For anyone looking to go into CRNA school, I 10000% recommend (if you can) being an ICU travel nurse for a few years (3 is good) and not taking contracts under 3K before taxes. Then saving strictly for CRNA school. After 3 or 4 years, you’ll have and working three 13 week contracts a year, you’ll have at least over $250K (after tax) saved up. If your School is $200K, you’ll have enough money to pay out of pocket and have money left over for everyday things (rent, car payments, groceries, etc). Also, no rush to go to CRNA school. I know someone who graduated with her BSN, traveled for 5 years after working 2 years and then went back to school and moved into her parents house just so she didn’t have to pay rent. There are options for you all ❤️
This is bad advice when considering opportunity cost with missing out on a CRNA salary for 2 plus extra years and having that in an investment account. But, if you’re terrified of debt which all debt isn’t bad debt but I digress. If you’re scared of debt then that’s an excellent plan!
As a CRNA, no matter the negatives, CRNA is a great profession and don’t mind the OR staff, no one knows what people are going through outside their job. Smile and be nice to all, if i had to do it again I would be a CRNA again.
Nah. I'll give the OR a little leeway, but I am quick to put my foot down and put them in their place should they begin to get close to the line. I will not be disrespected.
If school costs $200k and you get on avg between $180-200k before taxes, there’s no reason you can’t just rent a small apartment for $2k/mo and eat very cheaply by meal prepping and pay off the entire loans in 2 years.
After working on the psych unit of a hospital for 15 years, I had to get out. Hospitals are full of bullies in every department, wherever I went in the hospital, somebody tried to bully me. The nurses were the worst bullies I ever met.
I get this, there’s a saying “ nurses eat their young”. You definitely have to develop a thick skin and find a healthy way to take up for yourselves. Sorry for your experience
Really? Ugh fuaakkk. I'm in Marketing and was considered making a career transition to nursing but I cannot stand the bullying. I'm not about that life lol
What was your role? And were you a slug if you were a tech. True some nurses on the floor are bullies because a lot of them don’t know what they are doing and want everything done for them but if you weren’t useful in any capacity and you were constantly on your phone you have no room to complain because you’re part of the problem. Everyone always wants to blame someone else for their shortcomings.
CRNA is not for everyone, just the same as nursing is not for everyone. I have been a RN for 16 yrs now, 8 yrs in ICU and 8 yrs in PICC-line team. I was aggressively applying to CRNA 8 yrs ago but I change my mind after shadowing a CRNA in the O.R. for about a month. CRNAs get paid a lot because of what they do. Their job is very stressful. I did not like being in the O.R. and not being able to freely leave when you need to. Sometimes in nursing and like other careesr, you have to do what you love and let the money follow you. It has been shown individuals either rich or poor, they can also be content and miserable. I love being a PICC nurse and I don't want to trade this job for something else. I really don't understand the super ego health care workers (... RNs, MDs, Techs...).
I've always wanted to be a CRNA but I've been putting it off because I was afraid of making a critical error. Granted, you can make a critical error as an RN, but with anesthesia, you don't have much wiggle room and me being an introvert, I don't know if I would do well with the strong personalities in the OR.
Downsides for being a CRNA: Politics, call, children/infants/patients dying, surgeon egos/incompetence, surgeons doing cases on call because it’s convenient for them, limitations on practice based on poor knowledge of surgeons/pharmacy/nursing etc, OR nurse circulators thinking they are in charge and/or know more than anesthesia providers...
It is mind boggling that OR nurses think they can act like that. Why??? Why intervene with someone who was able to get the education and training to become a CRNA?...
@@yallamafez2428 I have been a CRNA since 2009 and a nurse since 1998. I’m well versed in my profession. I was referring to surgeons not understanding what CRNAs do.
All the respect in the world to you and what CRNA’s do. But you can’t compare not getting paid in CRNA School to physicians getting paid as Anesthesia Physician Residents. A more accurate comparison would be how in both CRNA School and Medical School no one gets paid. The training that doc’s do during Anesthesia Physician Residency is not comparable to CRNA School where you’re still a student and haven’t graduated. Anesthesia Physicians who are in Residency training are Physicians. They are not students. They have graduated with a degree as a M.D./D.O. That’s is why they’re further training (Residency. Not school) is subsidized by CMS/Federal Government.
@@olowolobaesther5017 this doesn't make sense. MD's also usually have a bachelor's before going to grad school. The point was both have under grad degrees, both have grad degrees, however one then ALSO has a residency (MD) so is paid for the residency. CRNA's are paid when they come out of school and start practicing and MD's also get paid when they come out of school and start practicing, only difference is the MD is in a residency training program. So either way both are not paid during school.
@@sammieb333 if both eventually will be become doctors in anesthesiology, I see no reason why CRNAs are not paid in school. That is the only compensation feasible.
I'm almost a CRNA, I am a CNA-2. Pretty close, right?! ;) I'm working my way up that way though. I'm only thinking about my RN for now, and then I can decide if I want to put in that time to become a CRNA like has been my childhood-adult life dream.
This is a long comment, sorry, but hopefully it’s worth your time. In answer to Miss Boyle, As someone who was a CRNA for 10 years, and who then went to medical school/anesthesia residency, it is possible. However, the focus of medical school, and being a physician, is so different from CRNA pathways, that you will receive no credit for having been a CRNA in the eyes of the people who are educating you in medical school. They don’t care. I was surprised at this. Being a physician is so different from being a nurse that medical school and and residency educators don’t much care about your nursing experience. Your job as a physician is just THAT different from your job as a nurse. Admittedly, anesthesia is anesthesia, but any other field is different. I believe Bolt is a bit wrong when he says the physician led anesthesia team is going to die out. That care team concept is definitely NOT dying out. It is alive and strong in most all of the bigger communities’ hospitals. Especially in the teaching hospitals in America. Smaller practices everywhere can be, and very often are, CRNA only. I worked as an independent CRNA for 6 years. Bolt seems like a great practitioner. He is telling a lot of truth about life in the OR. I spent 43 years doing anesthesia, as either a CRNA, and later as an anesthesiologist, working with hundreds of GREAT CRNAs. A LOT of what he says about day to day life is dead-on accurate. The title of Doctor, in a hospital setting, should be reserved for actual physicians, so the patients are not confused about the training, and education level, of the practitioner who is caring for them. Having been through both educational systems, I can tell you, there is NO comparison in the rigor and difficulty between the two educational levels. I’ve been there, I know. For example, the first two years of my medical school, we have 27 credit hours of hard science classes each semester. I never experienced that level of work in CRNA school. And the large CRNA school I was involved in (DNP granting level) never reached that work load. All that said, this was a very informative video. I’m retired now, having been a very CRNA-friendly anesthesiologist (you can ask ANY of the CRNA/SRNAs I worked with), but I believe I would have liked to have worked with Bolt. At my practice, we had 190 anesthesiologists and 300 CRNAs, and I can confidently say that I was in the top 3 favorite physicians in CRNA’s opinions. CRNAs would openly smile when they saw I was scheduled to work with them. What that said about my physician colleagues, I don’t know. So take all my comments as being CRNA friendly. No animosity or rancor here. I apologize for any offense taken by my comments. There was no offense intended. I was anesthetized three times by CRNA colleagues, so I am forever grateful for the skill set of the CRNAS of the world. Being a CRNA was, and is, a great profession.
