How to Ace the Anesthesia Interview You have the experience and the grades, and you’ve filed your application. Now the wait is over, you have a CRNA school interview and it’s finally time to show that you have what it takes to excel in this course of study and become a skilled CRNA. As you […]
Full Text »How Much Does a CRNA Make
Certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNA) are some of the highest-paid advanced practice nursing professionals. Salaries vary greatly by region, type of facility, number of years in practice and sub-specialty. A study done by Merritt Hawkins & Associates in 2009 showed that the average CRNA salary was $189,000.
Full Text »CRNAs Helping Anesthesia Students Grow Professionally
Anyone who has ever started to learn something new knows how intimidating and stressful it can be. It is normal to fear the unknown, and even shy away from opportunities because they appear to be too much of a challenge.
Full Text »Difference Between an Anesthesiologist and a Nurse Anesthetist
Nurse anesthetists and anesthesiologists are a necessary addition to the medical field. Although they perform the same basic functions, slight differences in their job requirements and background make them each a specialized and valued member of the medical profession.
Full Text »My Life in Nurse Anesthesia School
This is a very tough road. Tight finances, little to no social life, missing out on important events because you are on call, mental and physical exhaustion, spending more time with your classmates than your spouse and family, etc. etc. Having said that CRNA school is only 28 or so months and well worth it.
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