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  1. CRNA will become PhD?

    jwk replied to hojimma's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    4 + 1 + 2 or 3 = 7 or 8, not "about 10 years give or take". Claiming that 7 years of education is "about 10 years" and trying to make that analagous to college + med school + residency is pretty...

  2. 'PA anesthetist'?

    jwk replied to HillaryC's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Really?

  3. 'PA anesthetist'?

    jwk replied to HillaryC's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    And who got hurt with that? Isn't that a classic "cutting off your nose to spite your face" kind of

  4. CRNA will become PhD?

    jwk replied to hojimma's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Just remember these changes (if they occur) will take decades. There are thousands of practicing CRNA's with no degree, some with a bachelor's degree, and all of them finishing since the early/mid...

  5. 'PA anesthetist'?

    jwk replied to HillaryC's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Emory indeed has an AA program. Due to the way the PA laws are written in Georgia, AA's there hold a PA license, but one that is restricted to the practice of anesthesiology only. The original...

  6. How do you really feel about AA and would you go that route now if you could do over?

    jwk replied to kukukajoo's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Yes, there are indeed a wide variety of students coming into AA programs. Stewardess? Doubt it, but hey, if that stewardess has had organic chemistry, physics, and a full pre-med courseload like...

  7. How do you really feel about AA and would you go that route now if you could do over?

    jwk replied to kukukajoo's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    You think it's splitting hairs - I simply want facts.The link you post doesn't specify the info I'm talking about. It USED TO BE available in the open area of the AANA website, and in the past the...

  8. How do you really feel about AA and would you go that route now if you could do over?

    jwk replied to kukukajoo's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    The ARC-AA functions in the same manner as ARC-PA. The AAAE is not an active organization any

  9. How do you really feel about AA and would you go that route now if you could do over?

    jwk replied to kukukajoo's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    None of the links y'all have provided specify that regional anesthesia training is required or that a specific number of regionals are required for graduation. I'm not saying that's not the...

  10. How do you really feel about AA and would you go that route now if you could do over?

    jwk replied to kukukajoo's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I just did a google search as well - lots of references to the standards but......no standards. I've been all over the public side of AANA.com and did not find the standards that specify that nurse...

  11. How do you really feel about AA and would you go that route now if you could do over?

    jwk replied to kukukajoo's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    The AAAA does not provide accreditation to AA programs. http://www.caahep.org/documents/ForProgramDirectors/AA_Standards.pdf By the way - it's free of charge and available online to the general...

  12. How do you really feel about AA and would you go that route now if you could do over?

    jwk replied to kukukajoo's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I see his post - and I'll ask again: Why are educational standards and nurse anesthesia training program requirements kept hidden from the public behind a password-protected firewall on the AANA...

  13. How do you really feel about AA and would you go that route now if you could do over?

    jwk replied to kukukajoo's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Once again - he said she said. I don't care if your program director is well respected. He/she is simply repeating something they've heard someone else say at a meeting or online. This is often the...

  14. How do you really feel about AA and would you go that route now if you could do over?

    jwk replied to kukukajoo's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Really? The last time I looked, there was no such requirement. If it's changed, I haven't seen it lately, which brings up another point..... Explain to me why the requirements and curriculum for...

  15. How do you really feel about AA and would you go that route now if you could do over?

    jwk replied to kukukajoo's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Gee, I was really enjoying this thread until this post.I've heard this urban myth for years. I have yet to find anyone that has done this or is willing to provide me the name of the person that has...

  16. Is the AA profession gaining ground?

    jwk replied to Alpha13's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I assume this is the post you're referring to. AA's and CRNA's working in the same practice (this includes mine) with the same # of years in anesthesia practice have identical base salaries. A new...

  17. Is the AA profession gaining ground?

    jwk replied to Alpha13's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    The truth hurts! It took three years to get the Florida legislation passed for AA's. In the end, many of those who initially opposed the legislation voted for it because they finally figured out...

  18. Need Malpractice Insurance Info

    jwk replied to tweetylyn's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Let's see - You just started with a group, and have already submitted your resignation ,and already have a "minor incident" that a patient want's money for, apparently enough money that you think you...

  19. Is the AA profession gaining ground?

    jwk replied to Alpha13's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Puhleeeeze....is that the new fuzzy math the kids are using in grade

  20. TEXAS CRNA's Call to action. Stop the potential AA bill!

    jwk replied to Outdoor1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    You really do need to read some of my posts. I have never nor am I trying to get rid of CRNA's. I want CRNA's to be able to practice their profession to the best of their ability. All I want is for...

  21. Is the AA profession gaining ground?

    jwk replied to Alpha13's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    You need to READ my posts. The only CRNA's I have a problem with are the ones who seek to keep me from practicing in any state I so choose. You want to practice anywhere? Fine - I'm not trying to...

  22. TEXAS CRNA's Call to action. Stop the potential AA bill!

    jwk replied to Outdoor1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    And I thought most CRNA's were interested in taking care of their patients. You really have your priorities out of

  23. Is the AA profession gaining ground?

    jwk replied to Alpha13's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    You should know that "license" and "certification" are two entirely different things. The ABA does not LICENSE anesthesiologists. The ABA has nothing to do with licenses. They are licensed by...

  24. TEXAS CRNA's Call to action. Stop the potential AA bill!

    jwk replied to Outdoor1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    It's not about control. The bottom line is money. Always has been - always will. Despite the thousands of job openings for anesthetists nationwide, both urban and rural, and despite the fact that...

  25. Is the AA profession gaining ground?

    jwk replied to Alpha13's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    For anesthesiologists: http://www.theaba.org/anes-moc.asp For AA's: http://aa-nccaa.org/certification.htm#Certification For CRNA's...