Hello Wampas, thank you for the thoughtful perspective. I agree that medical school has a more general educational system designed to give foundational knowledge for physicians to begin training in very different specialties and focuses during residency. From your description of your career and now potential retirement I garner you went through nursing school and CRNA training a long time ago. Until the 80’s it was common for CRNA training programs to be post bachelors certificate education. These were strong clinical providers but the didactic and professional development was in a very different place then. I would agree that the trajectory decades ago for CRNAs was a significant difference when you went to medical school. I would argue that because you didn’t go through a more modern BSN program tailored at preparing independent thinkers for advanced practice, and then a doctoral CRNA program aimed at producing full practice independent providers, perhaps your view is limited on the topic. It’s great to hear you’ve had a rewarding career and I would have enjoyed working in a group with you as well!
@@BoltCRNA - Thanks for the kind words. Alas, it was a looong time ago that I did Nursing school/anesthesia school. Back then, in fact, I was accepted into anesthesia school before I got out of Nursing school. No ICU experience, nothing. Hell, I was a real relic. I was a Diploma nurse, no degree of any kind. So, yes, times have certainly changed. I really admired the skill level of the CRNAs I worked with. I was truly blessed in working with them. I tried every day to show, by example, that members of the two ‘armed camps’ involved in the politics, could actually get along, and the patients would benefit by the ‘two heads are better than one’ concept. Sometimes, anesthesia is a two person job. Sometimes even more than two, as I probably don’t have to tell you. A toast - May you have an excellent, fulfilling career, leaving behind you a trail of safe, comfortably pain free, and satisfied, patients. They are, after all, what truly matters. Also, internet civility is a thing with me. I have to compliment you on your civility during our conversations. It’s refreshing. The world, especially the anesthesia world, needs more civility.
@Mazen Kuseybi - If you have the resume to get into Med school, and the drive to be dog tired for 8-10 years, it is much more professionally rewarding to be a physician, having been both. You are respected in the highest levels of an honorable profession. You have so many more opportunities open to you as a physician. Whether as a clinician, a researcher, both, or neither. Respect and prestige are connected to your MD degree. Patients have more respect for you as well, unless you’re a total jerk. There are so many holes in the education of a CRNA that are filled in by a physician’s education. As a CRNA, I didn’t know what I didn’t know. I realize my CRNA school left much to be desired, but, as I have said, Medical school takes 4 years of college, with heavyweight science courses, not nursing courses, 4 years of HEAVY basic sciences/intense clinical education in Med school, and then the real work begins, with 4-8 years of specialized residency, sitting up many a night, attempting to manage a critical ventilator patient, while directing the nursing/respiratory therapy staff while managing all the other ICU patients in your unit, or a clinic full of complex elderly patients, or sick premies, or ER trauma, or whatever specialty you choose. Never mind day to day anesthesia decisions for complex surgical patients, if you do choose anesthesia. There is no way to stuff ALL THAT education and experience, into nursing school, 2-3 years of ICU nursing experience, carrying out physician orders (not having to generate the orders), then 2 years or so of anesthesia school. I’m sorry, but as much pride as I had in myself, and later on, in the CRNAS I worked with, it’s just the cold hard facts. The two educational experiences are on completely different levels. No where in nursing school did I have 27 credit hours of hard science courses each semester, like I had during the first two years of Medical school. It just doesn’t happen on the way to becoming a CRNA, or any other NP specialty. But, I will repeat again and again, being a CRNA is an interesting and honorable profession, one that you will be proud of. However, you would hate to look back and say, “God, I wish I would have tried for Med school.” I doubt this helped much, sorry. Everyone is so different. Only you can decide.
I agree with the majority of your comment, but the title DOCTOR should stay where it is. We as a society need to actively use correct and specific terminology. A physician is a physician. A doctor yes, but specifically a physician. Lessening the title of another profession to better identify the more socially accepted one will further divide high level professions within medicine.
I'd just add to your well constructed comments that a lot is based on the individual practitioner . I've been a CRNA for 20 years in a variety of settings. Other than not being able to drop an echo probe, I'd put myself up against anybody.
Lol 7am? For me it was 6am for 20+ years. I agree with you. I hadn't considered that, and it was brutal. But, looking back, I wouldn't change a thing. I worked in small ambulatory settings, so generally lighter hours than the hospital, but there until the surgeon is DONE. Never could bank on being out by any particular time. Nice video
I am a Surgical Tech and i still have to explain what I do.......I mentioned to my Aunt that I wanted to be a CRNA, explained what they do and she said "Med school this late?" lol I'm like its not med school!!!
You’ll have to smack out RN school and get BSN, then 1-3 years ICU, then 3 years CRNA. I’m sure you know that. Tons of school and tons of time... I started out as a military medic. Definitely worth it. I’ll be applying to CRNA in a few months myself. Best of luck man. We got this 💪🏼
Your video just came up on my iPad today…..I’m 62 but I’ve still been interested in different areas of the medical field. I just think it’s fun to learn. Your video is very good…have you kept your videos in some kind of order? I guess I’m stuck in my “time of life” and really like to start from the 1st video and staying in numerical order (maybe?) just curious. Vicki
Everything you mention is exactly the same in any residency I have experienced as an NP, having been through two educational experiences and residencies -- no life, money is hard at times, hard hard work, stress, overwork and overwhelming - long days of work, always having to start at the bottom and learning different methods of doing things from multiple preceptors daily. This is not specific to CRNAs; it is particular to our training. Medical model training is tough - period. I do agree with the high pay in taxes (way too much), the call is the same for many NPs, but I will also say that since being an NP (PMHNP) my pay has been better than at any time in my entire career (private practice). I would not do anything else -- so glad I put up with all the hard times in the past to get here no doubt it is well worth it.
Dang looking sharp i like it *whistles* Edit: yes ill love to hear about the negative sides in CRNA i always hear about the good things about it, keep up the good work. 💯
@@bobanderson8689 Yes, its just time for me to take a path where i will enjoy something for the rest of my life rather than questioning myself if i wanna do this path or not, I know the job isn't fun and i know it can be stressful but on the bright side I will be happy for my success and where I would stand. x)
@@PrincePalmUwU their job is actually very easy and boring😂😂 TRUST ME , I work with anesthesiologist, you won’t regret it, obviously it requires some stress but really it’s not bad at all and barely and physical movements they sit on a chair and watch a screen the entire duration of surgery
I wake up between 3am and 5am every single day without an alarm. I have no idea why. I'm an RRT about to start nursing school so I can become a CRNA in a few years. Intubating and placing a lines is just fun for me for some reason. I love a good challenge. They paralyzed this dude to intubate in the ER once then shortly discovered the guy had a laryngeal tumor with absolutely no visible airway. Holy Crap, dude should've had a soft tissue neck CT first oops! I had to bag him until the vec wore off and he started to take spontaneous breaths. As soon as he inhaled an extremely small airway appeared then bam in went the bougie and et tube. Sweatin bullets man!
