Highest-Paid Non-Physician Medical Careers * CRNA (Nurse Anesthetist) * Median Salary: $212,000 – $260,000 * Training Years: 7–10 years (BSN ICU experience Doctorate) * CAA (Anesthesiologist Assistant) * Median Salary: $160,000 – $210,000 * Training Years: 6 years (Bachelor’s Master’s) * Perfusionist * Median Salary: $150,000 – $180,000 * Training Years: 4–6 years (Bachelor’s or Certificate) * Pharmacist * Median Salary: $135,000 – $145,000 * Training Years: 6–8 years (Pre-pharm PharmD) * Medica

In 2019, we hosted a Diversity CRNA Info & Airway Lab Texas Christian University for RNs of color interested in CRNA. The Nurse Anesthesia Student Moderator was Marcia Richard, Texas Christian University and Goldie Brangman CRNA Scholar. Of course, we are going to speak on careers in advanced pain management. And, our guest speaker was Dr. Juan Quintana, DNP, CRNA (First and only Hispanic AANA President). Yes, the Diversity in Nurse Anesthesia Mentorship Program strongly believe that representat

How Long Does It Take to Become a Nurse Anesthetist? 🩺💉People often ask how long it takes to become an anesthesiologist. Well, I’m actually a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), not a doctor, but the path to get here is rigorous and rewarding.Here’s a quick breakdown of the journey:Bachelor’s in Nursing (4 years)ICU Experience: A minimum of 1 year working in a critical care unit (I spent my time in the neuro shock trauma unit).Anesthesia School: 3 years of specialized training, whic