RMV->)The problem with this whole practice of allowing RNs to "practice anesthesia" all stemmed from reimbursement issues, not improving patient care. The idea that we were somehow saving money made it alright. CRNAs have 27 months of anesthesia training after a BSN. I think it is ridiculous to think that RNs can take a weekend class and be proficient in airway management. ACLS does not provide you with the hours of practice needed to intubate without fail. At our facility and others like it, we would not have any backup from anesthesia. We have elected to provide safe, quality care even for such cases as GI and cataracts.