@Bolt CRNA- Can you make a video of purfusionist vs CRNA? I want to know what both can do and can’t do in their field. Which one is better? Who has better social life, financial stability etc?
its taken me years to know what i do now but...here are my two cents, personally if you just want to make great money and work in healthcare go for perfusionist, not a lot of people consider the field there also are not a lot of job openings although it seems they will always need them i don't think the job will die anytime soon like some people have said, at least from what doctors at my hospital told me. you need bachelors in anything technically and some pre recs then apply to perfusion school its about 2 years, they make amazing money considering schooling is not terrible, if you live in a really demanding city like Dallas TX you'll always have work. perfusionist starting make a little less than crna but im sure over time they can work their way up to same salary also crna have way more stress and way more school and time and student loans in my opinion. MY plan was to become a perfusionist, but after working in the OR as a tech i was traumatized and dont ever want to step foot in a hospital ever again. please please please get a entry job in the OR at a heart hospital observe the job duties of perfusionist and anesthesiologist(they both work in OR) youll see what it truly means to be a healthcare provider:) i have so much respect for doctors nurses and allllll healthcare workers especially during these covid times but i personally dont want to put my body mind soul through what they do. if u want money like me and want a job that is not insanely stressful get a job in tech, tech is the future u can make 6 figure+ salary working on computers ect. Crna vs perfusionist... easy answer perfusionist.to be crna u need to work in icu i would never want to work as a nurse in ICU, could i do it and survive...sure but y y would i do that. so many kids want to be doctors and nurses and have the name of a respectable job title but dont realize at what cost, explore all fields dont ever limit yourself maybe u hate healthcare or maybe youll absolutely LOVE it, but you dont know and these youtube videos wont tell u either u need to get a real job alongside them in the real world and make that decision yourself.
Great video. Can you do a video about the specific factors one needs to consider when looking for a first job (i.e., "medical directed" vs other types or, for example, places where CRNA is not allowed to do blocks or other procedures) and the consequence. Another video that might be good is to talk about being W-2 vs 1099? Thank you:)
Idk if anyone will see this but I'm switching gears from pursing MD school to nursing with a hope to get into a DNP CRNA program. I'm about to finish my undergrad degree and hope to do a BSN post bacc. My GPA took a pretty bad hit but I have an upward trend back up to all A's and a couple B's. Would my application be thrown out or do I have a chance?
Accelerated Bsn schools are really competitive and expensive. All I can say is research the schools you want to go and have all the perquisites out the way before graduation. A lot of schools won’t except prerequisite with less than a B grade. Have letter of recommendation done to. And take the teas and hes-2 and exam before you graduate
@@MrLuffy9131 Thanks man. I considered CAA but decided to go BSN because its more flexible in terms of specialty and places I could work. Im in my second semester of an ABSN program and loving it :)
I don’t particularly like nothing but negative videos because in life everything has positives and negatives but I do think CRNA is made they way it is for a reason. You are dealing with literal lives so - the pros and cons balance each other for me.
At least with my wife being an esthetician I don't have to explain I won't be doing facials...but she's already asked me if I'll be able to give her botox lol
You're not a DOCTOR, you're NURSE period. if your inferiority complex is bothering you, and you want to be called "doctor" got to medical school then... oh right you're not smart enough to be accepted or pass it :(
@@gannonbest7251 LMAOOOO sure you are buddy just like chiropractor. i know you want to be a doctor and to roleplay and wear lab coat and stethoscope and you want people to call you doctor, but you aren't smart enough to get accepted and make it through med school i get it, but please when you finish roleplaying, call the REAL doctors to deal with the patient.
Hey Jason! Loved the video as usual... I'd love to know your thoughts on newly graduated nurses looking to get into the ICU. Do you absolutely need that 1 year minimum as Med-Surge? Is it recommended before the ICU role? Thanks for all you do. Looking to join Ketamine Kings!!!
Do all cases start at 7am? Are they such work where you can start later in perhaps surgery centers, plastic surgery offices, or dental practices etc? Thanks
I’m 21, looking into getting my BSN and later going to into CRNA school. Should I consider another field im a hard worker but everywhere I look it’s constant negatives about the nursing field. Is the money worth it or should I go into the tech industry?
Ik it’s been a while since you posted the comment, but I wanted to give you my own perspective. Just got my BSN in my mid-twenties. Nursing and Nursing School are both physically, mentally, and emotionally taxing. Nursing school is unlike any other type of undergraduate-level coursework, and the minimum expectation of effort is easily 2-3x that of most other undergrad fields (I have a previous Bachelor’s that I skated through, comparatively). Some assignments will require 20+ hours of work, and you may only get between an 80-90% on your grade. Time with friends and family will be minimal, if at all. I’m also a hard worker(4.0 GPA on pre-requisites; 3.7 GPA on BSN), and this was my experience. All that said, don’t let it scare you off if you genuinely feel that nursing is the career for you. Yes, it can be stressful; but these days, so can almost every other career field. I have absolutely zero regrets about going into nursing in my mid-twenties. One final piece of advice: just like Medicine, don’t go into it if you’re only interested in the money. More often than not, the pay doesn’t really balance the mental/emotional stress. You really have to be passionate about some aspect of nursing/healthcare to really make it worth pursuing. Edit: P.S. if you’re interested in CRNA long-term, just be aware that the “Nursing Model” and the “Medical Model” are very different, and Scope of Practice limitations might bother you. Do some research on Scope of Practice of CRNA’s in your state, because Medical School may be more your route if you don’t think CRNA Scope of Practice will be fulfilling to you. I want to be an FNP someday, because it meshes well with my career goals. Just be cautious that you’re not using BSN to DNP as a side-step of Medical School to become a provider quickly; being a competent provider of quality care is way more important than the speed at which you achieve that license to practice.
How long are the surgeries or how often do you get a break as a CRNA? I never thought about the bathroom breaks because I often go every hour right after coffee and couple hours after that (Usually drinking 3-4 liters a day of water).
Can you please elaborate a little more on the "Politics" section? Maybe make a separate video on that? You said "People" get angry about nurses getting a Doctorate degree. What do you mean by people? Doctors or patients?
I dont see why CRNA's shouldnt be allowed to use their doctoral title in a medical setting. It makes the patient think/know that they are being cared for by someone who has completed a terminal degree (which is the truth). I get the doctors want the prestiege that comes with the title and get their panties in a knot about how the schooling to be an MD is harder, but at the end of the day crna's have a doctoral degree. I can also see how the nurse doctor thing could be confusing, but it can always be explained. Its not like CRNA's are impersonating MD's, and it can be easily explained. Psychologists have a doctoral degree and they go by doctor 🤷🏻♂️ hopefully that changes. just my 2 cents.
@@BoltCRNA I'm in my 30s as well and still get carded. I almost had my license confiscated because they didn't believe it was mine. But in the long run, looking youthful will be a blessing. Professional its tough sometimes though.
You would need to ask the CRNA program which clinical rotations sites they train at. You would then ask them which of these sites shares anesthesia cases with other anesthesia trainees.
Call as a provider is never as lucrative as it is for a nurse with a union. My call pay is basically the same pay I get if I'm working scheduled cases during the day.
@@sirena9167 Yes, they are cases that last a long time. I have been in a 12 hour or longer craniotomy more than once. Muscle flaps are also long cases can last 12 or more hours. But there is always another anesthesia provider to ket you go to the bathroom😉. I am a CRNA.
