taken boards max. times and failed

[Jax13]

I have taken my boards the maximum amount of times and failed. I am not eligible to retest. Does anyone know what to do now?

[Somei]

I can imagine you feel defeated, you must find what in particular led to your failure, as some have suggested already, was it anxiety? Test-taking ability, i.e. reading into the question, reading the question incorrectly? (Valley Anesthesia gives some good advice on how to avoid those mistakes). However, I am rather astonished at your question "do I have to be certified"?

C-ertified R-Registered N-urse A-nesthetist. We have an extraordinary amount of responsibility. I cannot say it better than the gentleman that was part of leading one of the review courses I attended... He said, "Yes, this is an important test, one you MUST pass to practice, but more importantly, you are studying for PRACTICE... every day we have a life in our hands, and our patients depend on us to keep them safe!"... can I hear a hearty AMEN! Good luck in your endeavors.

[redmymind]

To address the issue of state-by-state certification, there are, in fact, 3 states that do NOT require you to be certified according to the AANA. Those states are: Michigan, Indiana, and Hawaii. However, even though certification may not be required, I'm sure it would be harder to get hired as an uncertified anesthetist -- I don't know how comfortable potential employers would feel about bringing on someone without specialty certification.

This information can be found by searching "certification" on the AANA website.

http://www.aana.com/SearchResults.aspx

A PDF of the certification requirements is the 3rd entry that comes up on the list when you search "certification."

[loveanesthesia]

To address the issue of state-by-state certification, there are, in fact, 3 states that do NOT require you to be certified according to the AANA. Those states are: Michigan, Indiana, and Hawaii. However, even though certification may not be required, I'm sure it would be harder to get hired as an uncertified anesthetist -- I don't know how comfortable potential employers would feel about bringing on someone without specialty certification.

It is nearly impossible to obtain Liability Insurance, so in reality the certification requirement is practically in effect.

[CRNA, DNSc]

The information about Michigan is incorrect- you must be certified (or recertified) to get a Michigan Speciality Certification (not a license but required by any institution in order to bill for your services) and you must be certified (or recertified) to use the credential CRNA.

[CRNAzzle]

JWK is a frequent poster on other forums as well. He's an AA student and/or AA. Explain much? Yep.

[LuLu Carter]

I was just wondering what U did about your situation of not passing the boards? I am in the same boat and was wondering if you found any information to help you. If possible please respond. Thanks