Nurse anesthetists prepare and administer anesthetics to patients during surgeries, births or other medical or dental procedures. They often work with physicians and other members of a team to provide care. Nurse anesthetists are also responsible for managing patients' responses to anesthetics and use a variety of techniques and equipment in their day-to-day jobs. Nurse anesthetist jobs require the ability to manage a high degree of responsibility and work independently.
Work environment:
Nurse anesthetists work in hospitals, surgical care, and other healthcare facilities and are the primary providers of anesthesia care in rural areas.
Training requirements:
Nurse anesthetists are required to complete a Master's program in nurse anesthesia and pass a national certification exam.
Salary range:
$114,200 and up
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$95,000 and up
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