@@sirena9167 OMG this is the question I've been wondering in my head but thought it was crazy for asking lol. So glad there's someone to relieve you for bathroom breaks 😊😊
Your residency is within the CRNA program. You'll have a certain number of hours and case types to complete to be allowed to take boards when you graduate. There are some fellowships you can do after you graduate if you want.
He never said he calls himself a doctor. He was saying he’s not an anesthesiologist’s assistant, which is true. CRNA’s have a lot more autonomy than just providing anesthesia for an anesthesiologist.
Can you do a video of what Nursing School (Not CRNA School) is like? I’m planning to be in two music ensembles at my university as well as do Nursing but idk if it’ll be too much
His channel is more about advanced practice nursing. He doesn’t really cover the very beginning stages of making the decision to do nursing or not and all it entails. There are a lot of other resources on UA-cam that cover this topic 🥰
Hi! Im so new and i really have no idea about med school but im considering CRNA? Is it possible to proceed from a crna to a physician anesthesiologist? Or should i just disregard crna and go straight to physician?
So there are dental anesthesiologists, nurse anesthesiologists and physician anesthesiologists. We all provide anesthesia but go about completely different paths to that role. There is no bridge or crossover between any of us education or license wise.
Hey Jason, this is off the topic of this video, but I just wanted to ask a couple of questions: 1) is it a rule in USA to have one year of ICU experience down before going into ICU travel nursing or can you get hired as a new grad travel nurse? (I’m a nursing student in Canada with hopes of moving over to the States once I’m finished) 2) In one of your older videos, you mentioned being an ICU travel nurse for 6 years before going into CRNA school. Do all CRNA schools in USA generally consider travel nursing as part of work experience requirements before applying to CRNA school or is it just your school? (It doesn’t really say in most schools websites)
P.S: it is also nice of you to talk about the cons of CRNA in this video. It gave me a clear picture of the good and the bad and the challenges you go through.
Hey Ada. I don't know of any legitimate travel nurse companies that will work with ICU nurses with less than a year of experience. Some require 2 years. CRNA schools count travel nursing in the ICU as experience. They don't care the pay or contract status of your working history in the ICU.
I have been a UM/UR nurse for 14 years and was a house supervisor for 7 years a manager for 8 and director for 3 and half. I could never have been a CRNA. I love screaming at physicians way too much and taking away their money. As a side flex it’s only the mean, rude, and shitty physicians I “yell” at and have develop a stinging low volume belittling communication style that often results in rage, threats, and even crying. But the CEO of our hospital is well aware I can clear out the entire cafeteria of surgeons and thinks it’s great. The good surgeons have no clue who I am as a side note but the chief of service gave up after logging over 200 complaints against me. Save a hospital tens of millions a year and you get lots of latitude… who knew?
You are a toxic individual, from your own self-description. I’m so glad that only twice in 45 years did I ever work with someone like you. They both acted just exactly as you describe. Physicians just shook their heads and tried to avoid them, as to not add any extra annoyance to our day. But all of us knew that they were just toxicity in motion, contributing nothing to improving patient care. As a physician, I’ll let you know, you didn’t have as much ‘power’ over the physicians as you thought you did. Sorry to tell you. Man, I’m so glad I’m retired.
For anyone looking to go into CRNA school, I 10000% recommend (if you can) being an ICU travel nurse for a few years (3 is good) and not taking contracts under 3K before taxes. Then saving strictly for CRNA school. After 3 or 4 years, you’ll have and working three 13 week contracts a year, you’ll have at least over $250K (after tax) saved up. If your School is $200K, you’ll have enough money to pay out of pocket and have money left over for everyday things (rent, car payments, groceries, etc).
Also, no rush to go to CRNA school. I know someone who graduated with her BSN, traveled for 5 years after working 2 years and then went back to school and moved into her parents house just so she didn’t have to pay rent. There are options for you all ❤️
THANK YOU for this comment!
This is bad advice when considering opportunity cost with missing out on a CRNA salary for 2 plus extra years and having that in an investment account. But, if you’re terrified of debt which all debt isn’t bad debt but I digress. If you’re scared of debt then that’s an excellent plan!
I want to do this but I’m sooo afraid of traveling ICU and CRNA school not liking that for some reason
@@bluethunder9102 that’s certainly something to consider
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As a CRNA, no matter the negatives, CRNA is a great profession and don’t mind the OR staff, no one knows what people are going through outside their job. Smile and be nice to all, if i had to do it again I would be a CRNA again.
Nah. I'll give the OR a little leeway, but I am quick to put my foot down and put them in their place should they begin to get close to the line. I will not be disrespected.
I 100% agree
If school costs $200k and you get on avg between $180-200k before taxes, there’s no reason you can’t just rent a small apartment for $2k/mo and eat very cheaply by meal prepping and pay off the entire loans in 2 years.
After working on the psych unit of a hospital for 15 years, I had to get out. Hospitals are full of bullies in every department, wherever I went in the hospital, somebody tried to bully me. The nurses were the worst bullies I ever met.
I get this, there’s a saying “ nurses eat their young”. You definitely have to develop a thick skin and find a healthy way to take up for yourselves. Sorry for your experience
I'm a nurse, and nurses are definitely bullies. I see it all the time. I'm sick of my colleagues already and just---kind of hate nurses, ngl.
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Really? Ugh fuaakkk. I'm in Marketing and was considered making a career transition to nursing but I cannot stand the bullying. I'm not about that life lol
What was your role? And were you a slug if you were a tech. True some nurses on the floor are bullies because a lot of them don’t know what they are doing and want everything done for them but if you weren’t useful in any capacity and you were constantly on your phone you have no room to complain because you’re part of the problem. Everyone always wants to blame someone else for their shortcomings.
CRNA is not for everyone, just the same as nursing is not for everyone. I have been a RN for 16 yrs now, 8 yrs in ICU and 8 yrs in PICC-line team. I was aggressively applying to CRNA 8 yrs ago but I change my mind after shadowing a CRNA in the O.R. for about a month. CRNAs get paid a lot because of what they do. Their job is very stressful. I did not like being in the O.R. and not being able to freely leave when you need to. Sometimes in nursing and like other careesr, you have to do what you love and let the money follow you. It has been shown individuals either rich or poor, they can also be content and miserable. I love being a PICC nurse and I don't want to trade this job for something else. I really don't understand the super ego health care workers (... RNs, MDs, Techs...).
I've always wanted to be a CRNA but I've been putting it off because I was afraid of making a critical error. Granted, you can make a critical error as an RN, but with anesthesia, you don't have much wiggle room and me being an introvert, I don't know if I would do well with the strong personalities in the OR.
Dealing with strong personalities is a learned skill. It comes with time.
It's rough.
Move to Chicago
Downsides for being a CRNA: Politics, call, children/infants/patients dying, surgeon egos/incompetence, surgeons doing cases on call because it’s convenient for them, limitations on practice based on poor knowledge of surgeons/pharmacy/nursing etc, OR nurse circulators thinking they are in charge and/or know more than anesthesia providers...
It is mind boggling that OR nurses think they can act like that. Why??? Why intervene with someone who was able to get the education and training to become a CRNA?...
Oh, you're foreshadowing the part two of this topic releasing next week..
@@coffeepandacat That's because they're jealous. Jealousy comes in different forms.
