Posted by "Advocate" AA-C Suppoter on July 17, 2009, 7:28 am, in reply to "Re: An Angry CRNA"
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Hi Stellzhellz, I couldn't have said it any better, that was well said. Are you an AA-C, AA-S, CRNA, SRNA, PA-C or other Allied Health Professional?
I do agree with you when you say CRNA's have honestly put in at least 6-7 years worth of training and schooling. However on the other hand that goes both ways, for example;
A Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) obtain a 4 years Bachelor's of Science degree in Chemistry with major emphasis vs. a BSN in Nursing no offense just speaking on facts, plus 2 years of critical care experience in the O.R. and I.C.U., operating the CAPB (Coronary Artery Bypass Machine Pump), IABP, LVAD, ECMO, ACLS, PALS, and NALS certified.
After 6 years worth of training on the job he/she decides to become a AA-C (Medical Anesthetist "Model")+ 2.5 years AA medical anesthetist school total = 8.5 years,
Master of Medical Science and Patient Monitor Systems (MMSc.).
Master of Health Sciences (MHSc.).
Master of Science in Anesthesia (MSA).
All In Anesthesiology Specialty.
A Registered Nurse (RN) obtain a 4 years Bachelor's of Science degree in Nursing, plus 2 years of critical care experience in CV I.C.U., operating IABP, CVVHD, LVAD, Titrate drips, ACLS and PALS certified.
After 6 years of training on the job, he/she decides to become a CRNA (Nurse Anesthetist "Model")+ 2.5 years NA nurse anesthetist school total 8.5 years,
Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN)
In Nurse Anesthesia Specialty.
What's the difference?
The point I'm trying to make is critical care plays a role in all aspect of patient care not just nursing.
What's the difference when it comes to Anesthesia & Critical Care as a Medical Anesthetist (AA-C) or Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in the ACT model?
And/or Anesthesia & Crtical Care as a Medical Doctor (Anesthesiologist, MD) and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (Anesthesiologist, DO)in the ACT model?
Allied Health Professionals and Nursing Professionals "BOTH" handle and manage critical patients in all other settings besides ICU for example;
E.R., O.R., I.C.U., Cath Lab, Angio, G.I., I.M.U. Floor status etc.
In closing both mid-level anesthesia providers AA-Cs/CRNAs both deserve tremendous "RESPECT" for their clinical expertise in giving anesthesia.
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