I've heard some people say CRNAs are not going to be able to get good jobs in the NYC area, or that they will be passed over in favor of anesthesiologists.
Well, my opinion is, CRNAs are here to stay and the demand for them is only going to increase.
When you look at the skyrocketing costs of healthcare, and then you look at what a CRNA costs vs. an Anesthesiologist, it's pretty simple math. You can hire two nurse anesthetists for the cost of one Anesthesiologist . . . at least if we are comparing salaries.
Dont you think its unfair that CRNAs do the same job as MDAs yet get paid half as much?
I dont understand why thats supposed to be acceptable.
Equal work should be equal pay. CRNAs should be fighting to get the same reimbursement.
Well, the thing is, when you consider that most nurse anesthetists work 40 hours a week, I think their per hour compensation is fantastic. I think $130k annually for a 40 hour work week is more than fair.
How many hours does an anesthesiologist work?
I can't think of even one other profession with that kind of hourly wage that only requires 40 hours a week.
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Well, the thing is, when you consider that most nurse anesthetists work 40 hours a week, I think their per hour compensation is fantastic. I think $130k annually for a 40 hour work week is more than fair.
How many hours does an anesthesiologist work?
I can't think of even one other profession with that kind of hourly wage that only requires 40 hours a week.