North American Partners in Anesthesia (NAPA)

The need for trained health professionals is growing, and careers in nurse anesthesia are leading the charge. Certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) are advanced practice nurses widely recognized in the care of patients during surgical, pain management and critical care procedures. As capable providers of safe anesthesia, working without the need for supervision, CRNAs span the world of nursing and medicine and provide independence and accountability for the work they perform. Nurse anesthesia is a demanding field of study, usually starting with a   Nurse career  as a registered nurse and leading to a master’s or doctoral education in nurse anesthesia. The process may be challenging, but well worth it, as this career path offers substantial job security, above-average salaries, and options as to what kind of work environment to practice in, such as hospitals, outpatient centers, military and private practices. The most attractive aspect of a nurse anesthetist career ...

In the highly regulated world of healthcare today, continuity of patient care rests not only on state-of-the-art equipment or state-of-the-art facilities but also on state-of-the-art staffing and job qualifications. Anesthesia provider coverage is critical to the efficiency of surgical and critical care services. As demand for surgical services increases, health systems are utilizing specialized staffing assistance to overcome workforce shortages and variations in case volumes.   Having the right staff delivering the right services in the right way at the right time contributes to timely surgeries, provider satisfaction and high quality patient care to the extent that anesthesia personnel are appropriately positioned as CRNAs and anesthesiologists, per their scope of practice. In addition, organizations like hospitals can respond to seasonal demand, staff absences, or sudden increases in work volume without operating at less than maximum efficiency. They often handle credentialing,...

Nurse anesthetist jobs provide an interesting mix of advanced clinical practice and patient care that appeals to many healthcare professionals who are looking for specialized positions. As anesthesia experts, CRNAs (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists) are both trained and certified to administer anesthesia and monitor patients throughout the surgical process. The aging population, as well as the subsequent high demand for surgeries, has been creating a steady increase in the need for nurse anesthetists, making it a highly stable career path and a high-paying job. Nurse anesthetist careers  usually begin with a strong background in nursing, often as a registered nurse (RN) and eventually a master’s or doctoral degree in nurse anesthesia. The educational journey is intense, focusing on in-depth theory and practical, clinically based learning. (You must be certified and licensed to practice, and that goes a long way in standards of care and patient safety. One of the best things ...