I was a member of the AANA for 15 years before I quit about 7 years ago and,I am aware of the realtionships between the three entities, AANA, COA and MBCRNA. I understand they are, in theory, seperate...
There is no steotypical presonalitry triats to CRNAs. There has been such a proliferation of programs nationwide that, the end result is, if you apply to enough programs you WILL get in. It is not...
Other than the CTAS service... of which i do not use...there seems to be no reason to be a member, The AANA and it's toadies control the prefession.;. I think it is time to use some economic pressure...