I love that your the girl that ask the questions others may think are dumb because I’m the shy girl to anxious to ask them when I have the same ones myself.
Yes! Listen, if we don't ask we may never know. There are still some questions I wish I would've asked my preceptors while I was a student. luckily I work with friends that don't judge ya girl lol but as a student you should ask everything and make mistakes because you have someone there to teach you before you are out doing things on your own.
Hey girl! Congrats on all of your accomplishments. I applied to med school and decided late in the cycle that AA is for me. Trying to get my application finalized asap. Keep making content, we need experiences like this put out there! Wish I decided to pursue AA sooner.
I love your videos!! Please keep them coming! This was so good to watch as a future SAA (starting school August 2024, God willing). I loved your insight and I'm going to keep in mind the things you said. Please let yourself have nice things, you deserve it for all of the hard work you've put into yourself and your future!
Hello! I applied to 11 programs this application cycle. I switched from premed to CAA, and I'm glad to find your channel. I have a few questions if you don't mind: 1. Did you shadow an anesthesiologist or CAA? I only shadowed an anesthesiologist for 8 hours in July this year. 2. Did you take grad loans? (I'm super nervous to move by myself to another state and idk if the grad loans will be sufficient to make ends meet 😢) 3. What were your stats while applying to programs? Like did you take the GRE or the MCAT? and what percentile were you? 4. The part about microaggressions (I'm a poc too): Do you feel like these things are more prevalent in states like Texas as supposed to Florida? My mom is making me consider this though she's not a CAA (she's a doctor) and doesn't understand the career well, so I NEEDED to find someone like you to give me some insight. 5. Did you feel like if you reported some of these instructors you get kicked out of the program? I have a no bs attitude and will report/sue whoever needs to be gone, so I would like to know what's the culture like in these small programs so I can prepare myself mentally before the real thing. 6. Blunt question: Is the pay as good as they make it sound? I hear ridiculous numbers left and right so I wanted to know if it was 100% true. Thanks! 🙂
1. I applied during the pandemic and the hospitals in NC were shut down so most schools allowed a waiver for this. At the time, only 8 hours were required so you should be good but be sure to double check each school’s requirements. 2. Yes, I maxed out the loans lol I couldn’t afford to pay anything out of pocket. The grad loans will be sufficient just create a budget for yourself and make sure not to live in a dangerous area but also let the rent be affordable, consider roommates with other people in the program you get into. Mainly: STICK TO THE BUDGET. 3. I took the GRE and I don’t remember what percentile I was in but I remember just meeting the qualifications that the school required in each section. I barely made it though, I remember that much lol 4. Honestly, I think it will be the same wherever we go. This career field is predominantly white and/or Asian. I am basing this perspective on my personal experience. In my class, there were only 2 black girls in the whole class including myself and in the class below mine 1 black female, 1 black male. In the class below them.. I believe another total of 2 black people. Until we start filling the seats/rooms…we are in micro aggression city. 5. No, you won’t be kicked out. I recommend reporting them as well as confronting them to cover all bases (keep your receipts) and make sure that you are being professional on all accounts. Some instructors may try to make it harder for you so…KEEP YOUR RECEIPTS! Be prepared for all the bs at all times. 6. The pay is ridiculous but true. When I started the program, competitive was $160k, by mid second year it was $180k and today it is 180k-250k. However, you really have to consider what type of hospital you want to work in like level 1 trauma or level 3/4? Taxes are ew. There are a lot of other factors to consider besides the pay.
@@Farrenamara Thank you so much for taking the time to answer all of my questions! I have gotten rejected from 4 programs out of 11 so far and no interview offers so far lol (applied to most of them in September 2023) Those 4 have told me that they can't offer individual feedback because of the large amount of applicants who applied this cycle. That only means that getting into CAA school is as competitive as med schools now, but the cohort is way smaller (20ish people or so). Again, thank you so much! and good luck with your TH-cam journey and your brilliant career ahead ♥
I mean if I was y’all, I would enjoy my freedom for now lol and worry about studying when you get in. I think reading one of the sources from my “studying for the boards “ video could be helpful. Like Blasting The Boards because it’s an easier read.
