Is a Nurse Anesthetist a good career for my future?
My opinion is that it's an excellent career choice for people who really have a passion and interest for the job. It's not a short or easy path to become a CRNA - you're looking at a minimum of 7 years of college to earn your MSN which is the minimum education requirement right now (but by the time you get to that point you might need a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree which would be about 2-3 years on top of that.) You also need to know that getting into a CRNA program is not easy. They only take the best of the best - the superstars of nursing. You'd need to hold down at least a 3.8 GPA throughout your undergrad, be involved in professional nursing associations, do volunteer work, have a minimum of 1 year experience in the ICU or other critical care unit. It's not unusual for CRNA programs to have hundreds of applicants for only a dozen or two dozen spots. You also need to know your job market. In some states and metro areas, they don't use many CRNAs and so it could be more difficult getting a job. I know that in my large midwestern metro area all our large hospitals use CRNAs, but there is very little job turnover so therefore it's hard to get your first CRNA job as a new graduate without work experience. But if you can endure the length of the process and find yourself a job, it's a high paying job (start over $100k per year, and like any nursing job the benefits are usually decent with lots of time off and flexible schedules (depending on the individual job). I just think that there are a lot of people who learn about this job and the salary and are like, "Oh yeah, that sounds awesome, I want to do that!" But rarely do people have the persistence and dedication to do what it takes to get there, because the path is so long and it's not easy work by any stretch of the imagination. Most people don't have what it takes to follow through. If it were easy - everyone would do it.
Best route to become a Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)?
Whats the best way of getting of becoming a CRNA starting from highschool? I'm 17 and I love medicine, specifically pharmacology or how drugs act on the brain\body. Anyways Ive wanted to be an Anesthesiologist but medical school is allot of money, stress, malnurish (lol) and I think I'd loose my mind...I only recently learned about Nurse Anesthetists and it sounds like a pretty good fit for me. Now to my base education. I am 17 and a senior in highschool. I've taken Chem (w\ labs), Bio (w\ labs) and Human Physiology. My grades arent the greatest in the C+ to B+ range but its been pretty established that I'm intelligent and the only thing that causes some trouble is my aspergers but thats getting off topic. Anyways basically I'm thinking of doing a nursing program at my community college and of course going for 4 years then working as an RN in the OR or ICU then finding a CRNA program...I have a few questions though: -What type of grades are CRNA programs looking for? I'm pretty sure I can nail grades if I really get down to it especially in science but my math track record is somewhat weak, I think It was because I disliked math so much -What type of course work\clinical experience do you get from community college nursing programs or even regular nursing programs? Is the course work similar to Pre-med? -Is there going to be a decent demand for Anesthesia providers in the future? That may sound stupid since now there is but I dont want to get into a bunch of debt trying to be a CRNA only to get paid not enough to pay my loans. I'm not really in it for the pay though it is nice I'm just looking for something >95k a year... Thanks for the responses in advance...
What is the best way for a foreign doctor (anesthesiologist) to become a CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist)?
Assuming you’ve decided on working in the USA and have figured out their convoluted immigration process, this particular website has outlined the steps for you: USA - IFNAEssentially, they boil down to…Get an American RN license. You can do this two ways - A. You contact the Commission for Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (contact info located in the above link) to see if your credentials are equivalent. If so, you can then take the NCLEX exam. After that, you are officially licensed. B. Just take a four-year RN degree somewhere in the USA.Apply to a CRNA program. There are quite a few of them available in the USA, and they will work for you as long as they are accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA). Depending on your credentials, you may be placed in an accelerated program.Take the National Certification Exam for CRNA’s. This is offered by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists.Voila! You can now work in the USA. Just make sure you recertify when you need to.I live in Canada, and they don’t actually have CRNA’s up here. They’re called Assistant Anesthetists (or something like that) and they don’t do as much as their counterparts down South. Their paycheck also reflects that reality.
Should I do ROTC if I want to become a CRNA?
