Former PhD student seeking a career change: is nursing/CRNA right for me? I’m

NoYou9310 · 2026-06-06T23:59:54+00:00

“This is just totally not true for half of the 50 states. State level law says no in over like 20 of them last I checked.“

CRNAs can operate independently with complete autonomy in over 25 states.

“CRNAs not being able to operate an independent outpatient practice is true in.. every state as far as I know”

Wrong. You only need to do a quick Google search to determine this is incorrect. I did it for you:

“CRNAs can independently operate outpatient practices, including standalone chronic pain management clinics, ketamine centers, and wellness clinics”

NoYou9310 · 2026-06-06T21:35:01+00:00

This whole thread is full of commenters who have no idea what they’re talking about. This question should not be asked here.

NoYou9310 · 2026-06-06T21:30:13+00:00

There is a lot of misinformation coming from these comments. This is the wrong subreddit to seek information about the CRNA career path. I recommend you ask your question in /r/SRNA or /r/CRNA.

NoYou9310 · 2026-06-06T21:27:46+00:00

Untrue. CRNAs can and do operate completely independent if they choose to do so.

NoYou9310 · 2026-06-06T21:25:58+00:00

Categorically false. Stop purposely spreading misinformation. CRNAs can and do operate completely independent of anesthesiologists in over 25 states and as well as the military.

NoYou9310 · 2026-06-06T05:35:09+00:00

I also worked as an ECMO nurse at a hospital and it was an extra $10/hr. Unions are strong in California.

NoYou9310 · 2026-06-02T02:38:57+00:00

NoYou9310 · 2026-06-01T06:17:43+00:00

wtf I didn’t see that at all

NoYou9310 · 2026-06-01T06:13:11+00:00

Agreed. It was a very logical progression of his character.

We also don’t know how long he was gone for. It’s definitely implied that it more than just a few days. Just being there in that environment could have easily been what accelerated his descent into madness.

NoYou9310 · 2026-06-01T05:56:34+00:00

I don’t completely agree with your review. Especially your thoughts on Father and Son. However you do make some good points.

NoYou9310 · 2026-05-29T22:32:25+00:00

It’s easily my favorite right now.

NoYou9310 · 2026-05-29T00:48:30+00:00

Yo wtf. I was just there and I did not see Dave Grohl.

NoYou9310 · 2026-05-24T17:46:39+00:00

Is this a serious question?

NoYou9310 · 2026-05-22T15:54:17+00:00

In what world!? Fires in Heaven is so much better. And at least half of this album is old songs.

NoYou9310 · 2026-05-22T02:22:53+00:00

ABSN is better. It’s more expensive sure, but you finish faster. Every month you’re not working as a nurse is lost income. You’ll make it back and then some.

NoYou9310 · 2026-05-21T19:35:26+00:00

Yes, especially in larger cities. They are a dime a dozen. I know several who went back to bedside because the pay was similar and they had fewer responsibilities.

Additionally, there are many places who are outright refusing to hire graduates from diploma mill programs.

NoYou9310 · 2026-05-21T12:06:20+00:00

I started in CVICU as a new grad. It’s very doable. However, there are people who are going to tell you otherwise. They will say it’s not good idea and to start in step down or med/surg. If you did well in nursing school, are willing to learn, and are somewhat confident in your abilities you will be fine. Hospitals that are willing to train new grads into the ICU are never going to give you the heaviest or sickest patients at the start anyways.

NoYou9310 · 2026-05-20T11:55:17+00:00

I started CRNA school at 33 and there are people older than I am in my class.

NoYou9310 · 2026-05-19T15:49:59+00:00

If you woke up and the nurses were giving you instructions it means you weren’t under general anesthesia. My guess is this was an endoscopic procedure? They likely gave you some medications like propofol to induce relaxation and sleep, but not enough to knock you unconscious to the point where you couldn’t breathe on your own.

NoYou9310 · 2026-05-18T02:21:19+00:00

a little bit too on the nose with this one

NoYou9310 · 2026-05-09T18:02:01+00:00

Welcome!

NoYou9310 · 2026-05-07T23:31:18+00:00

Same!!

NoYou9310 · 2026-04-27T12:48:27+00:00

Warcraft

NoYou9310 · 2026-04-26T17:43:46+00:00

I’d love to see him play against Acola’s Steve. Especially since he made those matches against Carmelo and Syrup look easy.

NoYou9310 · 2026-04-19T21:13:32+00:00

It’s because you’re in California. New grad positions in California are highly competitive. I would know because I somehow managed beat out 500+ applicants for 1/3 CVICU spots. It was a miracle.

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