
    @huzairrashid77162 жыл бұрын

    can you be a dnp and still work as a pediatrician nurse practioner

  • @fromcnatonp

    @fromcnatonp

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes! DNP only means you are Doctorate prepared as a NP and your specialty would be peds.. Best of luck

  • @LivingOnPurpose1
    @LivingOnPurpose14 жыл бұрын

    Laurie-Ann hi 👋🏾 Question for you; what are your thoughts on 🇯🇲 healthcare industry/system?

  • @fromcnatonp

    @fromcnatonp

    4 жыл бұрын

    Well, I have many however, I do not want to be bias bc most of my knowledge comes from hear say. I have never worked in the health care system in Jamaica, however my mom was a nurse in Jamaica and lets just say when we do visit she has a lot to say about what is happening especially in our home town of Portland. Are you living in Jamaica or US? and what are your thoughts?

  • @beautybylia268
    @beautybylia2684 жыл бұрын

    Im in nursing school. Im wanting to become a crna

  • @fromcnatonp

    @fromcnatonp

    4 жыл бұрын

    Good luck moving forward!

  • @lalmayalama314
    @lalmayalama3143 жыл бұрын

    Im at 2nd years of my Bsn degree, how to be CRNA.?? Can i join CRNA after , completing bsn degree??

  • @fromcnatonp

    @fromcnatonp

    3 жыл бұрын

    You need to be a BSN prepared RN then apply for CRNA program I spoke more about it in this video with a CRNA: kzread.info/dash/bejne/iYuitY-JZcXPec4.html

  • @lalmayalama314

    @lalmayalama314

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😊💓💓

  • @user-qw5pt3tn4p
    @user-qw5pt3tn4p2 ай бұрын

    No comparison. CRNA is trained and more knowledgeable than NP And the Crna is trained by doctors. Icu nurse becomes NP and can’t read an EKG. NOT ALL BUT MOST.

  • @jadynpryor5374
    @jadynpryor53743 жыл бұрын

    Could I go on both routes? I’m currently a student

  • @fromcnatonp

    @fromcnatonp

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes! but you have to choose one program finish then the other. One of my professor in NP school was also a CRNA but she when to CRNA school first then she went and got her Acute Care NP degree

  • @dineshradhika4201
    @dineshradhika42013 жыл бұрын

    Hi mam im final year of my bsc degree.which is best?crna? or np?

  • @fromcnatonp

    @fromcnatonp

    3 жыл бұрын

    All depends on what you want to do check out this video for more explanation of the CRNA role vs the NP role kzread.info/dash/bejne/iYuitY-JZcXPec4.html Best of luck

  • @dineshradhika4201

    @dineshradhika4201

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@fromcnatonp thanks your valuable reply mam..❣️

  • @lisasmith4192
    @lisasmith41924 жыл бұрын

    I prefer NOT working inside a deep-freezer!! Lol true story tho

  • @fromcnatonp

    @fromcnatonp

    4 жыл бұрын

    😩! Thats so true

  • @staciep2638
    @staciep26382 жыл бұрын

    Nurse practitioner has waaaay more work!

  • @bryannagarcia8881

    @bryannagarcia8881

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s how I feel! Like I like the repetition of CRNA , NP is like a MD (diagnose,prescribe etc)

  • @doctor_feel_good_rx7467
    @doctor_feel_good_rx7467 Жыл бұрын

    you, likely selected an N.P. over C.R.N.A because the N.P. is an exceptionally easy credential for those that don't make the cut for CR.N.A.