Posted by klm on December 7, 2007, 10:23 am, in reply to "Re: CRNAs == AAs"
That's funny since I've been in the OR with fully "qualified" nurses who had no idea where to spike the irrigation bag. Not every nurse has experience with IV bags. Show them once & they'll never forget. Everyone has to start somewhere. The AA student isn't in the OR from day one & has a good foundation to build upon by the time they do get into the OR. Also, the board exam is taken 21-24 months after starting the program.