@@Farrenamara is there any topics besides knowing how the machine works properly and any of those books you used to study for boards would you recommend
Coming from a black women your videos are so inspiring keep posting!!!! I’m a undergrad student and beginning the application process , I would love to hear about your stats and advice on applying to AA programs.
HEARD! I mean I like knowing that I can do more intricate things like start Alines and set up drips and troubleshoot my anesthesia machine and whatever else....but I also LOVEEEE simplicity.
Appreciated the women of color feedback info. I recently listened to a podcast with a CAA who is gay, he said teachers would comment on his personality and that used to bother him bc it was a comment on his character but he said once he started working it was never an issue. This is informative.
What country is that? A teacher comment on student being gay? I mean what’s the teaching got to do with a student’s sexuality? In USA? He should sue that teacher and school ASAP!!
@@okorochukwunonso2563 the comments weren't about him being gay but that he was "a lot" .... but shit, that's code as far as I'm concerned. Anyway, check out the podcast Awakened Anesthetist. It's the episode with Charlie Chase, posted on March 1, 2023.
Hi thank you for taking the time to make this informative video. I took physics, BioChem and calculus in undergrad. These were the courses I struggled with the most. In CAA school , would you say that any of these prereqs translate to the program? Did you have to revisit these subjects? Because math is not my strong suit, so I wanted to know if these subjects translate in the program and in the career.
Hi, thank you for watching my video ♥️. Most of the math is changing concentrations. We dilute drugs everyday for regional blocks and just for common administration (ex: epi, phenylephrine, ephedrine, norepi) also need to be able to calculate how much drug to give based on patients body weight/ideal body weight, what is their appropriate tidal volumes (basic multiplication). I wouldn’t say calculus is really called upon but there’s definitely math. I also think the course requirements are difficult because they want to see how you perform taking challenging courses.
@@Farrenamara cool do you think this is a career where you have to be really good in math. I can do stoichiometry etc just wasn’t sure what else to expect
I’m hispanic am I’m worried about going through some of those bad experiences because I’m not of the same cheerful culture as you said in the video. I’m worried that I’m going to stand out a lot with the majority of the class. I’m a Rn, so when I went to nursing school most of classmates were Hispanic and Asian, so I did not face no racial issues.
Unfortunately, everyone is going to have a terrible preceptor at some point in this process but just know it’s temporary and you can get through it. It is good practice to stand up for yourself and change the system from the inside. It’s okay to stand out, blending in is boring anyway 😌😉 you’ve got this.
Hey! So I actually got to pick everywhere I wanted to rotate and I chose to go around the world 😂 so it was a lot of driving for me but that was my choice, I wanted to experience different cities. This is actually a great question, I’ll try to make a video about the places I rotated! Thank you ♥️
Just subscribed and I’m 7 semesters away from applying to AA programs😮💨 but… if you can do all of us a favor and make a video on school apartment hunting, school loans/ payments, and other things you bought for AA School! Preciate you and shout out from Clemson, SC🤘🏽
Hi! Come on 7 semesters!!!! I’m excited for you. I am definitely thinking of talking about student loans with y’all. As far as the other stuff here is a quick answer. 1.For moving: I got an apartment locator because I was looking for apartments in Texas from NC. I highly recommend. 2. What did I buy: things for the move. I had a laptop and iPad at the time that I took with me for my notes. Scrubs, shoes to wear in the hospital. Everything else(ex:stethoscope) was provided to me. I don’t think I paid for any of my books because previous students gave them to me.
@@Farrenamara That’s dope on the passed on books! Never can beat that! Also, I have started “Nesting” if you would say, when it comes down to purchasing things for school and my future housing situation. Actually been looking for a climate controlled unit to start stacking stuff in🤣 since I would be leaving my home fully furnished here in SC! But I will be definitely waiting for that video to drop! Happy New Year 🎊🎆🎈
Hi! I also hateeeeeeee presentations but yes we do have them but there were only 4. 2 during first year and 2 during second year. Specifically: 2 case presentations and 2 teaching the class something interesting presentations. You can do it though because all of your classmates will also hate presenting so it's a no judgement zone....well obviously your instructors are grading you but... your peers are just trying to get it over with and go to bed lol
What would you suggest to do jobwise or volunteerwise to get healthcare experience before applying. I know they say anasthesia tech but I don't think they have schools near me.
