you could take the above statement and replace AA with PA and CRNA with NP.
"So then, why do we have PAs when there are more than enough people applying to NP programs?? Is one supposed to take over the other or are they just going to forever compete against each other?"
im not tryin to argue with you, but i hope you see what im saying. plus competition is not necessarily a bad thing.
i believe nurses are not the only ones who are capable of being competent non-MD anesthesia providers. i know CRNAs have proven themselves, yet i dont think i should have to go to nursing school just to pass gas in the future. AA is thus an option for someone like me."
RT is a great background for AA or PA....also after getting your PA there is now a PA to AA bridge if you are feeling really motivated.....
I know a few....also a few NP/CRNA folks....either way, a powerhouse combo as you can work outside the o.r. and cover pain clinic, icu, etc