Hi David! I'm starting at National in January! This is so exciting to hear about, but I'm also mentally preparing myself for how hard it will be. I hope to meet you soon as your junior-- you are an inspiration. I remember watching your older videos before I even applied and before I realized you were at my dream program!
Lawrence! Dude that is awesome! Congrats to you for getting in. I definitely look forward to meeting you! Reach out if you need anything before you guys get started in the coming months. Appreciate you watching!
Love your channel, I’m a new subscriber. I’m binge watching these videos to find motivation and look at my different options to advance from being an RN to a more advanced practice degree. I’m considering traveling to increase my income and shift my perspective. There are so many opportunities it’s just a matter of finding what sparks interest and passion. Keep up the hard work! We are rooting for you.
I’m interested in your thoughts on the Radonda Vaught case. As an RN (retired, Thank God), I fear this decision will set a precedent that HCP’s will not report mistakes fearing criminal retribution. Enjoy your short time off! Don’t work too hard!
Thank you for going through your classes!! I hope you will do this each quarter/term. I find it interesting what y'all are studying. I am on the fence between CRNA school or MPH/PA-C route.
Good video brother; I like your program's front-loaded design so you can do what your brain does best and focus on one thing at a time (clinical versus didactic). Keep up the good work. I'm finishing my DNAP program now. For board prep I recommend watching Nagelhout Pharmacology on UA-cam (The grandmaster himself John Nagelhout teaching his final year of pharmacology at Kaiser, both semesters lectures posted on their youtube channel for free) which was good to LISTEN to (don't really need to watch) while driving to my clinical rotations. Also, University of Kentucy Anesthesiology has good lectures on youtube (especially the ones by Dr. Schell, however, requires you tube watch, not just listen to retain/grasp). All can be watched at 1.5x speed for efficiency. Take care and keep up the good work!
How are you handling not having income? It sounds bad but I am used to having a good income, I’m scared to not work for 3 years, did you save or are you living on loans?
Good point you bring up. I am doing fine. I did locums assignments before I started, and saved up. I am also taking loans, because (over the last year up until June 2023), federal loans have 0% interest rate. However, in the end, it will pay off tremendously. CRNAs make 200-500k a year- so over the long term, the investment pays for itself. You can't look at the immediate future. This is an investment, which like all investments, take some time to see the benefit.
Hi david, really enjoy your videos and congrats on getting into crna school/ I want to ask a couple of questions and just grow my knowledge of this field. 1) Will there be an oversaturation of mid level provider in anesthesia with many more people going down the crna path and having AA as competitors. Will crna not be as in demand down the road? 2) what is the difference between AA and crna besides the fact that crna are able to practice independetly? Why would a hospital or outpatient provider pay for a crna when they could maybe pay less for an AA? 3)- what is the future of crna when more advanced technology, such as AI, is created and more things become automated. Can crna be phased out or paid less because of technological advancement.
As a CRNA, I may be able to help you out with this. 1) As of right now, there is a massive shortage of anesthesia providers. There are only so many schools out there between AA, CRNA, and MDA that even with them all pumping out providers, we are still short. As of now there is no end to the shortage in sight. There are only so many schools, and the schools act as a bottleneck in this situation. 2) AAs can only practice in a limited number of states as it stands. CRNAs are trained to practice independently and thus can work in all care team models making them a very versatile provider. It is not likely that AAs will "take over", however they can work in some institutions that only use a medical direction model (1 MDA per 4 AAs or CRNAs) whereas CRNAS can work in medical direction, medical supervision (~1:6), or independently. 3) As anesthesia providers, we must be ready to respond to an emergency at a seconds notice. Although AI may be able to help titrate medications in accordance with vital signs, etc in the near future, there is no chance AI will be able to emergently intubate, place central lines or arterial lines, treat laryngospasm, have proper mask ventilation techniques. Anesthesia is a hands on profession and AI simply will not get to that level anytime soon. Hope this was helpful
Hi. Thank you for the video about CRNA school. I am planning to study bachelor of nursing in Australia, is it possible to apply for CRNA school in US with this degree that I will get in Australia.??
I do not know how people retain so much of info in such short period of time. I decided to become a nurse because I did it not want to study like a medical doctor.
It can be difficult to retain so much- however, your brain is much more powerful than you could ever think. Especially when you employ evidence based study tactics.
@@DavidWarrenNP I'd like to see ANYONE make it through CRNA school and not think it was "hard" or "tough" if you don't think that at least 100 times in 3 years then you must be a unicorn.
Hi David! I'm starting at National in January! This is so exciting to hear about, but I'm also mentally preparing myself for how hard it will be. I hope to meet you soon as your junior-- you are an inspiration. I remember watching your older videos before I even applied and before I realized you were at my dream program!
Lawrence! Dude that is awesome! Congrats to you for getting in. I definitely look forward to meeting you! Reach out if you need anything before you guys get started in the coming months. Appreciate you watching!
Good video David, keep the grind going. It will get better as you keep progressing, there is light at the end of the tunnel.
Thank you for watching! And yes totally agree- the light is becoming very visible nowadays!
Love your channel, I’m a new subscriber. I’m binge watching these videos to find motivation and look at my different options to advance from being an RN to a more advanced practice degree. I’m considering traveling to increase my income and shift my perspective. There are so many opportunities it’s just a matter of finding what sparks interest and passion. Keep up the hard work! We are rooting for you.
Hey Megan! Thanks so much for watching and subscribing! Appreciate it. I hope my videos provide some inspiration for you!
