tinyironic

The city is small, 250k people about. The school is nice, like any place there are issues. However, I have enjoyed my time here. I am used to giant cities, so this was boring for me, especially since I don't party like I used to! But, it is cheap and the director of the BSN program is such a dear, and many of the faculty are very caring, and if you know your stuff, you can impress them. Like I went to PHX to do an externship at Mayo in the ICU. I saw BiVAD's, Artificial hearts, liver transplants, LVAD's, open chests at the bedside... None of this will you see in Las Cruces, and my instructors, most will never see what I have already seen as a student. It depends on what you are seeking... Hope this helped narimanaz!

Hi ya'll. I am at NMSU finishing up my second to last semester for my BSN. I have always loved anesthesia, my dad was chair of anesthesia at Mayo for many years. I have been and EMT in NYC, and a disaster relief EMT for Hurricane Katrina in 05. I say this to give you my background. I am also number one in my class, with a 4.0 so far in nursing school. My question: Are there more limitations for ACNP's than CRNA's salary-wise, geographically, autonomously etc? CRNA appeals to me because of the complexity of the skills. ACNP appeals to me because it is hardcore patho, pharm and systems knowledge in the ICU setting. ACNP's have less school - a part-time program I am looking into at UPENN only takes 2 years, so I can work and care for my family. I have also heard that in some states CRNA's also are awarded a NP license. Does this mean they can Rx outside of the anesthesia arena like an ACNP can? How the the hours differ/ The quality of life? Salary? Opportunity in CT, NY, and PA (the three states my wife and I are interested in... Thanks for all of your assistance. I wrote this in the AP forum and was told to put it in the CRNA one as well for both perspectives. It is greatly appreciated everyone. Thank you!

Hi ya'll. I am at NMSU finishing up my second to last semester for my BSN. I have always loved anesthesia, my dad was chair of anesthesia at Mayo for many years. I have been and EMT in NYC, and a disaster relief EMT for Hurricane Katrina in 05. I say this to give you my background. I am also number one in my class, with a 4.0 so far in nursing school. My question: Are there more limitations for ACNP's than CRNA's salary-wise, geographically, autonomously etc? CRNA appeals to me because of the complexity of the skills. ACNP appeals to me because it is hardcore patho, pharm and systems knowledge in the ICU setting. ACNP's have less school - a part-time program I am looking into at UPENN only takes 2 years, so I can work and care for my family. I have also heard that in some states CRNA's also are awarded a NP license. Does this mean they can Rx outside of the anesthesia arena like an ACNP can? How the the hours differ/ The quality of life? Salary? Opportunity in CT, NY, and PA (the three states my wife and I are interested in... Thanks for all of your assistance.