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This is a controversial topic but I personally think it is worth discussing. We now have numerous universities training physician pretenders (DNPs, CRNAs, etc.) that will replace and undermine the physicians who are graduating from these same universities. Prime example here:
UNE giving doctorates to CRNAs & certifying in pain mgmt.
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Innovation and Leadership in Nurse Anesthesia
University of New England's (UNE) online Doctor of Nursing Practice Nurse in Anesthesia (DNP) prepares Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) for clinical leadership positions in a dynamic and diverse health care system. CRNAs who desire to grow professionally as leaders, clinical practitioners, and educators will find this post-master's online DNP a convenient and stimulating educational opportunity. With two tracks in patient safety and pain management, UNE's DNP provides options for CRNAs who wish to practice in either a hospital or rural setting as an administrator or as a clinical leader. Through an innovative curriculum that combines online coursework and low-residency hands-on experiences, you can complete your DNP in two years.
Certificate in Pain Management
UNE's online Certificate in Pain Management is the only university-based pain management program in the country. This evidence-based curriculum is ideal for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, medical doctors, and osteopathic physicians who wish to further develop their skills and knowledge in pain management to practice in pain clinics, small hospitals, and rural settings. Through online courses and hands-on field experiences, you will learn the latest clinical techniques and technologies for controlling pain and improving patient care.
http://nurseanesthetist.une.edu/lp-...ntdoctor.net&gclid=CNfS1Z-ikaICFQrKsgodslQbjg
Comment: So now we will have CRNAs becoming "doctors" through these DNP programs and also practicing pain management after this online program with some "field experiences". What a complete joke. Seems like UNE is stabbing their UNECOM students in the back by sanctioning this nonsense. I feel that many institutions charge exorbitant tuitions to their medical students and it is sad that they also choose to also open programs for these physician pretenders (DNPs, CRNAs, etc.) as well. IMO this the epitome of stabbing your med students in the back.
UNE giving doctorates to CRNAs & certifying in pain mgmt.
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Innovation and Leadership in Nurse Anesthesia
University of New England's (UNE) online Doctor of Nursing Practice Nurse in Anesthesia (DNP) prepares Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) for clinical leadership positions in a dynamic and diverse health care system. CRNAs who desire to grow professionally as leaders, clinical practitioners, and educators will find this post-master's online DNP a convenient and stimulating educational opportunity. With two tracks in patient safety and pain management, UNE's DNP provides options for CRNAs who wish to practice in either a hospital or rural setting as an administrator or as a clinical leader. Through an innovative curriculum that combines online coursework and low-residency hands-on experiences, you can complete your DNP in two years.
Certificate in Pain Management
UNE's online Certificate in Pain Management is the only university-based pain management program in the country. This evidence-based curriculum is ideal for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, medical doctors, and osteopathic physicians who wish to further develop their skills and knowledge in pain management to practice in pain clinics, small hospitals, and rural settings. Through online courses and hands-on field experiences, you will learn the latest clinical techniques and technologies for controlling pain and improving patient care.
http://nurseanesthetist.une.edu/lp-...ntdoctor.net&gclid=CNfS1Z-ikaICFQrKsgodslQbjg
Comment: So now we will have CRNAs becoming "doctors" through these DNP programs and also practicing pain management after this online program with some "field experiences". What a complete joke. Seems like UNE is stabbing their UNECOM students in the back by sanctioning this nonsense. I feel that many institutions charge exorbitant tuitions to their medical students and it is sad that they also choose to also open programs for these physician pretenders (DNPs, CRNAs, etc.) as well. IMO this the epitome of stabbing your med students in the back.