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.

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

Missouri State University (Springfield)
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Truman Medical Center School of Nurse Anesthesia (Kansas City)
816/556-3216

Webster University (St. Louis)
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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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