ROTC is typically for people aiming for at least a bachelor's degree and then serving as a commissioned officer. While there are education benefits with ROTC, you can get other benefits from serving in different ways. I am a noncommisioned officer, so what I'm going to write is coming from an enlisted perspective. For example: You could join the Army national guard or air national guard in your hometown (or wherever you want). You would receive the montgomery GI bill at the very least, and at best you could get tuition reimbursement and other stipends. I went to college after I enlisted and it was all paid for; in fact, I didn't even bother using my GI bill (which would have just gone into my pocket). Many specialties also offer student loan repayment as an enlistment bonus. If you join the military looking for medical training, you WILL get medical training. Now more than ever, soldiers and airmen in the medical field are getting up close and personal with battlefield medicine and everything that comes with it. You will most likely come out of your enlistment with some very sought-after skills that people on the civilian side have little experience with. Here's my advice: Join the nearest guard unit right out of high school. Enter a medical MOS (army) or AFSC (air force). When you return from your career training and boot camp (anywhere from 6 to 12 months), you can either dive into a civilian job with the skills you just learned or go to college full-time for your certifications (since it's paid for by the guard unit). After your first enlistment is up, you can get out if you decide it's not for you. You'll be 22 or 24, with a degree, years of professional experience, and maturity and leadership skills that will take other people another decade to catch up to. From a career standpoint, you will have no problem getting hired anywhere. In the big picture, if you made a mistake and decide medicine isn't the field for you, you'll still be young (and at the age that most people realize their degree was a mistake :) ) I think that- unless you're uneasy with the moral implications of serving in the military- joining the guard would be the fastest way to an education and a professional job. Active duty is another animal entirely, and it doesn't sound like the route you're interested in taking. But talk it over with other people who have experience in the field. I hope this helps you out.
How do I use linear gradient in a full screen background with the React Native CRNA tool?
First I would recommend to check Getting Started · React Native link and check “Building Projects With Native Code” document to create React-Native application with setting up development environment for both Android and iOS.This approach uses react-native CLI which creates a pure react-native application along with native code-base for both Android & iOS project. That means it creates two separate directory for android and iOS project which you can maintain and modify separately.Now you can use react-native-linear-gradient 3-party library for linear gradiant background which requires some configuration at native code level.You should go through the documentation to know complete instructions how to install and integrate this library in your project as well.I hope it will help you!
How do I choose the best CRNA school?
First of all- ignore the ridiculous answer by Jose Boatright. Second of all- there are 120 Accredited CRNA programs in the United States. This means that graduating in good standing from any one of the programs qualifies you to sit for boards (National Certification Examination). After passing, you can then become a CRNA. Every one of the 120 programs has to meet stringent criteria such as number of clinical hours and types (and numbers) of anesthetic cases/techniques for ALL students before they're granted permission to graduate. Just like with anything in life- quality varies. When selecting a program you can look at deciding factors such as 1) your acceptance to the program, 2) boards passing rates, 3) tuition cost, 4) location- if that's important to you, 5) degree type and program duration, 6) class size, etc… I chose my program based on the following facts: in-state tuition, entry into practice Doctorate Degree, class size of 15 students, wide variety of clinical sites/cases/techniques of anesthesia, highly-regarded large medical community, almost 100% boards passing rate, and lastly: they accepted me over many other applicants.Always use the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (www.aana.com) as your official source for acurrate information. This page has info on ALL of the accredited CRNA programs in the nation: CRNA School Search
(optometrists only please) Do you like your career?
I am a current college student interested in optometry. Originally I wanted to go to medical school but after shadowing a couple of doctors I realized that I wanted to have a more flexible job where I could help people but have time for my family at the same time. So I shadowed an optometrist and loved what she did. However, my concern is that there is no future for optometry. If opthalmologists exist then why would somebody want to go to an optometrist? So all ODs, are you respected, do you think a career in optometry is rewarding, and lastly is the salary ok? I can't pay 40,000 a year for optometry school if It isn't at least a bit financially rewarding. I appreciate all the information I can get. Thank you!
With healthcare the way it is now and direction it's headed, is it smarter to become a nurse practitioner or a CRNA?
