DO (school) in anesthesiology or CRNA school

Mantibob · Mar 14, 2004

Good questions. You have to understand that at my age, (ancient), I probably have friends who are RNs. Also have a friend who is MDA and believe you me I have done a lota research and asked a lota questions before I got into nursing. I already know that I will for sure be going inot Cardiac ICU when I graduate, already have hospitals talking to me and assuring me cardio slots and I have a year and 2 months till graduation. I will not be doing med/surg. At my age you do not have the luxury of spending 2 to 3 years figuring out what you want to do. I realize that I might end up not enjoying this choice, but I don't think so.

One thing that many of you are forgetting..............................he just started nursing school several months ago, how does he even know what he will want to do when the time comes? Perhaps finish at least one year and some specialty rotations before getting hooked into one area. Things change for everyone...............................How many of you that are CRNAs now, knew that was what you wanted to do from the time you started your RN program? I am sure not many.

Mantibob · Mar 14, 2004

Sorry if I left the wrong impression. I do respect DOs. My current physician is a DO. I believe it is a little easier for non-traditional students, (old folks like me), to get accepted to a DO program than a MD program, although still very difficult. Why anesthesia? From my discussions with nurses and a CRNA I know I believe that CRNAs have more autonomy, decision-making capacity, accountability, and professional respect than the average RN. That does not mean that I do not respect RNs. Its very possible that when I start as a graduate nurse after school I might enjoy it so well that I wont want to do anything else. We shall see.

DO school IS med school!!!! Ouch, I won't tell my fiance you said that (he is a 3rd year MED STUDENT in a DO school). And yes, I have seen several DO anesthesiologists. And it was very hard for him to get in, he had to apply twice. Even with going to a very selective private undergrad, getting good grades, good MCAT scores, and having some healthcare experience, he was still rejected the first time he applied. CRNA school is difficult to get accepted to as well. Why do you want to do anesthesia? In addition, do you want to be a PHYSICIAN or a NURSE?? Just some questions to think about....

Mantibob · Mar 14, 2004

I just noticed under "location" you are listed as Bangkok, Thailand. Is this where you are from or are you currently living there?

Baby Catcher: Thank you :)

suzanne4, RN · Mar 14, 2004

Whether you go the DO or MD route, both have a residency of 4 years, plus another year if you want to do a fellowship. and this is for almost any type of residency in medicine.

You actually have autonomy with any NP position. Again, before you even consider anesthesia, you need to spend a couple of days in an OR and shadow a CRNA and see how you like it. One thing to think that it is quite glamorous and another thing to actually be doing it and taking that much responsibility in your hands. Take into account that malpractice for an RN is about $90 and for CRNA, minimum is about $6000.

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Mantibob · Mar 14, 2004

Great! Thanks for the ideas. I will check into shadowing a CRNA.

Whether you go the DO or MD route, both have a residency of 4 years, plus another year if you want to do a fellowship. and this is for almost any type of residency in medicine.
You actually have autonomy with any NP position. Again, before you even consider anesthesia, you need to spend a couple of days in an OR and shadow a CRNA and see how you like it. One thing to think that it is quite glamorous and another thing to actually be doing it and taking that much responsibility in your hands. Take into account that malpractice for an RN is about $90 and for CRNA, minimum is about $6000.
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suzanne4, RN · Mar 14, 2004

I am originally from Michigan, worked as an RN for 25 years, and then moved over here entirely about 16 months ago. Have had an apt here for over 5 years so I did alot of commuting. Now prefer sunny weather year round. And I can see my office form my terrace, walking distance of only about three blocks.

CRNAsoon · Mar 14, 2004

I have always known that malpractice insurance would be high for a CRNA, but is it really $6000 per year? Anybody else know of anything different?

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Take into account that malpractice for an RN is about $90 and for CRNA, minimum is about $6000.

suzanne4, RN · Mar 14, 2004

It may actually even be higher now, that price was from 16 months ago. Do you have any idea what anesthesiologists pay for insurance? You would be quite shocked if you heard the actual prices being charged.

This is why many of you need to think about. You are definitely held accountable for anything that you do..........................

CRNAsoon · Mar 14, 2004

How much are anesthesiologist's paying? Anybody else know what CRNA's are currently paying for malpractice insurance?

Erin RN · Mar 14, 2004

This is a little off subject but in regards to med mal insurance..one of my Doc friends told me that his brother who an OB GYN in FLa (I believe)..pays 210,000.00 a yr for med mal. I thought that was crazy!! Erin

suzanne4, RN · Mar 14, 2004

Most CRNAs have their malpractice paid for by the hospital where they are employed. But if you decide to do locum tenens then this is what you will be paying or working for an agency. They incorporate the amt that they take out of your check for the insurance.

These are things that I am sure that many of you are not aware of......

Tenesma · Mar 14, 2004

$87,000 per year for MDA (me)