Nurse Anesthesia an Exciting Career Option for African Americans

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nurse anesthesia an exciting career option for african americans

january 29, 2008

park ridge, ill. - african american men and women seeking a career in healthcare should seriously consider the growing, exciting, and profitable profession of nurse anesthesia, the american association of nurse anesthetists (aana) today announced in recognition of black history month.

certified registered nurse anesthetists (crnas) are anesthesia professionals who safely administer approximately 27 million anesthetics to patients each year in the united states. as advanced practice nurses, crnas practice with a high degree of autonomy and professional respect in every setting where anesthesia is delivered, from hospital delivery rooms to physicians' offices to the front lines during wartime. more than 40 percent of all crnas are men.

"the percentage of african americans in the u.s. population continues to grow," said ltc henry talley, crna, phd, apn, director of the nurse anesthesia program at michigan state university college of nursing in east lansing, mich. "a more culturally diverse nurse anesthesia workforce would better reflect the population we serve, while exposing current minority healthcare providers to a career with a high degree of responsibility, autonomy, and personal satisfaction."

information provided by the minority fellowship program of the american nurses association (ana) supports talley's comments. according to the ana website, "the ethnic minority population maintains a greater disease burden, has less positive treatment outcomes, experiences more disabilities, and has a shorter life expectancy. a more culturally diverse workforce is seen as essential for addressing the physical and mental health needs of the population."...

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That's great. I haven't met an African-American CRNA as of yet. So I'm working on myself to become one in the near future. I plan on applying for the 2010 starting class.

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There are many in Fl and GA!!!

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That's great. I haven't met an African-American CRNA as of yet. So I'm working on myself to become one in the near future. I plan on applying for the 2010 starting class.

Wow!! It's hard to believe that you haven't met an African-American CRNA in the Houston area. I live in the New Orleans area and I have met quite a few AA CRNAs and MDAs.

Good luck with the application process. Spend the next year or so polishing up your stats.

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i really appreciate this, i recently entered lpn school. i finish in august, and after spending a day of my clinical rotation in surgery, i felt i would love to be a nurse anesthetist one day. i hope to study hard and gain enough clinical experience over the next years. thank you for the tip!

nurse anesthesia an exciting career option for african americans

january 29, 2008

park ridge, ill. - african american men and women seeking a career in healthcare should seriously consider the growing, exciting, and profitable profession of nurse anesthesia, the american association of nurse anesthetists (aana) today announced in recognition of black history month.

certified registered nurse anesthetists (crnas) are anesthesia professionals who safely administer approximately 27 million anesthetics to patients each year in the united states. as advanced practice nurses, crnas practice with a high degree of autonomy and professional respect in every setting where anesthesia is delivered, from hospital delivery rooms to physicians' offices to the front lines during wartime. more than 40 percent of all crnas are men.

"the percentage of african americans in the u.s. population continues to grow," said ltc henry talley, crna, phd, apn, director of the nurse anesthesia program at michigan state university college of nursing in east lansing, mich. "a more culturally diverse nurse anesthesia workforce would better reflect the population we serve, while exposing current minority healthcare providers to a career with a high degree of responsibility, autonomy, and personal satisfaction."

information provided by the minority fellowship program of the american nurses association (ana) supports talley's comments. according to the ana website, "the ethnic minority population maintains a greater disease burden, has less positive treatment outcomes, experiences more disabilities, and has a shorter life expectancy. a more culturally diverse workforce is seen as essential for addressing the physical and mental health needs of the population."...

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I completly plan to! I'm in the process of studying for my CCRN and will be working on the GRE early next year. One day at a time.....

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I'm getting started on my journey right now. I can't wait to become a CRNA!!

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Ugoumeh- Where are you applying?. It is definitly a journey with up and downs, but worth it at the end. I'm on my second year of apps. This site is awesome, welcome aboard.

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I'm putting in my applications right now, this summer! I can't believe the time is finally here!

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I'm working on my journey to become a CRNA, I left ICU, went to work as a sedation RN in radiology. I meet several MDA, AA and CRNA that motivated and encourged me to continue my dream and not to give up, now I'm studying for the GRE and will take the CCRN in october, I even applied to graduate school to boost my gpa:yeah:.

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It's insprining to now that more African Americans are following a career as a CRNA. Becoming a CRNA has always been my goal when I started my nursing journey 1 & 1/2 years ago. I start Nursing School in the fall and am overly excited. I'm starting out with my ADN, which means I have another 1 & 1/2 years for my BSN (directly following my ADN) and of course gaining all the necessary experience and pre-reqs. So that means around 4-5 years before I actually can apply to become a CRNA. Good Luck to you all and I cannot wait till I'm embarking on my journey... :w00t:

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FOXYHILL21- I agree with all of them too, DON'T GIVE UP! In due season. You've come to far to turn back now. Continue working in the ICU, get the CCRN (because it will most likely get you an interview) and start studying for the for GRE. I bet by this time next year, you will be smiling and rejoicing while you are reading your acceptance letters. There are a few schools you can start applying for this year, let the good times roll, jump on the bus. :jester:

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