A plethora of questions.

[BrianLPZY]

First off I'd like to ask and see what the -GENERAL- requirements are (I know things vary from state to state, but I'm sure there is a running theme between the differences.)

to become an Anesthesiologist assistant.

I'd also like to find out how difficult it would be for me to work for a number of years (2-4) in my current location (AL - USA) and then transfer to a different state later.

Reason being is, I hate Alabama. Pollen count is always stupid high and I'm not fond of getting snow only once every billion years. I like my snow

Anyways, since I have to build funds in order for me to move in the first place (I believe that you never do something without being prepared.), I'll obviously need to work for a number of years, hopefully no more than four or so.

And in this Lieu, what is the median pay for a BSN-RN? And is it true that male BSN-RN's are generally frowned upon?

[Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN]

There will probably not be many here that can tell you about being an anesthesia assistant. This web site will be helpful. AAAA

The American Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants (AAAA) is the national organization dedicated to the ethical advancement of the Anesthesiologist Assistant profession and to excellence in patient care through education, advocacy, and promotion of the Anesthesia Care

There are 10 accredited AA educational programs.

• Emory University - Atlanta, Georgia
  
• Case Western Reserve University - Cleveland, Ohio
  
• Case Western Reserve University - Houston, Texas
  
• Case Western Reserve University - Washington, D.C.
  
• South University - Savannah, Georgia
  
• Nova Southeastern University - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
  
• Nova Southeastern University - Tampa, Florida
  
• University of Missouri - Kansas City, Missouri
  
• Quinnipiac University - Hamden, Connecticut
  
• University of Colorado - Aurora, Colorado
  

Male nurses are NOT frowned upon. To get your RN-BSN takes about 4-5 years IF you get accepted into a program.

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

And in this Lieu, what is the median pay for a BSN-RN?

RN-BSN pay rates vary drastically from region to region. They can be as low as $18/hourly in rural Arkansas, or as much as $60+ hourly in the Bay area of California.

Therefore, disclosing a median wage will not make much sense. The extreme highs and the extremely low outliers will skew the results.

[monkeyhq]

The Bureau of Labor Statistics is your best resource for regional salary averages. They are a rich resource for information about the profession, and provide detailed demographics.

Here is a link to their Nursing data:

BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS

[tech1000]

If you mean an ACTUAL AA, then you don't need to have your BSN. AA is the route for non RNs. CRNA is the route for nurses, and for CRNA, you typically need 1500 hours of ICU experience prior to admission, along with all your other GRE stuff and the like. I know plenty of male nurses. They tend to work in areas like OR, ER, ICU, etc... Not usually on the floor, as I've seen... Median pay varies depending on where you live.