The Most CRNA friendly States

[MmacFN]

Hey all

Just wanted to get the general concensus from the experienced CRNAs as to where the best states to practice in are.

I know there are alot of jobs just about everywhere, but there must be some places which are better than others to work in?

Anyone?

[SigmaSRNA]

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!

It might be CRNA friendly but if you suffer from depression, its not a good time for you. I've never seen anywhere in the world that rained for damn near a month straight (was stationed at Fort Lewis).

[JJRN]

Is there such a thing as one state being more "CRNA friendly" than others? I would think this alone varies within a state, or even city, from one hospital to another. In the same city, the CRNAs at hospital A may be very autonomous and practice a broad variety of anesthetics, and at hospital B down the road they are not permitted to do jack. It's probably best to spend some days in the OR of a prospective employer and talk face to face with their current CRNAs. You can be treated like crap anywhere and by anyone (I know that sounds bad, but it is kinda true).

[wallyballie_golf]

Is there such a thing as one state being more "CRNA friendly" than others? I would think this alone varies within a state, or even city, from one hospital to another. In the same city, the CRNAs at hospital A may be very autonomous and practice a broad variety of anesthetics, and at hospital B down the road they are not permitted to do jack. It's probably best to spend some days in the OR of a prospective employer and talk face to face with their current CRNAs. You can be treated like crap anywhere and by anyone (I know that sounds bad, but it is kinda true).

I agree with JJRN, it would be great that one state is actually "CRNA friendly" but i comes down to where you work. Great ex. Texas (DFW) is not the most CRNA friendly, again not the most friendly. But if a CRNA works down toward the Houston area it is a lot more freedom and what not. Just talk to the employer and working CRNAs of the hospital about what they are looking for in a CRNA.

Wallyballie_golf

[heartICU]

. Washington is one of the states that have opted out of the medicare rule that required anesthesiologist supervision for reimbursement, I believe . . .

Clarification...Washington is one of the states that have opted out of the Medicare rule that required PHYSICIAN supervision, not anesthesiologist supervision. No state requires anesthesiologist supervision.