CRNA or NP? Why I chose BOTH

[@aprilheatherly5271]

Love this! I am currently in a FNP program but my heart has always been to go for CRNA … i hope to do both as well!

[@DavidWarrenNP]

Thanks for watching! I feel like most people want one or the other, and I want to provide a perspective on wanting both! I think there are plenty of advantages to having both.

[@rush9859]

I just got accepted to AGACNP school. I’ve been trying to decide if I hold off on that and just pursue CRNA because it’s always been a dream of mind. I’m 25 and I’ve always known I would continue to excel in my nursing career. After watching a few of your videos I decided to go to NP school first and then go to CRNA after a few years as a intensivist. Thank you so much for all of the great advice and insight!!

[@tacovato9247]

I am looking to start a PMHNP program and then CRNA program. I take the view of working with, one on one critically ill patients in the OR and then taking a break from that and treat mentally ill patient’s, and then writing about my experiences or vlogging them. Its gonna be an awesome journey. So happy for you and everything you’ve accomplished and stand for. Keep it going!

[@Amor09876]

Sounds like a great plan I know psych nps that work remote and make bank over 200

[@alexandragonzalez5887]

@@tacovato9247 that’s exactly what I want to do! I’m in the beginning stage of my nursing path! I’m studying to get into a nursing program. How’s your path going?

[@dorianjasper892]

Hey David, awesome vid. I actually at one point wanted to get credentials in both AGACNP and CRNA but I didn't think it was possible also would take way to much time to do both. Also, my path has changed because I've decided to pursue PA following my nursing school journey. However, I'm glad that you proved me wrong. I would totally do both because I feel like you're able to treat the patient full circle. Establishing a connection with your patient on an even more deeper level. Best of luck to you David. I look forward to seeing you thrive following you passing your CRNA boards.

[@DavidWarrenNP]

Hey Dorian! Thanks for your comment. And excellent choice on the PA route. Honestly, if I had it to do over again, and I didn't;'t want to do anesthesia, I would go the PA route. I think you are making an excellent choice and you won't regret it! Congrats and goodluck.

[@antoniowardjr1051]

I am so glad I watched this. This affirmed to me that I am on the right path. Because I want to be dual certified badly.

[@DavidWarrenNP]

That is awesome to hear! I'm glad you found the info helpful! Best of luck on your journey!

[@evea9811]

Thanks for the video, David! Currently working as an ICU NP with goals of CRNA in the next couple of years. Good to know there’s programs that focus on both ACNP & CRNA as a combined pathway. I’m hoping to use the anesthesia degree for traveling, specifically medical missions, but know with age I’ll want to settle down and have the opportunity to slow down & educate the next generation. Keep up the encouraging content!

[@DavidWarrenNP]

Thanks so much for watching! It is super cool to meet others who are NPs and are considering a degree as a CRNA! I feel like we are a pretty rare breed haha. Best of luck to you and stay in touch!

[@pacifiquembaraga5560]

@evea9811, I am so proud of you, wanting to use CRNA in a medical mission. That is fantastic. definitely supporting you to slow down and educate the next generation, I am sure you will do great with teaching them

[@RobbyTalley]

Great video man! I currently finished my first semester of my AGACNP program! It is an accelerated brick and mortar program so I will be done next December. I would love to work a couple of years with critical care, then apply to CRNA school like you did! Keep up the videos man, they are great!

[@DavidWarrenNP]

Hey! Congrats on finishing your first semester!! Keep at it! Thank you for watching. Best of luck in your program!

[@Dee-oq5ms]

I want to do both as well. Right now I’m finishing up my NP and will prob try for CRNA in the next 5-10 years.

[@DavidWarrenNP]

That is awesome! Congrats on almost finishing up! CRNA is definitely worth it. Make it happen!

[@lorealjane9192]

Hofstra has a dual np and crna its three years

[@user-wd7nz7tw7c]

Thanks for making this informative video, I am also a ACNP & 1st year SRNA. I was considering becoming a CRNA intensivist, but was unaware of the other opportunities that you explained. Now that I reflect all the faculty at my institution are dual CRNA/NP that run pre-op clinics lol. This was really helpful and nice to see others who have chosen a similar path (although I do not recommend it unless you have a passion for both fields).

[@DavidWarrenNP]

That’s awesome man!! How cool. Good to know others are in a similar situation as me. Find me on IG. Davidwarrennp. Would love to connect and hear more about your experience!

