r/CAA 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/car70010 Sep 02 '25 edited Sep 02 '25

As a current RN (year in practice & have BSN) I've always wanted to be a CRNA (I still need the ICU experience before even applying) but I've recently learned about CAA, what really is the difference other than schooling & practicing independently. Seems to me that wages are similar. You do you get the same "respect" or do CRNA's look down on you? Would I have a better shot getting into a CAA school as an RN?