Nurse Anesthetists
Nurse Anesthetists
Bright Outlook
Career outlook for
Nurse Anesthetists
What's it like?
Administer anesthesia, monitor patient’s vital signs, and oversee patient recovery from anesthesia. May assist anesthesiologists, surgeons, other physicians, or dentists. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education.
Working conditions
Tasks
- Manage patients’ airway or pulmonary status, using techniques such as endotracheal intubation, mechanical ventilation, pharmacological support, respiratory therapy, and extubation.
- Select, prepare, or use equipment, monitors, supplies, or drugs for the administration of anesthetics.
- Monitor patients’ responses, including skin color, pupil dilation, pulse, heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, ventilation, or urine output, using invasive and noninvasive techniques.
Top Skills
- Critical Thinking.
- Reading Comprehension.
- Active Learning.
- Active Listening.
- Complex Problem Solving.
Programs
Bachelor degree in Nursing Administration
Average Salary
23322/ Month