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And this statement is based on...? You're certainly entitled to your own opinion.

of course, easy anesthesia is preferable, as it lowers your litigation risk. Of course, I'd rather have the anesthesia residents do all these procedures. The answer to your question was already implied in my original answer.

In day surgery facilities, patients tend to be healthier and anesthesia easier. In teaching hospitals, the MD residents get to do the procedures such as central lines, blocks, etc., so CRNAs don't have to worry about these as much.

You quickly jumped into conclusions. Just because I'm choosing a non-nursing route, it doesn't mean I look down on nurses. I am a nurse, for god's sake!!! Have you ever thought that I might have other reasons for choosing the AA route??? Yes, ICU experience is very helpful, but I don't think it's necessary (unless you're planning to practice independently....because if a patient codes....YOU are the one who will do everything...no MDA's to rely on) Okay, so you incorporate a lot of science in your job. Good for you. I don't....that's why I'm looking for a job that involves a lot science...hence, my wanting to be an anesthetist. I still don't understand why and how you came to conclusion that I'm dragging nurses down.

Wow, I wonder what made you upset. If you're just going to be arrogant and dismissive, then I guess you ain't worth it either. Have a nice life!

CRNA schools require ICU experience. First, I don't think ICU experience determines your success as an anesthetist. There are many AAs who have never worked at critical care setting, but they are great anesthetist. They know what they're doing. As one of the members said in this post, "You get proficient at anesthesia by practicing anesthesia rather than critical care." In my case, I would be willing to work in ICU's but not as a nurse. That's why I'm choosing the AA route. Second, I prefer the medical model. I've been in nursing school, and the teaching did not include much science. They emphasized practical skills and critical thinking...but not so much about science. I tend to be scientific minded. I think with the medical model, not only you'll learn the clinical skills, but there is more science involved.