CRNA Career - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist:
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA),
is one of the four advanced practice nursing
specialties. CRNAs are highly skilled and
educated registered nurses who have completed
extensive education and training in
pathophysiology, anatomy, biochemistry,
physiology, chemistry, physics and pharmacology.
CRNAs are qualified to carry out the same
anesthesia services as an anesthesiologist.
The
main duties of a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist include:
- Working with other healthcare professionals
i.e. anesthesiologists, dentists, surgeons
- Providing preoperative, intraoperative and
postoperative care to patients
- Assisting with pain relief in the delivering
of babies
- Administering anesthesia to patients
- Monitoring patients postoperatively to ensure
recovery from anesthesia.
Where they work:
CRNAs can work in public and private hospitals,
in the obstetrical departments, ambulatory
centers, or physician’s offices. They can also
work in clinics and other outpatient centers.
Qualifications:
CRNAs must first qualify as Registered Nurses.
CRNAs must also have a minimum of one year’s
hands on experience specializing in acute care
nursing before enrolling in a CRNA program.
Graduate CRNA programs are 24 to 36 months in
duration. Upon completion nurses can graduate
with a Master’s Degree in nursing. A Master’s
Degree is not essential to become a CRNA but
most programs can lead to one.
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