[@JAZZY_xP]

Thank you for this video, very inspirational! I am currently a lab technologist and work at level 1 trauma/burn center in blood bank and got introduced to the CRNA profession. Luckily, my hospital is partnered with a university that gives me the opportunity to get my bachelor’s in nursing through an accelerated program and that they are taking any science degree. I always thought MD was the way and wanted to be an anesthesiologist but now nursing has caught my eye and I want to advance my degree that involves patient care. I’m nervous to be starting a new career as a new rn and have long term goals as I’ve been a lab tech for awhile but this video inspired me that we can always evolve! I wish you luck on your future endeavors and sorry for the long post. 😅

[@MDForTheCulture]

I really love this perspective I personally know a family medicine physician that is finishing up a fellowship in anesthesia. He said that he wants to practice both, so now he will be able to do some pain management from his clinic.

[@First_Generation_Nurse]

Great information! Thank you for sharing David! You have definitely given new goals to look forward to!

[@DavidWarrenNP]

Thank you for watching! Greatly appreciated!

[@uluvzame]

I absolutely love this video!! I also want to become an NP and a CRNA. It’s amazing!

[@harunasanneh8115]

Hey David, thanks for the video It’s truly amazing one keep it up.

[@GB-ic1im]

I absolutely love your content!!! 💓 Cheers from Ohio!

[@DavidWarrenNP]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@marlysem.2221]

This is a great video!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@DavidWarrenNP]

Thanks Marlyse! I'm glad you found it insightful!!

[@darriontunstall3708]

Great info man! I would want to be a CRNA, I love procedure, I really enjoy donating to the CRNA Foundation since it was hard for me to go to college because of my cerebral palsy! You rock man! Happy Anesthesiologist day!!

[@DavidWarrenNP]

Thank you!

[@darriontunstall3708]

@@DavidWarrenNP you welcome

[@Starfish1031]

I'm probably going to do both. In case I can't get into crna school, I'll be a NP.

[@DavidWarrenNP]

Thanks for watching Carmen!

[@italianovero220]

Great video. I’m currently torn on the path to take. I’m currently a travel nurse but ideally was looking to become a CRNA. The issue is I would have to stop traveling in order to get ICU experience. So I’d be taking a pretty significant pay cut initially, then after getting into a program I’d have to work little to not at all, which is tough with a family. Getting my NP first, then critical care experience, then a bridge to CRNA seems like a pretty awesome route. Do you know which program in NY does that combined program?

[@CristinaV.Quinones]

Okay, I’m an ACNPC-AG, this is just the content I’ve been looking for. I’m super motivated to apply to CRNA school. Did you ever feel out of place? I’m 33- I know many SRNA’s are in their 20s. Also, during the first year we’re you able to work? Part time? I have a very chill NP job lined up doing house calls, I’m aiming to be in school in 2024 and hoping to go PRN when I do CRNA school (if possible to work)

[@DavidWarrenNP]

Hey Cristina! Thanks for watching! I initially felt out of place, as I haven't been a true bedside nurse in ~8 or so years. However, that quickly faded. Anesthesia is a very different field, and honestly, no amount of experience can prepare you for what is ahead. I did not work during the program at all- I worked on my breaks in between quarters. There's just no feasible way I could have worked. I thought the same thing as everyone going in- Oh I can work etc. Truly you cannot.

[@RedFaceeee]

Interesting take

[@DavidWarrenNP]

Thanks for watching!! Appreciate it

[@bertinelaurent6050]

I’m doing both

[@jordantakeuchi]

Great Video! I just got expected in nursing school and I have dreams of going to CRNA school. I had a question on your comment about how you always wanted to be in a provider role. What were some reasons for going to nursing school vs med school? When you were explaining the reasoning why you wanted to be an NP, it reminded me of how some MDs talk about their decision to go to med school. Genuinely curious, I understand both have a critical role in the healthcare model. Thank you!