Poor knowledge of surgeons? Are you kidding? You don’t know what you don’t know, and when it comes to nurse practitioners, that’s a lot.
@@yallamafez2428 I have been a CRNA since 2009 and a nurse since 1998. I’m well versed in my profession. I was referring to surgeons not understanding what CRNAs do.
All the respect in the world to you and what CRNA’s do. But you can’t compare not getting paid in CRNA School to physicians getting paid as Anesthesia Physician Residents. A more accurate comparison would be how in both CRNA School and Medical School no one gets paid. The training that doc’s do during Anesthesia Physician Residency is not comparable to CRNA School where you’re still a student and haven’t graduated. Anesthesia Physicians who are in Residency training are Physicians. They are not students. They have graduated with a degree as a M.D./D.O. That’s is why they’re further training (Residency. Not school) is subsidized by CMS/Federal Government.
But most CRNA students are also graduates from BSN and RN so I don’t really see why they should not be paid.
@@olowolobaesther5017 this doesn't make sense. MD's also usually have a bachelor's before going to grad school. The point was both have under grad degrees, both have grad degrees, however one then ALSO has a residency (MD) so is paid for the residency. CRNA's are paid when they come out of school and start practicing and MD's also get paid when they come out of school and start practicing, only difference is the MD is in a residency training program. So either way both are not paid during school.
@@sammieb333 so why can't crnas be paid during grad school?
@@sammieb333 it does make sense.
@@sammieb333 if both eventually will be become doctors in anesthesiology, I see no reason why CRNAs are not paid in school. That is the only compensation feasible.
Why do i feel like nursing in general has to constantly explain what our role is ... I’m in my residency and its already old, oops!
All about education.
I'm almost a CRNA, I am a CNA-2. Pretty close, right?! ;) I'm working my way up that way though. I'm only thinking about my RN for now, and then I can decide if I want to put in that time to become a CRNA like has been my childhood-adult life dream.
Maybe consider a video discussing CRNA fellowships, benefits, disadvantages etc.
Good idea, thanks.
This is a long comment, sorry, but hopefully it’s worth your time.
In answer to Miss Boyle, As someone who was a CRNA for 10 years, and who then went to medical school/anesthesia residency, it is possible. However, the focus of medical school, and being a physician, is so different from CRNA pathways, that you will receive no credit for having been a CRNA in the eyes of the people who are educating you in medical school. They don’t care. I was surprised at this.
Being a physician is so different from being a nurse that medical school and and residency educators don’t much care about your nursing experience. Your job as a physician is just THAT different from your job as a nurse. Admittedly, anesthesia is anesthesia, but any other field is different.
I believe Bolt is a bit wrong when he says the physician led anesthesia team is going to die out. That care team concept is definitely NOT dying out. It is alive and strong in most all of the bigger communities’ hospitals. Especially in the teaching hospitals in America. Smaller practices everywhere can be, and very often are, CRNA only. I worked as an independent CRNA for 6 years.
Bolt seems like a great practitioner. He is telling a lot of truth about life in the OR. I spent 43 years doing anesthesia, as either a CRNA, and later as an anesthesiologist, working with hundreds of GREAT CRNAs. A LOT of what he says about day to day life is dead-on accurate.
The title of Doctor, in a hospital setting, should be reserved for actual physicians, so the patients are not confused about the training, and education level, of the practitioner who is caring for them. Having been through both educational systems, I can tell you, there is NO comparison in the rigor and difficulty between the two educational levels. I’ve been there, I know. For example, the first two years of my medical school, we have 27 credit hours of hard science classes each semester. I never experienced that level of work in CRNA school. And the large CRNA school I was involved in (DNP granting level) never reached that work load.
All that said, this was a very informative video. I’m retired now, having been a very CRNA-friendly anesthesiologist (you can ask ANY of the CRNA/SRNAs I worked with), but I believe I would have liked to have worked with Bolt. At my practice, we had 190 anesthesiologists and 300 CRNAs, and I can confidently say that I was in the top 3 favorite physicians in CRNA’s opinions. CRNAs would openly smile when they saw I was scheduled to work with them. What that said about my physician colleagues, I don’t know.
So take all my comments as being CRNA friendly. No animosity or rancor here. I apologize for any offense taken by my comments. There was no offense intended. I was anesthetized three times by CRNA colleagues, so I am forever grateful for the skill set of the CRNAS of the world.
Being a CRNA was, and is, a great profession.
Hello Wampas, thank you for the thoughtful perspective. I agree that medical school has a more general educational system designed to give foundational knowledge for physicians to begin training in very different specialties and focuses during residency.
From your description of your career and now potential retirement I garner you went through nursing school and CRNA training a long time ago. Until the 80’s it was common for CRNA training programs to be post bachelors certificate education. These were strong clinical providers but the didactic and professional development was in a very different place then. I would agree that the trajectory decades ago for CRNAs was a significant difference when you went to medical school. I would argue that because you didn’t go through a more modern BSN program tailored at preparing independent thinkers for advanced practice, and then a doctoral CRNA program aimed at producing full practice independent providers, perhaps your view is limited on the topic.
It’s great to hear you’ve had a rewarding career and I would have enjoyed working in a group with you as well!
@@BoltCRNA - Thanks for the kind words. Alas, it was a looong time ago that I did Nursing school/anesthesia school. Back then, in fact, I was accepted into anesthesia school before I got out of Nursing school. No ICU experience, nothing. Hell, I was a real relic. I was a Diploma nurse, no degree of any kind. So, yes, times have certainly changed.
I really admired the skill level of the CRNAs I worked with. I was truly blessed in working with them. I tried every day to show, by example, that members of the two ‘armed camps’ involved in the politics, could actually get along, and the patients would benefit by the ‘two heads are better than one’ concept. Sometimes, anesthesia is a two person job. Sometimes even more than two, as I probably don’t have to tell you.
A toast - May you have an excellent, fulfilling career, leaving behind you a trail of safe, comfortably pain free, and satisfied, patients. They are, after all, what truly matters.
Also, internet civility is a thing with me. I have to compliment you on your civility during our conversations. It’s refreshing. The world, especially the anesthesia world, needs more civility.
@Mazen Kuseybi - If you have the resume to get into Med school, and the drive to be dog tired for 8-10 years, it is much more professionally rewarding to be a physician, having been both. You are respected in the highest levels of an honorable profession. You have so many more opportunities open to you as a physician. Whether as a clinician, a researcher, both, or neither. Respect and prestige are connected to your MD degree. Patients have more respect for you as well, unless you’re a total jerk.
There are so many holes in the education of a CRNA that are filled in by a physician’s education. As a CRNA, I didn’t know what I didn’t know. I realize my CRNA school left much to be desired, but, as I have said, Medical school takes 4 years of college, with heavyweight science courses, not nursing courses, 4 years of HEAVY basic sciences/intense clinical education in Med school, and then the real work begins, with 4-8 years of specialized residency, sitting up many a night, attempting to manage a critical ventilator patient, while directing the nursing/respiratory therapy staff while managing all the other ICU patients in your unit, or a clinic full of complex elderly patients, or sick premies, or ER trauma, or whatever specialty you choose. Never mind day to day anesthesia decisions for complex surgical patients, if you do choose anesthesia.
