Posted by AA R.N.
on May 7, 2009, 9:08 am, in reply to "Re: An Angry CRNA"
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As a nurse with a B.S.N and plenty of ICU experience like yourself, I know the abilities of the CRNA applicant. The difference between the two routes lies in the selection process involved to get into the different graduate schools. Angry CRNA is trying to convey that his qualifications match those of his peers and that this is superior to the background of the AA, as evidenced by "sorry guys your not equivilant, you are great providers..." In addition to the lack of spelling/grammar accuracy, your argument lacks merit and attempts to generalize the CRNA student body; as if everyone has a masters, Ph.D, so and so experience, etc. You have spent time and money invested into these side projects for what reason? I can think of a more suitable investment of those personal resources provided you are capable of getting past the difficult obstacles (medical school). The bottom line is the rigor of nursing school doesn't compare with that of a pre-med background and anyone with a few years of ICU experience can get into one of the many CRNA programs available. Since there is a shortage of nurses, it is not difficult at all to get a position in an ICU out of nursing school. I chose the AA path simply because nursing school was so easy a caveman could do it. The majority of it spent studying bogus care plans, and subjective nursing theories. The thought of a nursing graduate school being similar is this was more than I could bear. On the other hand, the AA selection process mimics the medical school one, which does not require a previous health care background and shouldn't. The AA student that manages to get past the higher hurdles than that of the CRNA student, such as above average GPA in sciences and GRE scores, has proven to be able to master arduous scientific concepts through challenging coursework. Experience does not mean you are capable of understanding what is going on physiologically with a patient, just that you are capable of carrying out orders. On a side note, you are right about one thing; this is an AA forum for discussing the profession. What are you doing here?
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