Are CRNA's facing an oversaturation also?

Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN · Jan 18, 2013

I apologize...I stand corrected.....you graduated high school in May/June 2012....my mistake. Many are flocking to nursing for these "high paying" nursing positions without realizing that there is a process they must go through to get there....like get your RN/BSN first...then gain expereince in the ICU.....

allnurses Guide · Jan 19, 2013

The states that have multiple CRNA programs tend to be the states with the least amount of CRNA jobs ie. Pennsylvania and Florida. That being said the average age for CRNAs is 47. It takes most people about 10+ years on average from start of college to becoming a CRNA. By the time it takes someone to become a CRNA that is just starting school there will a whole generation of older CRNAs retiring.

mild77 · Jan 19, 2013

Wtbcrna you make a good point, most of the working class of RN's in general are close to retirement, but researching the area you may want to work prior to becoming a CRNA is all a part of the process. We all want the perfect job when we are done studying.

CRNA, DNSc · Jan 20, 2013

Actually the average age of the practicing CRNA has risen to 49.2 as of the 2011 Membership survey with 20% of current CRNAs (the largest segment) in the 55-59 yo age range. There will be jobs!

Kandake · Jan 20, 2013

Actually the average age of the practicing CRNA has risen to 49.2 as of the 2011 Membership survey with 20% of current CRNAs (the largest segment) in the 55-59 yo age range. There will be jobs!

Very interesting.