There is no way to stuff ALL THAT education and experience, into nursing school, 2-3 years of ICU nursing experience, carrying out physician orders (not having to generate the orders), then 2 years or so of anesthesia school.
I’m sorry, but as much pride as I had in myself, and later on, in the CRNAS I worked with, it’s just the cold hard facts. The two educational experiences are on completely different levels. No where in nursing school did I have 27 credit hours of hard science courses each semester, like I had during the first two years of Medical school. It just doesn’t happen on the way to becoming a CRNA, or any other NP specialty.
But, I will repeat again and again, being a CRNA is an interesting and honorable profession, one that you will be proud of. However, you would hate to look back and say, “God, I wish I would have tried for Med school.”
I doubt this helped much, sorry. Everyone is so different. Only you can decide.
I agree with the majority of your comment, but the title DOCTOR should stay where it is. We as a society need to actively use correct and specific terminology. A physician is a physician. A doctor yes, but specifically a physician. Lessening the title of another profession to better identify the more socially accepted one will further divide high level professions within medicine.
I'd just add to your well constructed comments that a lot is based on the individual practitioner . I've been a CRNA for 20 years in a variety of settings. Other than not being able to drop an echo probe, I'd put myself up against anybody.
Whatever your doing it’s working, Bolt. Looking good!
Mucho Gracias.
People : Hey what do you do ?
Future self : Uh Anesthesia...
Why did I think early was like 3am 😂 when you said 7 I was like oh thank god
Lol 7am? For me it was 6am for 20+ years. I agree with you. I hadn't considered that, and it was brutal. But, looking back, I wouldn't change a thing. I worked in small ambulatory settings, so generally lighter hours than the hospital, but there until the surgeon is DONE. Never could bank on being out by any particular time. Nice video
I am a Surgical Tech and i still have to explain what I do.......I mentioned to my Aunt that I wanted to be a CRNA, explained what they do and she said "Med school this late?" lol I'm like its not med school!!!
Also as a surg tech you are also dehydrated and hungry lol.
You’ll have to smack out RN school and get BSN, then 1-3 years ICU, then 3 years CRNA. I’m sure you know that. Tons of school and tons of time... I started out as a military medic. Definitely worth it. I’ll be applying to CRNA in a few months myself. Best of luck man. We got this 💪🏼
Lol if ur complaining about a tech position u definitely shouldn’t be moving up😂
Your video just came up on my iPad today…..I’m 62 but I’ve still been interested in different areas of the medical field. I just think it’s fun to learn. Your video is very good…have you kept your videos in some kind of order? I guess I’m stuck in my “time of life” and really like to start from the 1st video and staying in numerical order (maybe?) just curious. Vicki
Everything you mention is exactly the same in any residency I have experienced as an NP, having been through two educational experiences and residencies -- no life, money is hard at times, hard hard work, stress, overwork and overwhelming - long days of work, always having to start at the bottom and learning different methods of doing things from multiple preceptors daily. This is not specific to CRNAs; it is particular to our training. Medical model training is tough - period. I do agree with the high pay in taxes (way too much), the call is the same for many NPs, but I will also say that since being an NP (PMHNP) my pay has been better than at any time in my entire career (private practice). I would not do anything else -- so glad I put up with all the hard times in the past to get here no doubt it is well worth it.
Dang looking sharp i like it *whistles*
Edit: yes ill love to hear about the negative sides in CRNA i always hear about the good things about it, keep up the good work. 💯
Thanks 🙏🏽
Lol I see ur comments around other crna videos. U want to be a crna right?
@@bobanderson8689 Yes, its just time for me to take a path where i will enjoy something for the rest of my life rather than questioning myself if i wanna do this path or not, I know the job isn't fun and i know it can be stressful but on the bright side I will be happy for my success and where I would stand. x)
@@PrincePalmUwU their job is actually very easy and boring😂😂 TRUST ME , I work with anesthesiologist, you won’t regret it, obviously it requires some stress but really it’s not bad at all and barely and physical movements they sit on a chair and watch a screen the entire duration of surgery
I wake up between 3am and 5am every single day without an alarm. I have no idea why. I'm an RRT about to start nursing school so I can become a CRNA in a few years. Intubating and placing a lines is just fun for me for some reason. I love a good challenge. They paralyzed this dude to intubate in the ER once then shortly discovered the guy had a laryngeal tumor with absolutely no visible airway. Holy Crap, dude should've had a soft tissue neck CT first oops! I had to bag him until the vec wore off and he started to take spontaneous breaths. As soon as he inhaled an extremely small airway appeared then bam in went the bougie and et tube. Sweatin bullets man!
More or less it sounds like you gotta have thick skin in the game. Great video by the way!!
@Bolt CRNA- Can you make a video of purfusionist vs CRNA? I want to know what both can do and can’t do in their field. Which one is better? Who has better social life, financial stability etc?
I don’t know any personally but I’ll keep it in mind.
its taken me years to know what i do now but...here are my two cents, personally if you just want to make great money and work in healthcare go for perfusionist, not a lot of people consider the field there also are not a lot of job openings although it seems they will always need them i don't think the job will die anytime soon like some people have said, at least from what doctors at my hospital told me. you need bachelors in anything technically and some pre recs then apply to perfusion school its about 2 years, they make amazing money considering schooling is not terrible, if you live in a really demanding city like Dallas TX you'll always have work. perfusionist starting make a little less than crna but im sure over time they can work their way up to same salary also crna have way more stress and way more school and time and student loans in my opinion. MY plan was to become a perfusionist, but after working in the OR as a tech i was traumatized and dont ever want to step foot in a hospital ever again. please please please get a entry job in the OR at a heart hospital observe the job duties of perfusionist and anesthesiologist(they both work in OR) youll see what it truly means to be a healthcare provider:) i have so much respect for doctors nurses and allllll healthcare workers especially during these covid times but i personally dont want to put my body mind soul through what they do. if u want money like me and want a job that is not insanely stressful get a job in tech, tech is the future u can make 6 figure+ salary working on computers ect. Crna vs perfusionist... easy answer perfusionist.to be crna u need to work in icu i would never want to work as a nurse in ICU, could i do it and survive...sure but y y would i do that. so many kids want to be doctors and nurses and have the name of a respectable job title but dont realize at what cost, explore all fields dont ever limit yourself maybe u hate healthcare or maybe youll absolutely LOVE it, but you dont know and these youtube videos wont tell u either u need to get a real job alongside them in the real world and make that decision yourself.
Great video. Can you do a video about the specific factors one needs to consider when looking for a first job (i.e., "medical directed" vs other types or, for example, places where CRNA is not allowed to do blocks or other procedures) and the consequence. Another video that might be good is to talk about being W-2 vs 1099? Thank you:)
Yes, I have a video if you search back about this.
Idk if anyone will see this but I'm switching gears from pursing MD school to nursing with a hope to get into a DNP CRNA program. I'm about to finish my undergrad degree and hope to do a BSN post bacc. My GPA took a pretty bad hit but I have an upward trend back up to all A's and a couple B's. Would my application be thrown out or do I have a chance?
