[WillPassGas4Living]

lol...Sorry, but I just thought this was amusing, but on a serious note...I'm sure there's going a lot of research that goes into this before changing up a degree that has been around for a long time, but let's say it does happen in the near future, I'm sure there will be accomodations made for those who are already CRNA's, and for those who are in the process of obtaining their degrees.
Another way to look at this is the fact that CRNA programs might have a need for doctorate CRNA's to teach. Many universities have changed their requirements mandating the instructors of many specialties to obtain a phD in order to teach or to even obtain high positions in admistrative positions in healthcare facilities such as managers or directors.

[HieuNgu1155]

Originally Posted by WillPassGas4Living

lol...Sorry, but I just thought this was amusing, but on a serious note...I'm sure there's going a lot of research that goes into this before changing up a degree that has been around for a long time, but let's say it does happen in the near future, I'm sure there will be accomodations made for those who are already CRNA's, and for those who are in the process of obtaining their degrees.
Another way to look at this is the fact that CRNA programs might have a need for doctorate CRNA's to teach. Many universities have changed their requirements mandating the instructors of many specialties to obtain a phD in order to teach or to even obtain high positions in admistrative positions in healthcare facilities such as managers or directors.

Interesting. I kind of want to see how this things turns out even though i hope it dosent. That would mean more schooling and less time to enjoy life

[GmanRN]

Texas Wesleyan is shooting to launch their Doctorate as entry level CRNA as early as 2012.

A TWU rep spoke of it at the job fair that I attended on campus last week.

[wtbcrna]

Originally Posted by HieuNgu1155

Interesting. I kind of want to see how this things turns out even though i hope it dosent. That would mean more schooling and less time to enjoy life

It is already a done deal. AANA decided to mandate the DNP/DNAP by 2025 and they are the accrediting agency for CRNA programs.

[GmanRN]

The same thing happened with Pharmacists recently. Since Pharm Ds, Ive witnessed Pharmacists playing a larger clinical role. Ive seen their salaries increase along with demand.


The same may be true with CRNAs. I think it is a good change and will be nothing but beneficial to the field.

[HieuNgu1155]

Wow they already made it it doctorate degree in 2025? Does this mean if i have a masters degree before 2025 they are making me going to have to go back and recieve a doctorate degree for another 2 years, even though its gunna be hard to support my family? (just saying, i dont have a family yet)

[elkpark]

Originally Posted by WillPassGas4Living

Another way to look at this is the fact that CRNA programs might have a need for doctorate CRNA's to teach. Many universities have changed their requirements mandating the instructors of many specialties to obtain a phD in order to teach or to even obtain high positions in admistrative positions in healthcare facilities such as managers or directors.

Not "might have" -- will have. This is mandated by the university accrediting agencies. If the various advanced practice programs all have to become doctoral programs, only doctorally prepared faculty will be able to teach in them.