[@DavidWarrenNP]

Hey! Great question- here is a video I did on the topic! kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3POn5iqmdeNnK8

[@kyledeitz2760]

CRNA here. I will say I know metabolism pathways and what receptors drugs work on, but honestly can’t remember the cyclic amp, gmp etc anymore. Fortunately, that depth of knowledge isn’t really too relevant in actual practice. I always ask the students about those 😆

[@syvallia24]

I’m apprehensive but early in my journey, not even a licensed nurse yet lol

[@christinegeronimo3486]

Hi David! Thank for your video. Very helpful for me. I am currently an outpatient cardiology NP, 9 yrs ICU nurse in the past. I am wondering if there is a CRNA school that accepts if you don’t have recent ICU experience since I am out of bedside for 7 yrs. Did you go back to ICU before applying to be an SRNA? Thank you so much.

[@DavidWarrenNP]

Hi! Thanks for watching! Most programs require "recent" ICU experience- usually within the last 2-5 years. I did not go back to the bedside before applying- my program counted my emergency medicine experience. I wouldn't suggest this route tho- very few programs will take it.

[@soyyo3413]

Was it easy for you to handle advanced pharmacology as SRNA compare to the pharmacology you take to become an NP?

[@DavidWarrenNP]

Anesthesia pharm was DEF way harder. Much more detailed, and cellular based.

[@humayaqubi4961]

Hi David! I am a foreign medical graduate and very interested in nursing and CRNA. I watch your videos and really like them. It inspires me to pursue nursing. However, I read or hear a lot about bullying and the nursing field. Do you mind sharing your opinions on that? And if you'd recommend nursing to someone more on the sensitive and introverted side?

[@yancai6695]

Hi David, thank you so much for the great vedio, may I ask what is the school's name that has np&crna combine program,please?

[@scgraves98]

What program in NY combines the acute care NP & CRNA? That would be a dream for me

[@rae7269]

How do we get rid of NP loan debt?

[@wayjones7540]

Can you please share the information on the program in NYC that combines both training. Thank you

[@lorealjane9192]

It’s Hofstra University

[@nikkirealin9315]

Hey David! I am a DNP prepared FNP. I am also considering going back to get ICU experience and after a year of that, applying to CRNA school. I have found only 2 post DNP certificate programs Barry University and South College. Do you know of any others? I was told by a DNP program in my state that they would not consider me for their CRNA DNP program because I already have a DNP and that I need to look for a post DNP program. Loved the video BTW!

[@DavidWarrenNP]

I would look at DNAP programs. DNAP is a terminal degree in anesthesia and eliminates the non essential nurse courses that APPs don’t need. Instead, the DNAP courses are things like business of anesthesia, advocacy, and anesthesia contracts for your own group etc.

[@ogeagu6936]

I wonder how much debt he would have to pay later on. This is what is making me hesitate in going into crna. Thank you

[@DavidWarrenNP]

It depends on how much you would have saved. However, CRNAs typically make 200-300k per year. Even if you do take student loans, over a career, the long term pay off is literally a no brainer.

[@kyledeitz2760]

Honestly it depends on where you go to school. I got out with 80,000 in student loans. To be transparent, I’ll make 360,000 this year so don’t wait bc of the student debt. It’s an amazing investment and opportunity for a great life. With inflation, the pay has gone up drastically within the past 2 years. Most importantly, it’s a pretty cool gig where I enjoy going to work.

[@tonymontorres]

what is the program called for the np and crna combined ? what school is it ?

[@rae7269]

So you worked critical care np? I want to try that.

[@UFCReno]

Did you need to go back and work as bedside RN prior to applying or was crit care NP experience good for the school?

[@DavidWarrenNP]

I did not go back to the bedside as a RN. My critical care NP experience was sufficient. However, it was also limiting. Most schools want dedicated ICU RN experience. Since my experience did not fit that mold, it was significantly more challenging.

[@DavidWarrenNP]

I did not go back to the bedside- my program counted by emergency medicine experience. I would not recommend this tho- very few programs will take emergency medicine experience.

[@amitdc2001]

I did not understand how can you combine crna and np the same time

[@DavidWarrenNP]

Check out SUNY Buffalo- they have a combined CRNA/ACNP program.

[@amitdc2001]

@@DavidWarrenNP can you find positions that combine crna and np the same time?

[@marathongirl1000]

The problem with your video is that you are only a SRNA and haven't actually worked in the field yet.

[@DavidWarrenNP]

If you actually took the time to watch the video, you would see that I clearly state I’m not a crna yet (in school). I’m giving the viewer reasons why I chose both professions, and my line of thinking for choosing both professions. If you think there is a “problem” with my video, I kindly ask that you remove yourself from my channel. ✌🏼