Nurse Anesthetist
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.
At a Glance
Nurse Anesthetist earns an average of $230,000/yr. Typical education: Master's degree. Experience: 1 years. Top skills: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Registered Nurse (RN), Nursing.
$230,000/yr
Master's degree
1 years
6
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Nurse Anesthetists
Median Wage
$223,210/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+8.6%
Education
Master's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (16)
Nursing
Anesthesia
Anesthesiology
Pre-Anesthetic Assessment
Operating Room (OR)
Surgery
Process Improvement
Airway Management
Medical Direction
Life Support
Endoscopy
Urology
Nursing Practices
Surgical Procedures
Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
Sedation
Common Skills (9)
Research
Mental Stability
Leadership
Compassion
Interpersonal Communications
Communication
Filing
Accountability
Certifications (5)
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
Basic Cardiac Life Support
Related Specializations
Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.
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