I feel like it should definitely be patient oriented if you can’t do anesthesia tech. Maybe CNA, Patient Care Tech(I think that’s the title) some people did EMT, Respiratory Therapy. See if you can certify to teach BLS, PALS, ACLS(you can also make good money doing this as a side hustle). I worked in a lab before this so I actually didn’t have any real patient care experience.
Irrelevant but car interior clean af lol I’m strongly considering AA school but figuring out if it’s worth it TO ME bc my bachelor’s is in a completely unrelated field and I’d have to do all the prerequisites.
Thank you! Im trying so hard to take better care of this car than I did the last one lol I totally understand! it is not an easy path, its expensive, and time-consuming. Do what you feel is best for you because at the end of the day...it is your life, your happiness, your path. I support you!
Hi im new to your channel. New Sub! Im doing my research on CRNA. I may be wrong, but i got from the video that you got in to a program without ICU experience? What school did you go to? Im currently in school for my BSN. Any advice on how I can prepare for my journey to being a CRNA?
Hi! Thank you for subscribing! So I did do an ICU rotation as a student but not before the program. I did not go to nursing school. Becoming a CRNA or CAA are two very different educational pathways. As a CAA, I graduated from undergrad with a degree in chemistry, from there I got my Masters through the AA program, passed my certification boards, and began practicing anesthesia.
Hi, I’m in undergrad studying biology and I plan to become an anesthesiologist assistant. Do you get paid ? And are you able to work a job while in this program ?
Hey! You do not get paid as a student. Most of us used student loans to live and pay tuition. You will not be able to work while doing the program. You’re either in class all day or in clinic all day…most of the time it’s both.
My interview wasn’t exactly a formal interview, I met with the recruiter at a few social events and he put me in touch with the chief AA. The Chief at the time set up a time for me to come tour the hospital and he gave me like the everyday flow breakdown. He didn’t really ask me any questions it’s more of a “I like your personality “ kind of thing. Everyone’s interview process will be different based on your hospital.
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Fellow black anesthesia provider here (SRNA graduating in 2 weeks). Love to see more of us in the field of anesthesia!
I love that your the girl that ask the questions others may think are dumb because I’m the shy girl to anxious to ask them when I have the same ones myself.
Yes! Listen, if we don't ask we may never know. There are still some questions I wish I would've asked my preceptors while I was a student. luckily I work with friends that don't judge ya girl lol but as a student you should ask everything and make mistakes because you have someone there to teach you before you are out doing things on your own.
Farren was a great classmate and is an even better friend!
Love of my life
Hey girl! Congrats on all of your accomplishments. I applied to med school and decided late in the cycle that AA is for me. Trying to get my application finalized asap. Keep making content, we need experiences like this put out there! Wish I decided to pursue AA sooner.
i absolutely love you and your attitude. you are such a positive person and i would be so comfortable having you as my anesthetist!
Thank you for sharing your personal experience and giving us an insight on what it was like as a student!! We appreciate you!
I love your videos!! Please keep them coming! This was so good to watch as a future SAA (starting school August 2024, God willing). I loved your insight and I'm going to keep in mind the things you said. Please let yourself have nice things, you deserve it for all of the hard work you've put into yourself and your future!
Congrats which school are you going to ?
Thanks for continuing to watch! Love seeing yalls comments and hearing about yalls journey! Yayyyy 2024! I’m so excited for you.
@@laminjawo5586I’ll be going to Emory!
