BY: CAMILLE ANDERSON

NURSE ANESTHETI

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WHERE AM I NOW?• BHS• Hi my name is Camille Anderson and I am

pursuing a career of a Nurse Anesthetist .• My Current GPA is a 3.6

AFTER HIGH SCHOOL..

• After graduating High School I will attend the University of Miami.

• I will pursue a B.S. degree in Nursing.• This will take four years.

AFTER RECEIVING A B.S. IN REGISTERED

NURSING (RN)• I will complete one year of acute-care nursing.

• I will attend Wake Forest University for a graduate program to get my masters.

• Then I will get my certification as a Nurse Anesthesiologist

• Both of these together will take It will take 24-36 months of extra schooling.

REQUIREMENTS FOR NURSE ANESTHETIST • Credentials needed: A Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) or other

appropriate baccalaureate degree, A current license as a registered nurse. At least one year’s experience in an acute care nursing setting. Graduation from an accredited graduate school of nurse anesthesia. These educational programs range from 24-36 months, depending upon university requirements, and offer a master’s degree. All programs include clinical training in university-based or large community hospitals. Pass a national certification examination following graduation.

• State licensing: must receive a state license in addition to the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists.

REQUIREMENTS FOR NURSE ANESTHETIST

• Training: It takes a minimum of seven calendar years of education and experience to prepare a CRNA. The average student nurse anesthetist completes almost 2,500 clinical hours and administers about 850 anesthetics.

• Active skills: Communication, Decision- Making, Teamwork and Leadership, Nursing.

• It ranges from $156,000 - $206,000.

• apply for a job at a hospital or work at a naval base.

WHERE WILL I WORK

• I will be able to work at multiple places, like a hospital, clinic, and also have my own private practice with a surgeon of some sort.