DD must think AA's are a threat, or DD would not be posting on this board. Most people do not bother with stuff they are not intimidated by. The funny thing is, AA's do not pose a threat. I have not seen a CRNA fired right after an AA was hired. There is so much work yet DD is worried enough to be a "messenger". DD wants factual documentation on claims made here with in. Yet multiple requests for DD to make the same factual reference are ignored. Why does this board need to suffice DD's agenda when DD will not carry the same weight of this so called MESSAGE that is needed to be delivered. Honestly I am and always will be sold on being an AA. That is because it fits my lifestyle. Had I been a Nurse in the ICU for three years or more, maybe I would have considered the CRNA route. The only message I believe DD is delivering, is that CRNA's are more worried about being independent and stopping the progression of other qualified Anesthesia providers. I do not want to be associated with an organization that facilitates that general idea, nor do I want to be a CRNA with counter parts that are scheming and holding conspiracy meetings. I mean seriously maybe the AANA should hold their next meeting in IRAN. They are facilitating Conferences now!