SUPPLY, DEMAND, AND EQUILIBRIUM IN THE MARKET FOR CRNAs

From: AANA Journal | Date: August 1, 2006| Author: Jordan, Lorraine M; Stern, Steven; Merwin, Elizabeth | Copyright information

This study determined the current trends in supply, demand, and equilibrium (ie, the level of employment where supply equals demand) in the market for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). It also forecasts future needs for CRNAs given different possible scenarios. The impact of the current availability of CRNAs, projected retirements, and changes in the demand for surgeries are considered in relation to CRNAs needed for the future. The study used data from many sources to estimate...

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