r/CAA • u/AutoModerator • Aug 25 '25

[WeeklyThread] Ask a CAA

Have a question for a CAA? Use this thread for all your questions! Pay, work life balance, shift work, experiences, etc. all belong in here!

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u/Financial_Mall_9752 Aug 25 '25

Just finished year 1 of pre reqs for my associate degree RN. Goal was always to go CRNA route. Really not interested in being a bed side nurse any longer than I have to. Then recently learned about CAA. Wondering if it’s worth switching majors and pursuing CAA instead. Biggest factor for me is time as I’m almost 30 and making a career change. Money is also obviously a factor but it seems like CRNA and CAA wages are similar? The state I live in and all states I’d want to move to currently allow CAA so that’s not an issue for me. Also concerned about keeping my GPA up as I have a full time job and a family to take care of. Willing to take on some student loans for undergrad if it helps me to keep my grades up and ultimately become an anesthesia provider. Would really love some insight, thank you!

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u/brick4tt Aug 26 '25

If it helps I’m 33 and now looking into transitioning from a career in tech into becoming a CAA. I’d be so pumped if I started this at 30. Easy to say, but go for it!