Nurse Anesthetist

Nurse Anesthetists administer general anesthetics to render patients insensitive to pain during surgical, obstetrical and other medical procedures.

Nurse Anesthetists

• Determine, set up and prepare necessary drugs, supplies and equipment for the administration of anesthetics
• Assemble gas machine and test to insure proper functioning
• Study patient records to determine probable effects of anesthetic on patient
• Monitor vital signs during course of procedure
• Take necessary action to ensure a near normal physiological status of the patient
• Prepare patients for anesthesia to include explaining procedures to patient
• Record condition of patient and type of anesthetic used on patient's chart
• Assist in moving patient from operating room to recovery area
• Monitor patient periodically; alleviate unfavorable post anesthesia effects as required
• Maintain records of each anesthetic administered and prepare periodic reports related to activities

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nursing
• At least one year of experience in an acute care nursing setting,
• Graduate degree in nurse anesthesia.
  

Salary

• The expected salary for a typical Nurse Anesthetist is between $95,000 and $115,000, based on education and experience
  

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