I’m interested in your thoughts on the Radonda Vaught case. As an RN (retired, Thank God), I fear this decision will set a precedent that HCP’s will not report mistakes fearing criminal retribution. Enjoy your short time off! Don’t work too hard!
I second this question!
Excellent question. I will def do a video about this.
Thank you for going through your classes!! I hope you will do this each quarter/term. I find it interesting what y'all are studying. I am on the fence between CRNA school or MPH/PA-C route.
Hey David! Congrats man, I start crna school at Texas Wesleyan in Forth Worth this August!
That’s awesome man! Great school. My old stomping grounds in Fort Worth. Hit up if you ever need dfw recs!!
Hey Andy.. I’ll be starting TWU this summer.. how are the lectures matching up with the exams.. is all the material covered on the power points?
Great video! I don't plan on being a CRNA, but I always keep it in the back of my mind as a possibility. Love your journey! 😁
Thank you for watching!
That was so super epic and so intriguing my dear friend :) I loved it to absolute bits :)
Thanks for watching!
I start in May super nervous! These videos really calm me though for some reason! Thanks a lot!
Sweet! Best of luck starting CRNA school! It's a wild ride for sure!
Good video brother; I like your program's front-loaded design so you can do what your brain does best and focus on one thing at a time (clinical versus didactic). Keep up the good work. I'm finishing my DNAP program now. For board prep I recommend watching Nagelhout Pharmacology on UA-cam (The grandmaster himself John Nagelhout teaching his final year of pharmacology at Kaiser, both semesters lectures posted on their youtube channel for free) which was good to LISTEN to (don't really need to watch) while driving to my clinical rotations. Also, University of Kentucy Anesthesiology has good lectures on youtube (especially the ones by Dr. Schell, however, requires you tube watch, not just listen to retain/grasp). All can be watched at 1.5x speed for efficiency. Take care and keep up the good work!
Hey! Thanks for watching. And such good advice!!!! I will check that stuff out. Appreciate it. Best of luck to you finishing up and for board prep! 👏🏼
How are you handling not having income? It sounds bad but I am used to having a good income, I’m scared to not work for 3 years, did you save or are you living on loans?
Good point you bring up. I am doing fine. I did locums assignments before I started, and saved up. I am also taking loans, because (over the last year up until June 2023), federal loans have 0% interest rate. However, in the end, it will pay off tremendously. CRNAs make 200-500k a year- so over the long term, the investment pays for itself. You can't look at the immediate future. This is an investment, which like all investments, take some time to see the benefit.
So far have your exams matched the material off of your power points or have you had to read extra?
Hi david, really enjoy your videos and congrats on getting into crna school/
I want to ask a couple of questions and just grow my knowledge of this field.
1) Will there be an oversaturation of mid level provider in anesthesia with many more people going down the crna path and having AA as competitors. Will crna not be as in demand down the road?
2) what is the difference between AA and crna besides the fact that crna are able to practice independetly? Why would a hospital or outpatient provider pay for a crna when they could maybe pay less for an AA?
3)- what is the future of crna when more advanced technology, such as AI, is created and more things become automated. Can crna be phased out or paid less because of technological advancement.
I would also like to hear more about what David has to say about this.
As a CRNA, I may be able to help you out with this.
1) As of right now, there is a massive shortage of anesthesia providers. There are only so many schools out there between AA, CRNA, and MDA that even with them all pumping out providers, we are still short. As of now there is no end to the shortage in sight. There are only so many schools, and the schools act as a bottleneck in this situation.
2) AAs can only practice in a limited number of states as it stands. CRNAs are trained to practice independently and thus can work in all care team models making them a very versatile provider. It is not likely that AAs will "take over", however they can work in some institutions that only use a medical direction model (1 MDA per 4 AAs or CRNAs) whereas CRNAS can work in medical direction, medical supervision (~1:6), or independently.
3) As anesthesia providers, we must be ready to respond to an emergency at a seconds notice. Although AI may be able to help titrate medications in accordance with vital signs, etc in the near future, there is no chance AI will be able to emergently intubate, place central lines or arterial lines, treat laryngospasm, have proper mask ventilation techniques. Anesthesia is a hands on profession and AI simply will not get to that level anytime soon.
Hope this was helpful
Hi David! Are you in a front loaded program or an integrated?
Hey! Sorry, I am just now getting back to this. I am in a front loaded program! I will finish didactic in about three more months.
Hi. Thank you for the video about CRNA school. I am planning to study bachelor of nursing in Australia, is it possible to apply for CRNA school in US with this degree that I will get in Australia.??
very helpful
Thank you for watching!
I do not know how people retain so much of info in such short period of time. I decided to become a nurse because I did it not want to study like a medical doctor.
It can be difficult to retain so much- however, your brain is much more powerful than you could ever think. Especially when you employ evidence based study tactics.
You got a birdhouse on your head alright 😂
Hahahaha literally. More like a rats nest
Too much negative thoughs, thank you for video tho
Mm how so, please explain more.
@@DavidWarrenNP you used too often words like "hard" "though" etc
@@akmanserhat ha. Okay. I guess we can agree to disagree. I don’t think that is negative. I just think that is the reality of anesthesia school.
@@akmanserhat it is reality of Crna school.
@@DavidWarrenNP I'd like to see ANYONE make it through CRNA school and not think it was "hard" or "tough" if you don't think that at least 100 times in 3 years then you must be a unicorn.