Posted by AA's Can Do iT on December 29, 2006, 8:11 am, in reply to "Re: R.N. to A.A."
My salary comparison is accurate. Independent CRNA pay IS similar to private practice MDA pay is some settings. Academic MDA pay is similar to private practice CRNA pay in a hospital setting.
Independent CRNA pay= Private Practice MDA pay
Hospital based CRNA pay= Academic MDA pay
What don't you understand?
Advanced Practice Nurses did not go to Medical School and should not make more money than 40% of all U.S. Physicians. But, the AAANA is a great lobby and has convinced our lawmakers to let Nurses Practice Medicine (Anesthesioogy) without a Medical Degree. The definition of Nursing means Physician Supervision takes place. Independent Nurse Practice is an Oxymoron that only corrupt lawmakers would allow.