CNM to CRNA...

Greetings all,

This is my first time posting, and for those of you who subcribe here and have answered my personal queries, my greatest thanks.

Along with many, I too am interested in becoming a CRNA. My background, however, appears significantly different from the majority considering pursuing this goal. As such, any thoughts you may have are greatly appreciated.

Currently, I am a certified nurse midwife, having graduated in 1990 with an MSN from Yale University. I practiced full-scope nurse midwifery for ~ 6 years prior to beginning a research career. I find myself with a desire to return to clinical care, but to a profession which might reward hard work and skill. I am researching post-master's certificate programs in anesthesia, but was looking for an insider's view before I launch full force into this. Have you known others who have moved from one area of advanced practice nursing into anesthesia? Any thoughts on post-master's programs? I live in the DC/Baltimore area and am hoping not to move to attend school.

As I've been on the admin/research end for about 5 years, my clinical skills clearly need updating. Any thoughts on how I might gather that all important adult critical care experience?

This board has been a wealth of information, and thought it would continue to be so ;-)

I do indeed thank you for your time and your thoughts.

babycatcher