In what locations will you NOT find CRNAs?

[dianacs]

I've seen it mentioned here that some cities/parts of the country are basically MDA-only. Los Angeles was one, I think. Do you know of any others? Yes, I know I could search the sites to see where the CRNA jobs are being offered, but what I'm really looking for are off-the-top-of-your-head answers.

And using LA as an example, is the MDA-only thing a generalization, meaning that CRNAs can and do work there (albeit in fewer numbers), or does MDA-only really mean MDA-only?

[RNonsense]

I don't believe we have them in Canada yet...at least in BC. We recently had a case where a Canadian had neurosurgery in the USA, and when it was time to bill, MSP of BC would not cover the cost of the CRNA as they did not use them...

[CoreyB]

Southern California has CRNAs, but I think the majority of them are at specific institutions. Examples: Kaiser, VA, and various university hospitals

[Maximus]

Very few CRNA's in Seattle. The anesthesiologists have resisted all attempts to create a CRNA program in the Seattle area. I have see the pay as low as 33$ an hour here too, despite the high cost of living.

[Brenna's Dad]

Indeed, no CRNAs in Canada. It shoudl be interesting to see how that continues to play out, since Canada has such an extremely, physician-dominated health care system. Unfortunately Canada too is experiencing a significant anesthesia personnel shortage.

[RNonsense]

Originally posted by Brenna's Dad

Indeed, no CRNAs in Canada. It shoudl be interesting to see how that continues to play out, since Canada has such an extremely, physician-dominated health care system. Unfortunately Canada too is experiencing a significant anesthesia personnel shortage.

You're 100% right...not enough nurses...not enough GPs'...not enough anesthesiologists...

LOTS of managerial type folk though!

[Austin]

You won't find CRNAs working in anesthesia in Missoula, MT, or in Wenatchee, WA....