Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Career Description
Certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNA) administer more than 65 percent of the 26 million anesthetics given to patients every year in the United States. In a role similar to an anesthesiologist, CRNAs monitor the vital signs and body functions of surgical patients under anesthesia.
Annual Salary
| Entry: $95,180 | Midpoint: $111,030 | Experienced: $133,818 |
| Source: Compdata Survey, Kansas City and St. Louis Salary Data, 2004 | ||
Hourly Wage
| Entry: $45.76 | Midpoint: $53.38 | Experienced: $65.34 |
| Source: Compdata Survey, Kansas City and St. Louis Salary Data, 2004 | ||
Academic Requirements
Programs in nurse anesthesia are open to licensed registered nurses with a bachelor’s degree and at least one year of nursing experience. These programs range in length from two to three years.
Schools
Truman Medical Center School of Nurse Anesthesia
816/556-3216
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Professional Associations
National
American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
American Nurses Association
Discover Nursing
National League for Nursing
State
Missouri Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Missouri Nursing Coalition
Missouri Professional And Practical Nursing Student Loan Program
Missouri State Board of Nursing
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