SpouseofChicagoCRNA

Hi all, That is ironic for sure!

Are there any MDA programs which will take CRNAs and give any kind of credit for courses taken and experience which might shorten the program and yet yield a MDA rather than a DNA?

Thanks for the response. You make good points. Actually there is more to the desire than just avoiding the barbs, but that is when she is most aware of it! She is a real leader, and Illinois has not opted out of having the MDA's signing for the CRNA's work. There are probably lots more reasons, but .... Do you know of any programs which take the CRNA into account? Thanks!

Hi all, My wife is an experienced CRNA who keeps getting insulting comments from a couple of MDA's. You know, the usual, 'I'm the Anesthesiologist, that's why' comments. She had to make the tough decision of supporting a family by herself and that is one of the reasons she went the CRNA route and she has enjoyed a most remarkable career thus far. She does however regret not going to med school. Is there a (shorter) accredited program for transitioning to an MDA? I appreciate all the responses!