Hi DaveJ It's so nice to have a positive CRNA on this AA message board for once and not be brain wash into using politics or disrespecting the AA profession one day I would like to shake your hand and say thank you for being you but most of all having a positive out look on the AAs/AA-Cs as well as your profession CRNAs on the shortage of Anesthesia provider where AAs/AA-Cs are helping to fill the gap. My best friend Is a CRNA he lives In Dallas,Texas. Take Care