Accelerated Bsn schools are really competitive and expensive. All I can say is research the schools you want to go and have all the perquisites out the way before graduation. A lot of schools won’t except prerequisite with less than a B grade. Have letter of recommendation done to. And take the teas and hes-2 and exam before you graduate
I know this was a year ago but just in case you live in a state that accepts CAA, you don't need to do a BSN and go straight into CAA with mcat
@@MrLuffy9131 Thanks man. I considered CAA but decided to go BSN because its more flexible in terms of specialty and places I could work. Im in my second semester of an ABSN program and loving it :)
I don’t particularly like nothing but negative videos because in life everything has positives and negatives but I do think CRNA is made they way it is for a reason. You are dealing with literal lives so - the pros and cons balance each other for me.
great talk!, would like to know your thoughts on how this profession will be in next 5 to 10 years?
It’s booming, growth has been happening and is projected to keep going.
At least with my wife being an esthetician I don't have to explain I won't be doing facials...but she's already asked me if I'll be able to give her botox lol
You give her Botox and she can give you a facial.
@@BoltCRNA or he can give her a facial and then Botox, bam
Bruh…. 😳😳
"Lack of hydration and potty breaks"
*floor nurse has entered the chat
Thanks for the exceptional video!!! However, after 10 plus years of school I will use DOCTOR period once done.
Period.
Thanks! I have no problem reminding people I am a doctor, not a physician.
You're not a DOCTOR, you're NURSE period.
if your inferiority complex is bothering you, and you want to be called "doctor" got to medical school then... oh right you're not smart enough to be accepted or pass it :(
@@fgfgfdgg2724 CRNA is a Doctor. Doctor of advance practice nursing.
@@gannonbest7251 LMAOOOO sure you are buddy just like chiropractor. i know you want to be a doctor and to roleplay and wear lab coat and stethoscope and you want people to call you doctor, but you aren't smart enough to get accepted and make it through med school i get it, but please when you finish roleplaying, call the REAL doctors to deal with the patient.
Hey Jason! Loved the video as usual... I'd love to know your thoughts on newly graduated nurses looking to get into the ICU. Do you absolutely need that 1 year minimum as Med-Surge? Is it recommended before the ICU role? Thanks for all you do. Looking to join Ketamine Kings!!!
Hey. I went straight to the ICU. If you want to do ICU go do it. Med Surg will not be helpful, totally different mindset than ICU.
You are so sick. Thank you!
ugh.... 😩 waking up early!
Do all cases start at 7am? Are they such work where you can start later in perhaps surgery centers, plastic surgery offices, or dental practices etc? Thanks
Not all. Some days they will start at 8am. Remember though, you’ll need to be at the hospital at least 30 mins if not an hour before cases begin.
Even better….some start at 6!🤪
I’m 21, looking into getting my BSN and later going to into CRNA school. Should I consider another field im a hard worker but everywhere I look it’s constant negatives about the nursing field. Is the money worth it or should I go into the tech industry?
Do what is best for you. Any field you go in there will be negative comments. Do what you love
Ik it’s been a while since you posted the comment, but I wanted to give you my own perspective. Just got my BSN in my mid-twenties. Nursing and Nursing School are both physically, mentally, and emotionally taxing. Nursing school is unlike any other type of undergraduate-level coursework, and the minimum expectation of effort is easily 2-3x that of most other undergrad fields (I have a previous Bachelor’s that I skated through, comparatively). Some assignments will require 20+ hours of work, and you may only get between an 80-90% on your grade. Time with friends and family will be minimal, if at all. I’m also a hard worker(4.0 GPA on pre-requisites; 3.7 GPA on BSN), and this was my experience.
All that said, don’t let it scare you off if you genuinely feel that nursing is the career for you. Yes, it can be stressful; but these days, so can almost every other career field. I have absolutely zero regrets about going into nursing in my mid-twenties. One final piece of advice: just like Medicine, don’t go into it if you’re only interested in the money. More often than not, the pay doesn’t really balance the mental/emotional stress. You really have to be passionate about some aspect of nursing/healthcare to really make it worth pursuing.
Edit: P.S. if you’re interested in CRNA long-term, just be aware that the “Nursing Model” and the “Medical Model” are very different, and Scope of Practice limitations might bother you. Do some research on Scope of Practice of CRNA’s in your state, because Medical School may be more your route if you don’t think CRNA Scope of Practice will be fulfilling to you. I want to be an FNP someday, because it meshes well with my career goals. Just be cautious that you’re not using BSN to DNP as a side-step of Medical School to become a provider quickly; being a competent provider of quality care is way more important than the speed at which you achieve that license to practice.
I got into school, starting May, and this video scared the crap out of me. Is it worth it?
How long are the surgeries or how often do you get a break as a CRNA? I never thought about the bathroom breaks because I often go every hour right after coffee and couple hours after that (Usually drinking 3-4 liters a day of water).
Can you please elaborate a little more on the "Politics" section? Maybe make a separate video on that? You said "People" get angry about nurses getting a Doctorate degree. What do you mean by people? Doctors or patients?
Always helpful☆Thanks Bolt
You got it!
I’m a second year srna student and I want to know if gasworks salary is accurate
Anything from a recruiter on there will be mostly false. Maybe 20% of the information on that site is reliable.
I dont see why CRNA's shouldnt be allowed to use their doctoral title in a medical setting. It makes the patient think/know that they are being cared for by someone who has completed a terminal degree (which is the truth). I get the doctors want the prestiege that comes with the title and get their panties in a knot about how the schooling to be an MD is harder, but at the end of the day crna's have a doctoral degree. I can also see how the nurse doctor thing could be confusing, but it can always be explained. Its not like CRNA's are impersonating MD's, and it can be easily explained. Psychologists have a doctoral degree and they go by doctor 🤷🏻♂️ hopefully that changes. just my 2 cents.
CRNAS do love to impersonate mds like this guy here
CRNAs are NOT doctors, and should not mislead people into thinking they are.
You look SO young without your facial hair. I'm sure you hear that all the time. But great video. Love your channel.
In my 20's I used to get annoyed when people thought I was too young. In my 30's I'm embracing it. : )
@@BoltCRNA I'm in my 30s as well and still get carded. I almost had my license confiscated because they didn't believe it was mine. But in the long run, looking youthful will be a blessing. Professional its tough sometimes though.
What do you think about anesthesiology assistants? Do you think they are a threat to the CRNA profession?
Lol no they are assistants they don't have the knowledge
Crna are independent
What are some schools that do not have anesthesia residents for med students? How does one go about searching that? love the vid!
*recidency
You would need to ask the CRNA program which clinical rotations sites they train at. You would then ask them which of these sites shares anesthesia cases with other anesthesia trainees.
@@BoltCRNA I plan to sign up with you in a few months for mock interviews. Can you please remind me this question to ask! 😃
Disagree on taxes. There is no specific CRNA tax...higher income = higher taxes.
Not a CRNA, but in the cath lab im a call junky! Im always trying to take extra. Love that call back pay!
Call as a provider is never as lucrative as it is for a nurse with a union. My call pay is basically the same pay I get if I'm working scheduled cases during the day.
@@BoltCRNA oh man that's rough, no thank you. On a good night im making close to 80/hr which is solid for me Haha!
@@wedgepressure4313 are you married? lol
@@tashalynnx13 Haha yes I am married!
Hello i am a student in nursing in tunisia. And i wanna travel to usa for working as a nurse there. Is there a way to do that ? And how ?
Do you have to wear a diaper for long surgeries? ( I saw it on Greys anatomy once)
I never have..
