CRNAs in Colorado

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I'm planning on relocating to Colorado. Does anyone know if it's a CRNA friendly state,and what the market looks like for CRNAs? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Trauma Columnist

traumaRUs, MSN, APRN

88 Articles; 21,249 Posts

Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Moved to the CRNA forum

Pgcrna222

16 Posts

Forum?

Trauma Columnist

traumaRUs, MSN, APRN

88 Articles; 21,249 Posts

Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Yes...our site is divided into forums or sections where common subjects are discussed. I moved your thread to the CRNA forum so that other CRNAs would be able to comment on it.

allnurses Guide

wtbcrna, MSN, DNP, CRNA

5,125 Posts

Specializes in Anesthesia.

Colorado is a partial opt out state. It allows direct billing by CRNAs for Medicare in rural hospitals and CAHs so in that regard it is CRNA friendly. I haven't worked in Colorado, but from the job postings it seems like most states with the larger "more desirable" cities being ACTs and the more rural "less desirable" cities and towns having independent CRNA practices.

Pgcrna222

16 Posts

Thank you kindly. Your reply was very informative. I think it is a great state. I have to work on relocating there.

loveanesthesia

867 Posts

Specializes in CRNA.

In the metro area, there is a push to bring in AAs, and CRNA pay is on the low side. I don't think the AAs are working out very well so CRNAs will likely gain ground due to superior clinical skills. Good-luck!

Pgcrna222

16 Posts

That's reassuring. hopefully it will turn around. I have a two year timetable

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