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1. DNAP vs DNP Specializing in Anesthesia

   MHCRNA replied to Carterjcr's topic in SRNA

   Find a program that offers autonomous clinical sites and promotes independent practice. Find out if the current SRNAs are doing blocks and lines. I know of a big name school where students only practice blocks and lines on mannequins. However, you ne...

2. When are you retiring as a CRNA?

   MHCRNA replied to ICUCCRNPA's topic in CRNA

   The people who worked in their 80s didn't want to retire and loved Anesthesia more than anything. For me personally, my wife is in healthcare and we are both younger and save and invest so we can relax later. I love Anesthesia, but working forever is...

3. When are you retiring as a CRNA?

   MHCRNA replied to ICUCCRNPA's topic in CRNA

   It honestly depends. I have known anesthesia providers who practiced into their 80's, and yes they were still capable....mostly. Money typically seems to be the hang up for most people and the market downturns in recent years kept a number of peopl...

4. DNAP vs DNP Specializing in Anesthesia

   MHCRNA replied to Carterjcr's topic in SRNA

   So, the best answer to your question would be that the DNP is the way to go. It is recognized as a terminal degree, and will ultimately better suit most people; in addition, I doubt you would honestly ever switch specialties once you get into anesth...

5. Nurse Practitioner Overtime Pay

   MHCRNA replied to JRay813's topic in NP

   So this post irked me enough to post. Something I think the OP should realize is that you are a professional and as such labor laws do not apply. If you are salary that is that; however, you should get "premium pay" for the additional hours worked. I...