@@BoltCRNA have you never had a 10 hour surgery or longer or are those not a thing in real life?
@@sirena9167 Yes, they are cases that last a long time. I have been in a 12 hour or longer craniotomy more than once. Muscle flaps are also long cases can last 12 or more hours. But there is always another anesthesia provider to ket you go to the bathroom😉. I am a CRNA.
@@nicoler.bryson1710 ok that’s good to know someone is able to cover you if I need to go to restroom. Thanks
@@sirena9167 OMG this is the question I've been wondering in my head but thought it was crazy for asking lol. So glad there's someone to relieve you for bathroom breaks 😊😊
The idiot thing would get them cursed out. I don't have the patience for that kind of disrespect
“Can’t say anesthetist” boy oh boy the ways I’ve heard it pronounced is insane
Q: Do you have to do residency? This is the first time I've heard about it on a video.
Your residency is within the CRNA program. You'll have a certain number of hours and case types to complete to be allowed to take boards when you graduate. There are some fellowships you can do after you graduate if you want.
@@BoltCRNA thank you for taking time to respond! much appreciated 😊
Lack of breaks, lack of sick days, ‘colleagues,’ and some surgeons 👎
Hey I want to ask you a question
Do CRNA schools appreciate perioperative nursing experiences as well or only ICU?
They only have eyes for the ICU.
@@BoltCRNA thanks
Don’t call yourself doctor in the clinical setting if you’re a nurse… duh! Don’t be disingenuous, you’re not an “Anesthesiologist.”
He never said he calls himself a doctor. He was saying he’s not an anesthesiologist’s assistant, which is true. CRNA’s have a lot more autonomy than just providing anesthesia for an anesthesiologist.
Hey Dr. Bolt! What are the best recording devices for lectures while in CRNA school?
I’m in CRNA school and I use an app called notability. You can upload the powerpoints into the app so you can write/type notes as you record along.
@@courtney9406 what’s CRNA school like ?
@@courtney9406 hey what is CRNA like?
Can you do a video of what Nursing School (Not CRNA School) is like? I’m planning to be in two music ensembles at my university as well as do Nursing but idk if it’ll be too much
There’s plenty of videos like this on UA-cam. Take the time to search for it yourself.
His channel is more about advanced practice nursing. He doesn’t really cover the very beginning stages of making the decision to do nursing or not and all it entails. There are a lot of other resources on UA-cam that cover this topic 🥰
@@JamesWilson9777 I’ve watched plenty of them already, I just haven’t heard his take on it yet. Just wanted another perspective :)
If you really want to do it, you can do it. It's not rocket science. You can do anything you set your mind to!
Maybe it's time to reminisce about the year 2010... ah, nursing school.
Hey Dr. Bolt! Did you get your DNP or DNAP?
DNP
Awesome video bro😍👍.i have a question...do CRNA's get a vacation like in 1 year...can we get a 1 month holiday or every 2 years 1-2 month vacation ?
Different groups will allot for a certain amount of vacation time. Good rule of thumb is 5-6 weeks PTO a year.
5-6 weeks seems on the low end…is that really it for time off? I tend to hear 6-8 weeks
Those eyes 🥰
I don’t take vacation or trips anyway lol… just gym
Hi! Im so new and i really have no idea about med school but im considering CRNA? Is it possible to proceed from a crna to a physician anesthesiologist? Or should i just disregard crna and go straight to physician?
So there are dental anesthesiologists, nurse anesthesiologists and physician anesthesiologists. We all provide anesthesia but go about completely different paths to that role. There is no bridge or crossover between any of us education or license wise.
20+ years in the greatest profession. If these things you speak of hit her you, probably not the profession for you….
How long does it take to become a CRNA?
Please does CRNA earn more the pa
Yes.
If you did it all over again, would you go to medical school?
Absolutely not. I hit the jackpot with everything I wanted, wouldn’t change a thing.
@@BoltCRNA LOL “ Absolutely not “ 😂😂😂
Hey Jason, this is off the topic of this video, but I just wanted to ask a couple of questions: 1) is it a rule in USA to have one year of ICU experience down before going into ICU travel nursing or can you get hired as a new grad travel nurse? (I’m a nursing student in Canada with hopes of moving over to the States once I’m finished)
2) In one of your older videos, you mentioned being an ICU travel nurse for 6 years before going into CRNA school. Do all CRNA schools in USA generally consider travel nursing as part of work experience requirements before applying to CRNA school or is it just your school? (It doesn’t really say in most schools websites)
P.S: it is also nice of you to talk about the cons of CRNA in this video. It gave me a clear picture of the good and the bad and the challenges you go through.
Hey Ada. I don't know of any legitimate travel nurse companies that will work with ICU nurses with less than a year of experience. Some require 2 years. CRNA schools count travel nursing in the ICU as experience. They don't care the pay or contract status of your working history in the ICU.
What do you have to complain about?
Wait so to be a CRNA I need a doctors Berger now instead of a masters?? I’m confused
Yes
Since 2 years ago I believe
is dnp different than crna?
It depends
DNP stands for doctorate nurse practice, meaning not a CRNA and a NP can obtain a DNP. However, there’s a DNAP for CRNA’s only
CRNA or MD
what do you think?
Depends on your personal goals and preference. For me, definitely CRNA.
MD‼️‼️
Sounds like you can't take consecutive criticism
I have been a UM/UR nurse for 14 years and was a house supervisor for 7 years a manager for 8 and director for 3 and half. I could never have been a CRNA. I love screaming at physicians way too much and taking away their money. As a side flex it’s only the mean, rude, and shitty physicians I “yell” at and have develop a stinging low volume belittling communication style that often results in rage, threats, and even crying. But the CEO of our hospital is well aware I can clear out the entire cafeteria of surgeons and thinks it’s great. The good surgeons have no clue who I am as a side note but the chief of service gave up after logging over 200 complaints against me. Save a hospital tens of millions a year and you get lots of latitude… who knew?
this isn't the flex you think it is.
Everyone must have hated you
You are a toxic individual, from your own self-description. I’m so glad that only twice in 45 years did I ever work with someone like you. They both acted just exactly as you describe. Physicians just shook their heads and tried to avoid them, as to not add any extra annoyance to our day. But all of us knew that they were just toxicity in motion, contributing nothing to improving patient care.
As a physician, I’ll let you know, you didn’t have as much ‘power’ over the physicians as you thought you did. Sorry to tell you.
Man, I’m so glad I’m retired.
Well you were stressed for the same amount of money as a crna was … 😂
You are very toxic and don’t belong in healthcare. Yelling at people is not a flex … it’s abuse. Go get your head on straight.
After watching this video you might as well go to med school!
Oh, no. That has a whole list of negatives.
The cunny symbol😭😭😭
So a student CRNA on clinicals is consider a resident?
In our facilities they are called NARs aka nurse anesthesia resident during their clinical training years.
@@BoltCRNA good to know never heard that before but I can see why some people may not be a fan of that term
You really think MD/DOs are leaving.? After 12 years? Oh yeah!
LOL, NURSES THINK THEIR DR'S AND DR'S THINK THEIR GOD.
So cute… ❤ I need an exam please.
Not an esthetician 🤦🏿♀️🤣😅
Silly rant
cat hair ;)