Personal Narrative: A Career As A Nurse Anesthetist

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This Advanced Practice nurse gives anesthesia and anesthesia-related care to patients before, during, and after surgery. Nurse Anesthetists need to be prepared for a wide variety of situations, which is why the career path to becoming a Nurse Anesthetist is an intensive one. It’s also why Nurse Anesthetists are among the most in-demand, and highest-paid, of all nursing professions. Some things you’ll do as a nurse anesthetist are: Operating Room care, Outpatient procedures, Emergency Room care, Pain Management, Epidurals. Also the job characteristics include: multifaceted, structured and be independent.( https://www.discovernursing.com/). The wages in United States are $157,000 - $214,000. CRNAs carry a heavy load of responsibility and are

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