LOL...The only downside to the AA profession is that it is not recognized in all 50 states. And as long as crna's are around, it probably never will. I don't want to enter into a profession where I'm "discriminated" against because some crna want to downplay my profession. If you can't beat them, join them, right? LOL. There is a very big nursing union and I don't think there is enough AA's to top that. But, in all, I think I will pursue PA school. AA is just not for me.