CRNA Vs Anesthesiologist

[Nurse2BMonique21]

Hi, when i finally immigrate i want to become a CRNA, what is the actual difference between these two professions. Clearly, i know that the Anesthesiologist is a qualified MD. Has anybody ever gone onto the MD training after their Msc. I suppose somethings niggling me because i can be a sucker for pride. I dont want to be doing entirely the same job as an MD, but just getting less pay.. hope you dont find that a silly comment to make just something ive been thinking about.. Appreciate all your replies..xx

[Outdoor1]

Pride????? Hmmmmm? I was never so proud as when I got accepted to CRNA school. Induction/Emergence, that depends on where you work and your skill level. In my facility(where I have accepted a position) the crna's do the induction/emegences without the MDA right by the side. This is wonderful profession and I am so happy to be a part of it. BUT, it is not for everyone, you need to wheigh everything in your life to see if it is right. Best of luck

Brian

I am with you there. I felt enormous pride upon geting accepted to school and i have just started clinical and feel the same way. The anesthesiologists where i am are sometimes present for induction if they are around and not so much for emergence. There is a great deal of respect for the CRNA's and good team work. Personally I have thought about "do i want to be an MD?". What i have come up with after being in school and now entering clinical the answer is no. I like being with one patient at a time and being with them the whole time. It has been very rewarding. I almost feel sorry for the MD's if they would actually want to do cases because they really don't get the chance. They do get paid nicely though and are a great resource to have.

[Nurse2BMonique21]

hi all, thanks for your replies, its been a little while since i checked this thread i work as a care assistant part time, but i lifted the patient in the wrong way and have severely brusied my l1 lumbar spine. Heavily sedated on diazepam, drugged to the eyeballs is an understatement!!...bk on thread..:offtopic:I get the impression, some people did not like my comment about pride. I never made that comment to intentionally degrade this career, as im strongly considering the career choice myself. I think what i was trying to say is i dont want to feel like im doing exactly the same job as an MD, but they just get paid more, and im not quite sure what the career progression is for a CRNA. I was talking entirely about my own thoughts and perceptions and nobody elses and i respect everyones choice to go into this program. Im only 20 years old and i clearly dont know everything and i wrote this thread with the intention that i may be able to get some words of wisdom.

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We do, do the same job and CRNAs do get paid less. Something you'll have to decide for yourself if it's important to you.

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