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I honestly don't know why I'm even posting this, but after reading back many pages I feel as if I almost have to explain myself if I should post in the future.
I graduate next month with my BSN and eventually wish to pursue either SA or another midlevel (I won't say the name, but you know what it is). I hopefully (find out Monday) will be working in the cardiothoracic ICU in the largest teaching hospital in the state.
Why a teaching hospital? So I could work closely with residents and more so CT fellows and learn from them. Also the technology/oppurtunities are greater.
I know the question jet wants to know is why is an (almost) nurse here?
Due to my interest in anesthesia I want to learn. I found this board through another board which you all know and 'love'. In the few days I've lurked here I have learned a ton. Jet, militarymd, vent, jwk and others are incredible clinicians and fountains of knowledge that anyone interested in anesthesia could learn from; be it a janitor, nurse, or MSI.
In closing, I recognize that a midlevel is just that. While midlevels may be very capable in their own right, they are typically overseen by an MD. While some midlevel's egos might not let them appreciate this, some MDs also feel they are better than others just because of those letters behind their name. While I respect their educational accomplishment, I do take objection to both of the above scenarios. But in my limited experience these seem to be the minority of practioners. Like people have said anesthesia providers seem to get along well in practice, but on a message board you'd never know it. I don't quite understand it as I feel the team approach is best for financial reasons and patient outcomes.
I do have a question about midlevel anesthesia providers but I won't pose it at this time or possibly ever as I know how the thread will end.
🙂
I graduate next month with my BSN and eventually wish to pursue either SA or another midlevel (I won't say the name, but you know what it is). I hopefully (find out Monday) will be working in the cardiothoracic ICU in the largest teaching hospital in the state.
Why a teaching hospital? So I could work closely with residents and more so CT fellows and learn from them. Also the technology/oppurtunities are greater.
I know the question jet wants to know is why is an (almost) nurse here?
Due to my interest in anesthesia I want to learn. I found this board through another board which you all know and 'love'. In the few days I've lurked here I have learned a ton. Jet, militarymd, vent, jwk and others are incredible clinicians and fountains of knowledge that anyone interested in anesthesia could learn from; be it a janitor, nurse, or MSI.
In closing, I recognize that a midlevel is just that. While midlevels may be very capable in their own right, they are typically overseen by an MD. While some midlevel's egos might not let them appreciate this, some MDs also feel they are better than others just because of those letters behind their name. While I respect their educational accomplishment, I do take objection to both of the above scenarios. But in my limited experience these seem to be the minority of practioners. Like people have said anesthesia providers seem to get along well in practice, but on a message board you'd never know it. I don't quite understand it as I feel the team approach is best for financial reasons and patient outcomes.
I do have a question about midlevel anesthesia providers but I won't pose it at this time or possibly ever as I know how the thread will end.
🙂
