From Anesthesiologist Assistant (AA) to Nurse Anesthesiologist (CRNA)

Anesthesia Deconstructed: Science. Policy. Realities.

In this episode we talk to Lee Austin, a former Anesthesiologist Assistant who went back to school to become a CRNA. Lee explains how different the educational programs were, how different the focus is on training between the independent practice trained CRNA to the assistant role of the AA and how that difference really resulted in professional fulfillment for her. We also discuss the Texas Christian University AA to CRNA bridge program and how Lee feels every AA should consider it!
This is a great insight from someone who has been through both programs and worked as both types of provider.
Listeners can learn more about the TCU AA to CRNA bridge program HERE !

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1. From Anesthesiologist Assistant (AA) to Nurse Anesthesiologist (CRNA) (00:00:00)

2. Meet Lee Austin (00:00:27)

3. Why Choose AA School? (00:02:36)

4. What was AA training like? (00:05:58)

5. The Difference RN training and experience makes (00:09:23)

6. Difference between professions (00:12:38)

7. Fulfillment = independent practice as a CRNA (00:14:30)

8. Differences between AA and CRNA Programs (00:14:58)

9. CRNAs are trained to do it on their own VS the AA Assistant role (00:19:17)

10. The TCU AA to CRNA Bridge Program (00:23:32)

11. Would she transition to CRNA over again? (00:32:00)