Hello! I applied to 11 programs this application cycle. I switched from premed to CAA, and I'm glad to find your channel. I have a few questions if you don't mind:
1. Did you shadow an anesthesiologist or CAA? I only shadowed an anesthesiologist for 8 hours in July this year.
2. Did you take grad loans? (I'm super nervous to move by myself to another state and idk if the grad loans will be sufficient to make ends meet 😢)
3. What were your stats while applying to programs? Like did you take the GRE or the MCAT? and what percentile were you?
4. The part about microaggressions (I'm a poc too): Do you feel like these things are more prevalent in states like Texas as supposed to Florida? My mom is making me consider this though she's not a CAA (she's a doctor) and doesn't understand the career well, so I NEEDED to find someone like you to give me some insight.
5. Did you feel like if you reported some of these instructors you get kicked out of the program? I have a no bs attitude and will report/sue whoever needs to be gone, so I would like to know what's the culture like in these small programs so I can prepare myself mentally before the real thing.
6. Blunt question: Is the pay as good as they make it sound? I hear ridiculous numbers left and right so I wanted to know if it was 100% true.
Thanks! 🙂
1. I applied during the pandemic and the hospitals in NC were shut down so most schools allowed a waiver for this. At the time, only 8 hours were required so you should be good but be sure to double check each school’s requirements.
2. Yes, I maxed out the loans lol I couldn’t afford to pay anything out of pocket. The grad loans will be sufficient just create a budget for yourself and make sure not to live in a dangerous area but also let the rent be affordable, consider roommates with other people in the program you get into. Mainly: STICK TO THE BUDGET.
3. I took the GRE and I don’t remember what percentile I was in but I remember just meeting the qualifications that the school required in each section. I barely made it though, I remember that much lol
4. Honestly, I think it will be the same wherever we go. This career field is predominantly white and/or Asian. I am basing this perspective on my personal experience. In my class, there were only 2 black girls in the whole class including myself and in the class below mine 1 black female, 1 black male. In the class below them.. I believe another total of 2 black people. Until we start filling the seats/rooms…we are in micro aggression city.
5. No, you won’t be kicked out. I recommend reporting them as well as confronting them to cover all bases (keep your receipts) and make sure that you are being professional on all accounts. Some instructors may try to make it harder for you so…KEEP YOUR RECEIPTS! Be prepared for all the bs at all times.
6. The pay is ridiculous but true. When I started the program, competitive was $160k, by mid second year it was $180k and today it is 180k-250k. However, you really have to consider what type of hospital you want to work in like level 1 trauma or level 3/4? Taxes are ew. There are a lot of other factors to consider besides the pay.
@@Farrenamara Thank you so much for taking the time to answer all of my questions! I have gotten rejected from 4 programs out of 11 so far and no interview offers so far lol (applied to most of them in September 2023) Those 4 have told me that they can't offer individual feedback because of the large amount of applicants who applied this cycle. That only means that getting into CAA school is as competitive as med schools now, but the cohort is way smaller (20ish people or so).
Again, thank you so much! and good luck with your TH-cam journey and your brilliant career ahead ♥
Don't worry, eventually someone will say yes! and even if you do not get in this round...apply until you do (This was my plan). You've got this!
I love your videos. You’re so transparent and relatable . Can you do a video on different concepts we can study before getting into AA school
I mean if I was y’all, I would enjoy my freedom for now lol and worry about studying when you get in. I think reading one of the sources from my “studying for the boards “ video could be helpful. Like Blasting The Boards because it’s an easier read.
@@Farrenamara is there any topics besides knowing how the machine works properly and any of those books you used to study for boards would you recommend
Coming from a black women your videos are so inspiring keep posting!!!! I’m a undergrad student and beginning the application process , I would love to hear about your stats and advice on applying to AA programs.
Hey! Thank you so much. Thanks for the content suggestion I’ll try to include that in my next video! Good luck applying, you’ve got this!
Hey I def appreciate you for sharing your school lesson experience. God is great!!
as a poc as well we know what you mean LOL and heavy on the micromanaging
Thank you for sharing your experience and keeping it real. Definitely gave me some inspiration as a women of color.
Small world! I currently attend UNCG. In my senior year, looking to do CAA after I graduate.
