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Does it make more since to become a Nurse Anesthetist or an Anesthesiologist?
I am currently a senior in high school and I have an idea of what I want my career to be, but I am stuck between the 2 occupations. They both are outstanding jobs, but I do not know which want i want to pursue in.
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Richard’s Answer
Anesthesiologists have more stress but make more money.
Also Consider the time required to achieve your goal
To Become a CRNA: After high school it takes about 4 years of university to become a registered nurse.
After time spent working as a nurse, including 2 years of critical care, one can apply to CRNA school, which takes an additional 2-3 years.
Becoming an anesthesiologist: 4 year of college, 4 years of medical school and 4 years of residency.
Also Consider the time required to achieve your goal
To Become a CRNA: After high school it takes about 4 years of university to become a registered nurse.
After time spent working as a nurse, including 2 years of critical care, one can apply to CRNA school, which takes an additional 2-3 years.
Becoming an anesthesiologist: 4 year of college, 4 years of medical school and 4 years of residency.
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Sean’s Answer
I think the short answer is are you able to attend the extra college to become an MD vs a nurse with a specialty. The pay at both is great but adding the MD is going to eventually pay much better.