What is it like being a CRNA Certified Nurse Anesthetist?
A nurse anesthetist is a logical next move for a registered nurse. For this the nurse will have to clear the certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) exams. They are primarily concerned with administering anesthesia to patients during or before a surgery. In fact, some nurses consider this move to be an advancement of skills, thanks to the elevated position the CRNA Jobs hold. Some consider this position to be equivalent to that of a physician, making its credibility all the more lucrative. A nurse anesthetist has wide ranging skills that are put to test many times every single day. He/ She is a vital member of the surgery team that looks after successful outcomes of an operation. The nurse anesthetist’s responsibilities start well before the actual surgery starts/ He/ She gets in touch with the patient, gets to know the patient’s medical history and any existing allergies that might hamper the choice of anesthesia he/ she will use on the patient. The...