CRNA vs NP- what are the differences?

[@1hopefulcrna875]

Starting my CRNA program next June! Love your videos. Keep up the great work.

[@DavidWarrenNP]

That’s awesome man! Congrats!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@zachfrenette9901]

SRNA here, very well put. I get these question a lot, even from registered nurses. You highlight the vast differences between NPs and CRNAs as far as education and scope of practice. Glad to hear you’re making the switch to CRNA!

[@isaaca2545]

I seriously can’t get enough of your content, even as a PA student. Keep up the good work man!

[@DavidWarrenNP]

Thanks for watching Isaac!! Really appreciate it.

[@breebrat56]

I’m not in the medical field at all, but I’m always interested in learning what people in the medical field go thru to do what they do. I have family in the medical field and seeing what it took to get thru school and work in their chosen medical profession...... WOW! Thank you for what you do and for not giving up when it gets unbelievably tough. ❤️

[@younice22]

New subscriber here. In my second semester of nursing school (first degree is collecting dust). Will be continuing to binge watch your videos as we see the progression of your journey to becoming a CRNA. I too have the end goal of being a CRNA.

[@selinaleewright5730]

I am very excited for you. I am an acute care NP and I agree with your previous videos. I think you are making the best decision for your and I wish you all the best!!!!!!

[@travismartin4833]

Hey I, just graduated from a CRNA program in Baton Rouge. I had a 3.3 undergrad GPA so it is possible to get into school with a lower GPA. I think your references and the interview go along way in their decision to admit you. Also you are correct, by 2022 all CRNA program will have to be DNP because by 2025 you will have to have a DNP to sit for the board exam. Good luck in school, great video!

[@ObjectivelyBias]

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[@leannasanders2230]

This is an interesting informative video. I've been working for five years and am going back to school to become a nurse really soon. I see myself specializing eventually, so this is really helpful to see your perspective.

[@legendlykke]

I am highly interested in the CRNA role. I am in a Medical/Surgical ICU at a level 1 trauma center for approximately 1 year. I enjoy critical care and all it involves, such as titrating drips and sedation/paralytics. I think I would enjoy this role because of the role's hands-on nature, and it is almost like an extension of critical care. I am also considering becoming a PA for versatility and lateral mobility.

[@DavidWarrenNP]

Hey! Thanks for watching. Sounds like you have awesome experience for whatever career you want to expand in to! I think your raise good points about both professions. CRNA seems more hands on/extension of critical care etc. PA is definitely good with lateral mobility. Good choices either way.

[@TheKagedd]

I thought I was going to be a CRNA, but for what I want out of my career I am leaning more towards ACNP. CRNAs are badasses.

[@DavidWarrenNP]

Def agree. ACNPs are badasses too 😉

[@gonedw7027]

Nurse anesthesiologists are the leading safe anesthesia care providers in the USA. I love what I do. Yes is very difficult, I graduated with 2700 clinical hrs and 1400 cases, although the requirements are less. On top of 40+ hrs of studying every week. Nowadays anyone can go to NP school, the profession is on the downfall, I know a lot of grear NPs but I also know some that cant even deacribe how aspirin works!! Not good. Anyhow.. CRNA school is a 3 yr fulltime commitment, its tough, but so worth it at the end.

[@Keenjannik]

I know a CRNA that can't spell describe

[@Harmony_Aesthetics]

I’ve always thought about becoming a CRNA, but no icu experience here. All my RN career was spent in the ED. So that’s why FNP was the route I decided on.

[@DavidWarrenNP]

Totally understand! It makes sense for sure. There are def advantages to being a NP.

[@steveabraham3052]

Go get the ICU experience! I’ve worked both ICU & ER, currently in flight nursing, but planning on going to CRNA in the future. As I keep getting told, it’s never too late 🤪

[@Harmony_Aesthetics]

@@steveabraham3052 thank you for the words of encouraging. I gotta brace myself for a temporary pay cut 😩

[@steveabraham3052]

@@Harmony_Aesthetics Yeah, definitely not looking forward to not working for 3 years while in CRNA school (financially difficult) but the end result will be worth it; career & all. Stay strong, remember... you’re a nurse 😃

[@ShenryRNBSN]

I thinking about it. However I feel as if NP would be a better route for me. Let’s just say I have some shadowing to do.

[@DavidWarrenNP]

Yes! Always great to be informed before making career change. I hope these videos are informative.

[@learningasigo1269]

I love your accent! I’m in school studying Psych NP at the moment with 1 year to go.

[@DavidWarrenNP]

That’s awesome. Much needed field and you will have no probs finding a job. Thanks for watching!

[@DavidWarrenNP]

Wait wait wait. My accent. Tell me more. I feel like I don’t have an accent. What do you hear? 🤣

[@smittyjohn343]

Would love to see you do a video on app fellowships

[@NurseHowie]

I just shadowed my first CRNA yesterday! It was great, but I was kinda sad to not be able to start my own clinic. It was my dream when I was going through the Psych NP program. But don’t tell my CRNA mentor-she is so great and she believes in me. I just needed to tell somebody lol. I am really excited about CRNA though. Will apply in the fall.

[@laurenhostetler8250]

There are many crnas that own and run their own CRNA companies, providing CRNA-only anesthesia

[@jeremytherealtruth8923]

What are your thoughts on ER nurse practitioners vs ER Doctors? I graduate from my BSN nursing program in April and have been considering acute care gerontology nurse practitioner school with a year emergency medicine certification. I keep on hearing that they have similar or the same treatments and responsibilities.

[@watcherwlc53]

I've heard of neuroscience nursing. Is there a neuroscience or neurology specialization for nurse practitioners?

[@carmensylvia4001]

What are these low cost CRNA programs you found? The cheapest I have seen are still 80k plus. Are you considering CRNA school?

[@DavidWarrenNP]

UT Houston- about 40-50k total. Entire dnp program.

[@carmensylvia4001]

Nice! Thanks for the info.

[@kdfooaijfea3asdf]

Don't worry about the cost of the program. CRNAs make the most money out of all APRN specialties and, unlike NPs, the demand is high due to low supply.

[@katiedeiter7220]

@@DavidWarrenNP do they not have one in Dallas?

[@kevinbrooks4898]

I'm seeking dual license NP. Such as FNP and. ENP.

[@gracej4778]

Nice vid David!!!!!

[@DavidWarrenNP]

Thanks for watching 😉

[@mikeo.4203]

Thanks for this great info!

[@mrcosmic1234]

I seem to love the idea of both jobs but pay is also a big thing for me so if that's the case would I be able to become an NP in emergency medicine and make as much as a crna.

[@DavidWarrenNP]

No - highly doubtful.

[@keishadoc]

Don't forget Certified Nurse Midwives as well.

[@adiksadiatabs]

they should increase np student hours to 2000, too

[@googleuser5208]

If you diagnose and prescribe, why are you not “practicing medicine “?

[@DavidWarrenNP]

I'm not a physician. I practice advanced practice nursing under my APRN license.

[@waltzjumper]

I'm a patient and you scare me.