Continuing education after crna graduation ??

deepz · Jun 29, 2007

Don't attempt to become a CRNA unless you have the burning desire to do whatever is necessary.

Yes, as with many professions, CRNAs are required to log CME -- 40 hours each two year cycle -- in order to maintain certification. Not all that tough a requirement, really. But the need for lifelong *self-directed* learning is also, hopefully, inculcated into each SRNA.

CRNA, DNSc · Jun 29, 2007

Hello, i heard from a colleague that crnas have to continue to take a certain amount of courses every few years in order to keep their license, is this true?? I am considering becoming a crna but am not sure that i would want to have the stress of having to keep taking classes.

CRNAs need 40 CEs (Continuing Education credits) every 2 yrs to be recertified as a CRNA. These are not 40 college credits. 1 CE is approximately 1 hour and CEs can be earned by attending professional meetings/lectures, completing paper and pencil or online learning modules and various other methods. The stress of being a CRNA is not the issue of Continuing Education!!!!! :lol2:

proclivity · Jun 29, 2007

Hello, i heard from a colleague that crnas have to continue to take a certain amount of courses every few years in order to keep their license, is this true?? I am considering becoming a crna but am not sure that i would want to have the stress of having to keep taking classes.

If you are worried about this, then don't even think about applying for CRNA school. You could get accepted and i certainly would not my anesthesia provider to stop learning after they get out of school. I don't see anesthesiologists causing a ruckus about continued learning after med school/residency.

meandragonbrett · Jul 1, 2007

There are some states where RNs have to obtain CEUs as well. A career in healthcare involves LIFE LONG learning. Research is constantly changing the way we practice. If you are not up for that challenge, stay on the porch and find something else to enjoy.

Trauma Columnist · Jul 1, 2007

Nursing is a life-long learning commitment. It is something that is within you as an individual to want to be on the cutting edge, to want to further your learning. It is not a good thing to be stagnant, no matter what level your education.

texasnurse71 · Sep 12, 2008

They have a course that offers ALL 40 hours in one week in San Antonio. I just found it on www.crnaresource.com while surfing Google and clicked on an ad. It appears to be one week. I am thinking of going. The fact that you can get 40 hours (which meets all your requirements for 2 years) in one week sounds like a stress reducer to me! I had the same concerns as you!

jls189 · Sep 14, 2008

In Ohio we need 24 CEU's per 2 years. I usually have more b/c of ACLS/PALS recert. It really isn't hard to get CEU's. I'm sure the hospitals have opportunities listed (for CEU's) like they do for RN's.