Went to the OR yesterday to set up a nitric oxide on a patient. I was ugh I can’t wait
HEARD! I mean I like knowing that I can do more intricate things like start Alines and set up drips and troubleshoot my anesthesia machine and whatever else....but I also LOVEEEE simplicity.
Appreciated the women of color feedback info. I recently listened to a podcast with a CAA who is gay, he said teachers would comment on his personality and that used to bother him bc it was a comment on his character but he said once he started working it was never an issue. This is informative.
What country is that? A teacher comment on student being gay? I mean what’s the teaching got to do with a student’s sexuality? In USA?
He should sue that teacher and school ASAP!!
@@okorochukwunonso2563 the comments weren't about him being gay but that he was "a lot" .... but shit, that's code as far as I'm concerned. Anyway, check out the podcast Awakened Anesthetist. It's the episode with Charlie Chase, posted on March 1, 2023.
Thank you so much for this video. God bless you
You re an inspiration. Bless you
What a genuinely sweet girl. Thank you for the video.
Hi thank you for taking the time to make this informative video. I took physics, BioChem and calculus in undergrad. These were the courses I struggled with the most. In CAA school , would you say that any of these prereqs translate to the program? Did you have to revisit these subjects? Because math is not my strong suit, so I wanted to know if these subjects translate in the program and in the career.
Hi, thank you for watching my video ♥️. Most of the math is changing concentrations. We dilute drugs everyday for regional blocks and just for common administration (ex: epi, phenylephrine, ephedrine, norepi) also need to be able to calculate how much drug to give based on patients body weight/ideal body weight, what is their appropriate tidal volumes (basic multiplication). I wouldn’t say calculus is really called upon but there’s definitely math. I also think the course requirements are difficult because they want to see how you perform taking challenging courses.
@@Farrenamara cool do you think this is a career where you have to be really good in math. I can do stoichiometry etc just wasn’t sure what else to expect
I’m hispanic am I’m worried about going through some of those bad experiences because I’m not of the same cheerful culture as you said in the video. I’m worried that I’m going to stand out a lot with the majority of the class.
I’m a Rn, so when I went to nursing school most of classmates were Hispanic and Asian, so I did not face no racial issues.
Unfortunately, everyone is going to have a terrible preceptor at some point in this process but just know it’s temporary and you can get through it. It is good practice to stand up for yourself and change the system from the inside. It’s okay to stand out, blending in is boring anyway 😌😉 you’ve got this.
keep them coming!
i just saw your video reflection as an anesthesiologis
i use to see or stuff when they had a show truama life in the er
#TeamFarren ! So proud of you!
Aw I love this! Thank you so much !
appreciate your videos farren 🤩 how were the rotation locations? regarding distance and convenience/preference :)
Hey! So I actually got to pick everywhere I wanted to rotate and I chose to go around the world 😂 so it was a lot of driving for me but that was my choice, I wanted to experience different cities. This is actually a great question, I’ll try to make a video about the places I rotated! Thank you ♥️
Im from Durham,NC and I’m looking to change paths from pre-med to AA.
Dooooo it!!!! Less debt, less time in school! Great work life balance! Salary is beautiful.
What was your major?? What prerequisites did you take?? What is your science background??
Just subscribed and I’m 7 semesters away from applying to AA programs😮💨 but… if you can do all of us a favor and make a video on school apartment hunting, school loans/ payments, and other things you bought for AA School! Preciate you and shout out from Clemson, SC🤘🏽
Hi! Come on 7 semesters!!!! I’m excited for you. I am definitely thinking of talking about student loans with y’all. As far as the other stuff here is a quick answer.
1.For moving: I got an apartment locator because I was looking for apartments in Texas from NC. I highly recommend.
2. What did I buy: things for the move. I had a laptop and iPad at the time that I took with me for my notes. Scrubs, shoes to wear in the hospital. Everything else(ex:stethoscope) was provided to me. I don’t think I paid for any of my books because previous students gave them to me.
