Nursing and then medical school?

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So I read online that if I went to school ans got a bachelors in nursing I can apply for Med school and go on my way to becoming a anesthesiologist? (Yes, after I take a couple more science classes)

But is this true? Because I either want to be an anesthetist or an anesthesiologist. But I don't know which one yet. Any suggestions? Either way it'll be eight years before I work with anesthesia.

Specializes in critcal care, CRNA.
Memphis and if you find a msn please let me know! I may be interested;)

I did see that one. It looked like there are 6 in Tennessee and Memphis is the only DNP. The other 5 are MSN.

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.

moved to pre-CRNA for best response

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I did see that one. It looked like there are 6 in Tennessee and Memphis is the only DNP. The other 5 are MSN.

Union university is also a DNP. I am attending here as we speak.

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Specializes in Anesthesia.
Why wouldn't you just go to CRNA school if you want to do anesthesia? You're schedule will be a lot more predictable (the ones I work with in the OR work 7am-5pm) and you'll have A LOT less in school loans to pay off..

Okay, this wrong. CRNA shifts vary as widely as anesthesiologists. In my city there are 4 hospitals and none offer straight M-F shifts working set hours all the time. All the CRNAs have to pull call on top of their regular shifts just as the anesthesiologists do. CRNA shifts vary greatly from prn only positions to being on call 24/7 at some hospitals for months at a time.

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Specializes in critcal care, CRNA.

Okay, this a wrong. CRNA shifts vary as widely as anesthesiologists. In my city there are 4 hospitals and none offer straight M-F shifts working set hours all the time. All the CRNAs have to pull call on top of their regular shifts just as the anesthesiologists do. CRNA shifts vary greatly from prn only positions to being on call 24/7 at some hospitals for months at a time.

Unless you want to work in a outpatient surgery center. Mon-Fri with no call and no weekends but it is very fast paced and not for everyone.

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Specializes in Anesthesia.
Unless you want to work in a outpatient surgery center. Mon-Fri with no call and no weekends but it is very fast paced and not for everyone.

Yep, and you still work the same shift as the anesthesiologists there. I work in the hospital and a surgery center part-time ( completely off subject here). I like the efficiency and fast turn overs with the regular work hours in the surgery center, but I would miss the more complex cases & OB if I didn't work in the hospital.

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Specializes in critcal care, CRNA.

Yep, and you still work the same shift as the anesthesiologists there. I work in the hospital and a surgery part-time ( completely off subject here). I like the efficiency and fast turn overs with the regular work hours in the surgery center, but I would miss the more complex cases & OB if I didn't work in the hospital.

I didn't like the rush-rush-rush attitude. That's why I work in the hospital. Half the cases are same day surgery but they are all in the same OR so the turn over times are standard. Some people prefer the fast pace and off by 5. That's how my training program same day surgery center was and I know not all are the same. At my current job we have two hospitals. At one the CRNA on call works until all cases are done and then any emergency PTs but at our other hospital there are 2 CRNAs that work till 5 and then the anesthesiologist takes over all night.

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Specializes in Anesthesia.
I didn't like the rush-rush-rush attitude. That's why I work in the hospital. Half the cases are same day surgery but they are all in the same OR so the turn over times are standard. Some people prefer the fast pace and off by 5. That's how my training program same day surgery center was and I know not all are the same. At my current job we have two hospitals. At one the CRNA on call works until all cases are done and then any emergency PTs but at our other hospital there are 2 CRNAs that work till 5 and then the anesthesiologist takes over all night.

My schedule is typical military M-F with call. We work 0630-1530 in the OR ( extra duties are squeezed in after hours or whenever between cases), and call is split evenly between the CRNAs and anesthesiologists. The only thing extra the anesthesiologists have to do that CRNAs don't is consult call for the CRNAs on call.

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I have a family member who is becoming an anesthesiology assistant. He got a 4 year degree and is now in a 2 year master's program. It is like a PA, but your whole concentration is in anesthesiology. Here is a link to schools that offer this degree: Educational Programs.

It is just a suggestion because it requires less school time but you will still make good money.

Good luck!

AA= litte autonomy and you're limited to which states you can work in. Must always practice under an MDA.

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