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07-06-2006, 11:19 AM
What are the employment prospects for CRNA’s?
In a word, excellent. Currently, there is a shortage of CRNA’s. This shortage is compounded by the fact that the average age of CRNA’s is rising. CRNA’s are retiring at a higher rate than the programs that produce CRNA’s can possibly produce graduates. This is true in spite of the recent rise in the number of schools, increasing the number of CRNA's who graduate yearly. Therefore, there will be job openings for the foreseeable future, with good salaries and benefits.
If you are curious, go to this site (http://www.gaswork.com/crnamenu.htm).
You will be surprised at how many jobs there are, and this is only one site. There are a number of sites out there that help CRNA’s find employment.
You can also go to a “Headhunter” to find a job. These are people/companies whose sole purpose is to match people with needed skills to jobs that need to be filled. Once accepted to a program, you will begin to receive numerous mailers from these companies. One warning: These companies make their money only when a CRNA is placed in a job. Therefore, they will work hard to get you into a position. They will tell you what they perceive you want to hear, and are not afraid to "fudge" a little. If it sounds good, go check it out. Most employers will happily pay for your interview expenses. Don't be afraid to ask questions. Don’t be afraid to say no, and don’t be afraid to say you want to think about the decision before you sign. Generally, these companies are pretty professional. But, remember, the job they have is to sell you on a location.
In a word, excellent. Currently, there is a shortage of CRNA’s. This shortage is compounded by the fact that the average age of CRNA’s is rising. CRNA’s are retiring at a higher rate than the programs that produce CRNA’s can possibly produce graduates. This is true in spite of the recent rise in the number of schools, increasing the number of CRNA's who graduate yearly. Therefore, there will be job openings for the foreseeable future, with good salaries and benefits.
If you are curious, go to this site (http://www.gaswork.com/crnamenu.htm).
You will be surprised at how many jobs there are, and this is only one site. There are a number of sites out there that help CRNA’s find employment.
You can also go to a “Headhunter” to find a job. These are people/companies whose sole purpose is to match people with needed skills to jobs that need to be filled. Once accepted to a program, you will begin to receive numerous mailers from these companies. One warning: These companies make their money only when a CRNA is placed in a job. Therefore, they will work hard to get you into a position. They will tell you what they perceive you want to hear, and are not afraid to "fudge" a little. If it sounds good, go check it out. Most employers will happily pay for your interview expenses. Don't be afraid to ask questions. Don’t be afraid to say no, and don’t be afraid to say you want to think about the decision before you sign. Generally, these companies are pretty professional. But, remember, the job they have is to sell you on a location.