@@Farrenamara That’s dope on the passed on books! Never can beat that! Also, I have started “Nesting” if you would say, when it comes down to purchasing things for school and my future housing situation. Actually been looking for a climate controlled unit to start stacking stuff in🤣 since I would be leaving my home fully furnished here in SC! But I will be definitely waiting for that video to drop! Happy New Year 🎊🎆🎈
I appreciate your videos.
Were there lots of mandatory presentations at your AA school? I DREAD them lol
Hi! I also hateeeeeeee presentations but yes we do have them but there were only 4. 2 during first year and 2 during second year. Specifically: 2 case presentations and 2 teaching the class something interesting presentations. You can do it though because all of your classmates will also hate presenting so it's a no judgement zone....well obviously your instructors are grading you but... your peers are just trying to get it over with and go to bed lol
Skip to the thirty one minute mark. Since you believe in Christ you are now a GENERATIONAL CURSE breaker. God's blessings overflow.
Do you need to do nursing before? What are the pre requirements? Do you need a degree?
Im so interested in this just horrible with Math 😢. Im Cna..medical biller and coder..just need change
Hey do you have a run down on how much student loans you get for living?
What would you suggest to do jobwise or volunteerwise to get healthcare experience before applying. I know they say anasthesia tech but I don't think they have schools near me.
I feel like it should definitely be patient oriented if you can’t do anesthesia tech. Maybe CNA, Patient Care Tech(I think that’s the title) some people did EMT, Respiratory Therapy. See if you can certify to teach BLS, PALS, ACLS(you can also make good money doing this as a side hustle). I worked in a lab before this so I actually didn’t have any real patient care experience.
@@FarrenamaraThank you! and just wondering what kind of lab?
love your videos
Thank you ❤️❤️❤️
Damn sho gon ask questions lmao 😂
That part!
What was required to be admitted into your program if you didn't have patient care experience??
I think I just might make that transition.
Well come on then! We would love to have you!
Irrelevant but car interior clean af lol I’m strongly considering AA school but figuring out if it’s worth it TO ME bc my bachelor’s is in a completely unrelated field and I’d have to do all the prerequisites.
Thank you! Im trying so hard to take better care of this car than I did the last one lol I totally understand! it is not an easy path, its expensive, and time-consuming. Do what you feel is best for you because at the end of the day...it is your life, your happiness, your path. I support you!
What school did you go to? im trying to look for programs I would like to join the field
Hey! I went to Case Western-Austin
Hi im new to your channel. New Sub! Im doing my research on CRNA. I may be wrong, but i got from the video that you got in to a program without ICU experience? What school did you go to? Im currently in school for my BSN. Any advice on how I can prepare for my journey to being a CRNA?
Hi! Thank you for subscribing! So I did do an ICU rotation as a student but not before the program. I did not go to nursing school. Becoming a CRNA or CAA are two very different educational pathways. As a CAA, I graduated from undergrad with a degree in chemistry, from there I got my Masters through the AA program, passed my certification boards, and began practicing anesthesia.
Nearly 30 with a 2 month old. I want to go back to school to become an AA.
Question:
I know I need a bachelor's degree, but in what exactly?
you can get a bachelors in any degree. You just need to take the prerequisite classes.
@@chrisrivera3961 noted. Thank you so much!
@@chrisrivera3961wait really? I thought it had to be premed. I didn’t know this
Do you know any schools in Florida ?
Hello are there any liability issues in this field?
Hi, did you work through the program?
Hi, no. There isn’t enough time to work you’ll either be in the classroom or in the hospital every day all day
Hi, I’m in undergrad studying biology and I plan to become an anesthesiologist assistant. Do you get paid ? And are you able to work a job while in this program ?
Hey! You do not get paid as a student. Most of us used student loans to live and pay tuition. You will not be able to work while doing the program. You’re either in class all day or in clinic all day…most of the time it’s both.
how was the interview process 🩵
My interview wasn’t exactly a formal interview, I met with the recruiter at a few social events and he put me in touch with the chief AA. The Chief at the time set up a time for me to come tour the hospital and he gave me like the everyday flow breakdown. He didn’t really ask me any questions it’s more of a “I like your personality “ kind of thing. Everyone’s interview process will be different based on your hospital.