Value of acceptance to a nondoctorate crna program

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Hi all, I have applied to both doctorate and nondoctorate crna schools. In the event that I do not get into the doctorate program and am admitted to the nondoctorate school, is it going to work against me when I graduate to not have a doctorate of nurse anesthesia? I would not want to waste all the time and money that would be involved only to find out when I have completed the program that I am unable to find employment or that it will be looked down upon. Any thoughts or insights to this situation would be helpful. Thanks!

Specializes in CVICU, Transplant ICU, CCRN.
I think you should have done more research on the profession before applying. If you had done so, you would know that having a doctorate vs a masters doesn't really matter when trying to find a job.

Yep, there is always one. The OP stated that he or she already applied. On these sites, let us be kind enough to help each other without these smart...s answers. I am not trying to be rude but how do you know if he or she didn't do enough research before applying? Let us be more helpful to each other.

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Specializes in Intensive Care (SICU, NICU, CICU, VICU).
Yep, there is always one. The OP stated that he or she already applied. On these sites, let us be kind enough to help each other without these smart...s answers. I am not trying to be rude but how do you know if he or she didn't do enough research before applying? Let us be more helpful to each other.

If you or anyone thinks that's a smart comment, I would suggest growing thicker skin. It was a straight forward opinion. It wasn't rude, it just wasn't filled with bubbly words. As previously stated, I said that because the OP stated that he/she had already applied to a masters program, but is now worried that they would be looked down upon after completion. In my opinion, that's something you should research before applying. If you don't think you'll be able to find a job after graduation because of the degree you chose, wouldn't that be something you'd consider research-worthy prior to applying? If you think my comment was rude, go to the "other" nursing anesthesia website and pose that same question. I guarantee you'll get rude comments. I still stand by my response.

But for you more thinner skinned people, here's a softer answer: A masters vs. doctorate program will not affect your ability to get a "clinical" job at this present time. I would venture to say it will not be an issue in the next 20 years. Nurse anesthesia schools aren't even required to become doctorate programs until 2025. What will affect job prospects are the skills that you acquire during your program (regional experience, independence). So, the more important question to ask is will you be a well-rounded clinician upon graduation.

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I guess I have thin skin also.

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Specializes in CVICU, Transplant ICU, CCRN.
If you or anyone thinks that's a smart comment, I would suggest growing thicker skin. It was a straight forward opinion. It wasn't rude, it just wasn't filled with bubbly words. As previously stated, I said that because the OP stated that he/she had already applied to a masters program, but is now worried that they would be looked down upon after completion. In my opinion, that's something you should research before applying. If you don't think you'll be able to find a job after graduation because of the degree you chose, wouldn't that be something you'd consider research-worthy prior to applying? If you think my comment was rude, go to the "other" nursing anesthesia website and pose that same question. I guarantee you'll get rude comments. I still stand by my response.

But for you more thinner skinned people, here's a softer answer: A masters vs. doctorate program will not affect your ability to get a "clinical" job at this present time. I would venture to say it will not be an issue in the next 20 years. Nurse anesthesia schools aren't even required to become doctorate programs until 2025. What will affect job prospects are the skills that you acquire during your program (regional experience, independence). So, the more important question to ask is will you be a well-rounded clinician upon graduation.

You seem offended yet I need the thicker skin? It doesn't matter what site we are on. I believe that these sites were created for mature professionals to support and assist each other. Stop making excuses for being rude. All that I am saying is: If you can help one of your peers in making a serious decision regarding his or her future; then help. If your opinion sound like an insult; then keep your opinion to your d... Self. Don't be so upset because I called you out. You may not be use to it, but you come off a bit childish in your post. I totally agree with your point that an MSN shouldn't be a problem for the OP; it was your delivery that needed work. Don't be offended. I wish you the best and this is not to offend anyone. But, we need to be more respectful of others when they come on these sites for guidance.

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I have heard some sites in nova are preferring doctorate over masters for new grads. But thats all I have heard so far as there are not many doctorate grads out there yet

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