Anesthetic Nurses

             There are some nurses that are very similar to doctor's because of the qualifications they have attained over the years. A particular branch of nursing that I am aspiring to be is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). CRNA's are first registered nurse' who complete an accredited anesthetic program and take a state test for certification. Their job comes with many responsibilities at work as well as in school before they come to the work force. The hard work and dedication needed for this job has many great rewards, tangible and intangible. With extensive research on the career path of a CRNA, I will later decide if this profession is what I really want to achieve in life.
             The knowledge of the human body and extensive overview of the body systems are only a small part of the principles associated with becoming and Anesthetic Nurse.
             The first requirement as of 1987 ANP is to receive a bachelor's degree as a registered nurse and pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NYCLEX-RN). This exam is "developed and administered by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing" to receive licensure in a specific state; after which, you are to specialize in Anesthetics for two to three years in an accredited school that awards a master's degree. The specific anesthetic program should "be accredited by the Council on the Accreditation of Nurse Anesthetic Programs." APN Similar to the completion of your bachelor's degree there is an exam administered and accredited by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists that requires a passing grade of 75% for certification. APN
             According to the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA), there are only 94 accredited nurse anesthesia programs in the US as of January 2005 and have an association with approximately 1200 clinical sites. AANA The curriculum for certification was established in 1945...

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