The Most CRNA friendly States

MmacFN · May 22, 2006

hey tran

Interesing that the higher paying would be more pro CRNA! I assume many of those places are the "MDs dont want to live there" type areas. Seems they are places where alot of locums are. Is this typical?

midwestsrna1 · May 22, 2006

As for people trying to effect my career in the future, that happens no matter what you say or do and is more often based on your actions than your words. My future in anesthesia is quite far off, at a minumum 3-4 years off in fact. Any comments made on this board will be long forgotten by then.
I am the person who is responsible for both what I say and do, not you. Why the sudden interest? Do we know each other?

No, we don't know each other (however, if we did, you would have no way of knowing me because I would never identify myself in any way on this board.

MmacFN · May 22, 2006

Ahh

We are on the same page then. I learned the lesson in my first year nsg school and have no problem "playing the game". I agree with you, the SRNA who shoots their mouth off in the OR will learn a hard lesson. However, im not an SRNA and this really isnt the OR.

I dont consider myself naive. Ive been around enough to know when to keep my mouth shut and when to spout off. I guess im just not as paranoid as you in that regard. Not that its bad or good.. just a different viewpoint.

In anycase, seems yer just trying to look out for me! Thanks! Dont worry, ill be fine (no sarcasm intended). In regards to playing the game, as a friend of mine says "This isnt my first rodeo, just a different set of clowns!"

No, we don't know each other (however, if we did, you would have no way of knowing me because I would never identify myself in any way on this board. I'm not 35 and would never say what school I go to because it's just not worth it).
Call me paranoid but I completely disagree with your comment about actions versus words. I think it only takes one stupid comment as an SRNA to totally screw yourself and you aren't even there yet. I know people who perform very well clinically but aren't smart enough/astute enough to play what every one calls the "game" and their lives are very difficult for that reason. I learned the hard way when I was one year out of nursing school, working in the unit that few people actually wanted an honest opinion on anything. I'm surprised by how naive you are for how long it sounds like you've been in health care. I'm not say any of this to be mean...just to try to get you and everyone on this board to stop and think. I would never be more specific than to say my GPA was > 3.8, my GRE > 1300, my ICU experience > 5 years because I personally think you can never be too careful. This is coming from someone who loves to shoot my mouth off but now knows better.

Tranman · May 22, 2006

You both make good points. Here's a true story. A SRNA is shadowing a CRNA who is a lesbian. The CRNA is having a rough morning and takes it out on the student. The student jokingly says (in the OR) to another worker that the CRNA just needs a stiff ......... Well word gets around and the SRNA ends up getting booted out of the program! The OR walls has ears!! Careful what you say, especially about other people. Look over your back 1st, many times they are standing within earshot. Also the person you're talking too may be good friends with the other person. :twocents:

mingez · May 22, 2006

Wow. I thought it was obvious as hell that MmacFN was being light-hearted. And it seemed to me what was said was more of a compliment than an insult.

midwestsrna1 · May 22, 2006

Wow. I thought it was obvious as hell that MmacFN was being light-hearted. And it seemed to me what was said was more of a compliment than an insult.

Would you think it was funny if someone wrote that your personality was as blank as a chalkboard? I for one would not and would be very interested to find out who had posted that about me. I haven't tried it yet but there is a good chance that post will come up if you google that docs name. Are you a CRNA/SRNA? If you are, you should have a good understanding of how delicate the balance is for for people training in this small world of anesthesia. Insulting a highly respected physician in public isn't going to get you anywhere. I'm surprised I'm the only one appalled by this comment.

blee1 · May 23, 2006

I personally would love to have the capacity of 4 brains.

MmacFN · May 23, 2006

Hey Blee

Me too!

Midwest: seems you were the only one offended. No worries, to each their own!

I personally would love to have the capacity of 4 brains.

Howard I · May 23, 2006

I have the capacity of four brains...problem is the hamster falls asleep on his wheel sometimes! LOL! I just wished I could use the one I have to its full capacity!

skipaway · May 23, 2006

Midwest: seems you were the only one offended. No worries, to each their own!

No, Midwest was not the only one who saw the "insult" in your affectionate jibe. I too felt it an unwarrented comment on a man's personality. Just be careful, as Midwest suggests, in your postings.

regards

skipaway

MelissaRN.FutureCRNA · May 24, 2006

Ok people -- enough of this childish bickering! Back to the subject -- CRNA friendly states. One would hope that those states would be a bit more friendly to their fellow CRNAs than this board!

MelissaRN.FutureCRNA · May 24, 2006

Washington State appears to be very pro-CRNA from what I have observed. Of course, it also depends on the location and anesthesia group or hospital for whom you work. Washington is one of the states that have opted out of the medicare rule that required anesthesiologist supervision for reimbursement, I believe . . . though I'm not 100% on the latest info. But, I do know of many hospitals in which the CRNA is the sole provider of anesthesia. Fortunately, WA is also a beautiful state with lots of activities -- from camping and hiking to fine art, food, music, and wine!