How does one become a CRNFA: Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant?!
Question: How does one become a CRNFA: Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant.?
The CRNFA assists the surgeon in the operating room. How does one become a CRNFA.? I know it takes more than a BSN and I know an MSN is not required.Health Question & Answer
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First you have to be an RN. You do not have to have a BSN, you can have an associates degree in Nursing. But you must be an RN. Then you need two years of experience as an operating room nurse. It would be a good time to get your certification as a CNOR. (Certified Nurse Operating Room.) Then you just need to attend some courses, pass some tests and you are in. Many states do not require you to be certified to first assist a surgeon so check your state law.
However, if you are serious about it, you should get a bachelors degree because eventually they will make this like all other areas of nursing, a masters level program and if you do not have a bachelors degree you will not be able to get in. Health Question & Answer
However, if you are serious about it, you should get a bachelors degree because eventually they will make this like all other areas of nursing, a masters level program and if you do not have a bachelors degree you will not be able to get in. Health Question & Answer
You have to take a CNA course. Start with your local community colledge and they should have the course there. The class is usually around $90.00 for 3 weeks and then there are 2 books you have to purchase, unless you can borrow someone elses.
There are CNA 1 and CNA 2 school courses. The farther you go, the more money you make.Health Question & Answer
There are CNA 1 and CNA 2 school courses. The farther you go, the more money you make.Health Question & Answer