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
