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What Do Nurse Anesthetist Do?

Position Description Administer anesthesia, monitor patient’s vital signs, and oversee patient recovery from anesthesia. May assist anesthesiologists, surgeons, other physicians, or dentists. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education.

A Day in the Life of a Nurse Anesthetist

  • Evaluate patients’ post-surgical or post-anesthesia responses, taking appropriate corrective actions or requesting consultation if complications occur.
  • Select and prescribe post-anesthesia medications or treatments to patients.
  • Prepare prescribed solutions and administer local, intravenous, spinal, or other anesthetics, following specified methods and procedures.
  • Perform or evaluate the results of diagnostic tests, such as radiographs (x-rays) and electrocardiograms (EKGs).
  • Respond to emergency situations by providing airway management, administering emergency fluids or drugs, or using basic or advanced cardiac life support techniques.
  • Select, order, or administer pre-anesthetic medications.

What Every Nurse Anesthetist Should Know

Nurse Anesthetists state the following job skills are important in their day-to-day work.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Types of Nurse Anesthetist

  • Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP)
  • Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Senior CRNA)
  • Chief Nurse Anesthetist
  • Staff Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Staff CRNA)
  • Chief Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Chief CRNA)

Job Demand for Nurse Anesthetists

In the United States, there were 41,800 jobs for Nurse Anesthetist in 2016. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 16.3% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 6,800 new jobs for Nurse Anesthetist by 2026. The BLS estimates 2,800 yearly job openings in this field.

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The states with the most job growth for Nurse Anesthetist are Utah, California, and Florida. Watch out if you plan on working in Wyoming, Hawaii, or District of Columbia. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

What is the Average Salary of a Nurse Anesthetist

The typical yearly salary for Nurse Anesthetists is somewhere between $116,820 and $208,000.

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Nurse Anesthetists who work in Montana, California, or Wisconsin, make the highest salaries.

How much do Nurse Anesthetists make in each U.S. state?

State Annual Mean Salary
Alabama $161,780
Alaska $187,690
Arizona $144,670
Arkansas $186,970
California $212,210
Colorado $172,700
Connecticut $190,480
Delaware $187,860
Florida $177,390
Georgia $151,070
Hawaii $192,580
Idaho $143,270
Illinois $190,500
Indiana $156,580
Iowa $209,130
Kansas $159,600
Kentucky $172,780
Louisiana $159,370
Maine $170,300
Maryland $191,160
Massachusetts $191,320
Michigan $180,560
Minnesota $188,130
Mississippi $163,320
Missouri $159,080
Montana $246,370
Nebraska $189,030
Nevada $163,220
New Hampshire $171,800
New Jersey $189,150
New York $191,130
North Carolina $178,250
North Dakota $197,860
Ohio $174,380
Oklahoma $176,780
Oregon $205,730
Pennsylvania $171,250
South Carolina $164,480
South Dakota $188,360
Tennessee $150,880
Texas $158,510
Utah $161,300
Virginia $187,320
Washington $195,610
West Virginia $183,080
Wisconsin $204,820

Tools & Technologies Used by Nurse Anesthetists

Below is a list of the types of tools and technologies that Nurse Anesthetists may use on a daily basis:

  • Microsoft Word
  • MEDITECH software
  • GE Healthcare Centricity EMR
  • Bizmatics PrognoCIS EMR
  • eClinicalWorks
  • e-MDs software
  • SOAPware EMR
  • Allscripts Professional EHR
  • ChartWare EMR
  • NextGen Healthcare Information Systems EMR
  • Cerner Millennium
  • SynaMed EMR
  • Texas Medical Software SpringCharts EMR
  • MicroFour PracticeStudio.NET EMR
  • Medscribbler Enterprise
  • Amkai AmkaiCharts
  • StatCom Patient Flow Logistics Enterprise Suite
  • Skyscape AnesthesiaDrugs
  • AetherPalm InfusiCalc
  • Drug database software

How do I Become a Nurse Anesthetist?

What education or degrees do I need to become a Nurse Anesthetist?

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How Long Does it Take to Become a Nurse Anesthetist?

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Where do Nurse Anesthetists Work?

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The table below shows the approximate number of Nurse Anesthetists employed by various industries.

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