I was just curious if any of you practicing CRNA's started your career without supervision in an independent practice or know someone who did this? I am just wondering b/c I am looking at the possibility of joining a rural independent practice upon graduation. This practice has 4 CRNA's (no MDA's) and serves a small 30,000 population college town.
The hospital has approximately 50 beds and there is a brand new ambulatory surgery center as well. There is a lot of call involved as you might imagine, occasional trauma, and emergency surgeries. I used to work as a tech in the ER of this facility and know the area well (have family there, etc.). The current group of CRNA's are all well seasoned with greater than 10 years or more a piece. They are all really cool and very helpful. They also have a small pain practice which I would really like to do as well. I shadowed with the group several times and know them from previous employment (as stated earlier). Personality wise, I feel I would be a good match with this group.
Is this unrealistic as a new grad? I would love some input!!!
Thanks!!!!
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