Why is there such anamosity between the two professions? There are enough cases requiring anesthesia that will supply enough work for everyone and then some...isn't there? There is much strength in numbers, the nurses have been around forever...however I thought nurses were compassionate nurturing caregivers...it seems that is not evident in this AA vs CRNA debate. I don't need to fight for autonomy I was just asking about the direction of the profession for the future. I already have a PhD so I already have a 'Doctor' title.