Dee and Erika, I've just begun reading posts on this board and you ladies are a breath of fresh air!! Please do not project the bravado and machismo onto all CRNAs or AAs. I've been a CRNA for 30+ years, independent of MDA supervision for the vast majority....the posts are not representative of the average anesthesia provider showing up and working hard every day. Do not let this silliness prevent you from entering the anesthesia provider field...it's a terrific and very rewarding area to work in. Dave.CRNA