This is a tough question to answer because "smarter" is difficult to define. Career choices aren't just about money, but more about what you can be happy doing every day. For good nurses it's also about how you can help people.CRNA and Nurse Practitioner are both in-demand, well-paying career fields but they function in very different ways.Do you want to help patients deal with their complete healthcare needs or are you interested in monitoring a patient during surgical procedures. Do you like to talk to your patients or are you interested in being a part of their care for a specific and short duration.As a CRNA your autonomy is going to be limited. However as a Nurse Practitioner you will have the ability to practice with much more authority over your own work. There are even laws in the works to allow NPs to practice without physician supervision in many states. Check out this article for more information on the topic: Nurses could gain independence from doctors in many states NP seems to be a career with much more flexibility and freedom. This is the career choice that would be smarter if you don't want to be boxed in and you want to practice with increased autonomy.
How difficult is it to become a nurse anesthetist?
I will tell you my story.The first step is to earn a bachelors degree in nursing. I graduated from the Oregon Health and Sciences University (OHSU) in 1992. I didn’t feel that I was a great student, but I also wanted to have a “life” during school. I graduated with a 3.2 gpa.Next, you must work as an RN in a critical care area for a minimum of one, but usually two years. I and my nursing school friend Ron, got jobs right out of nursing school in a Cardiac Recovery Unit (CRU). We recovered patients that had just had heart surgery. After the first year in the CRU I began applying to anesthesia schools. I did not get accepted to a program the first year I applied, nor the second. On the third year I was an alternate at the program in Connecticut. They usually have about 150 qualified applicants for each class, and admit 10 students. I was finally offered a position in their class starting in May of 1996, four years after I started my nursing career.My friend Ron also had plans to apply at the same training program and he asked me how things were going after I had been in studies for the first summer. I told him that I had read more in the first 10 weeks of anesthesia school than I did in the entire 3 years I had spent in nursing school.In anesthesia school, grades of C are not considered passing and must be repeated. If your GPA drops below a 3.0, you will be asked to leave the program.On average at least one or two students will drop out. We lost two students by the end of the first year. However, the school directors want their students to succeed. If you are struggling academically or psychologically, the school will do their best to support the student and “pull” him through. The don’t like to have a high drop-out or failure rate, it looks bad for their reputation. But, that’s also why they screen their applicants thoroughly.Between clinicals (working everyday in the operating room doing anesthesia) and academic studies, the student will need to commit to 60 to 80 or more hours a week. There were operating room rotations that would start for me at 5:00am and I might not get done until midnight. As a student I have given anesthesia for 12 hour brain surgeries and then I go home, have dinner and study until 10:00pm.So, anesthesia school is challenging, but doable if you are a decent student. The most important attribute to succeed, is perseverance.
What are the pros and cons of becoming a nurse anesthetist vs. a doctor?
I've been a CRNA for nearly 18 years. I was 30 years old when I stepped foot on a college campus for the first time. I was a very poor high school student but I knew I wanted to do something in health care. I first trained as a paramedic and did well academically but in that process I learned about the profession of nurse anesthetists so I switched to nursing. I worked four years in an ICU to get the required experience before applying to anesthesia school. That gave me the opportunity to earn some income before heading back to school. I entered graduate school at age 40. I'll list the pros and cons as I see them. -Medical school and anesthesia residency is longer and more expensive than the CRNA route. -Anesthesiologists do make more money, but it's not four times the salary as the other commenter indicated. CRNAs make $120k to about $200k depending on where one lives. An MD should expect to earn about twice that. -CRNAs are one of the most autonomous advanced practice nurses and can legally practice independently. I've worked in dental and plastic surgery offices as an independent practitioner and have earned $300 to $400 per hour. -Because CRNAs have the same scope of practice as an anesthesiologist, their professional organization sees us as a direct threat to their profession. So, there is political conflict between the two professions. In most cases the individual MDs and CRNAs that work together get along just fine, at least in my personal experience. So, if you are young and have a lot of money or you're willing to go into massive debt, then go to med school. You'll receive more money and more political power. Otherwise the jobs are basically the same. I can say, I've been very happy with my career choice and would recommend it to anyone who is good at the biological sciences and wants to live a life in the helping professions. My work/life has been very satisfying.