Subject:Science
H C U:University
Career:Nurse Anesthetist
Job Description:
What duties do people in this career have?The duties for the nurse anesthetist begins as soon as a patient us scheduled to under go a medical procedure that is requiring anesthesia. And to be prepared when the doctor it is ready to start the surgery. The nurse is responsible for communicating the patient when he need information about the anesthetist, an to answer any questions they have.
What skills do they have:How to administers the anesthetic, how to keep the patient comfortable and safe, know about the anesthetist so the nurse can answer the question if any of the patient have.
Education
What education and training do you need to enter this career?You must first train as a registered nurse. That involves completing Bachelor of science degree in nursing. Second you need to work at least 1 year in a acute care nursing setting. When you finally have fulfilled this experience you will eligible to apply to a nurse anesthesia. Before that you need to apply to a nurse anesthesia program at least more than 1 year. Nurse anesthesia program takes about 2 to 3 years to complete. After completing the program you need to write a certification exam. If you pass the exam you become a nurse anesthesia
What other qualifications are good to have?Nurse anesthetists must be able to work as part of a team. Strong communication skills are essential in order to provide information to physicians and other health care workers. Interpersonal skills are also needed to put patients at ease. In addition, nurse anesthetists must be able to remain calm and make quick decisions during emergency situations.
Which college or other post high school programs are related to this
career?Yes they are other programs that are related to this career and they are:Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) Acute Care/Critical Care Nursing
Person's Name
How did this person get into this career? After becoming a registered nurse (RN), I obtained my master of science degree. She became attracted to the field because I wanted the opportunity to advance my career and work closely with surgeons, doctors, podiatrists, and anesthetists.
What does this person say about opportunities to get into this career?They are many opportunities in this field.. To get started you need Admission to a nurse anesthesia program is very competitive. Most applicants complete an undergraduate program in nursing, practice in their field for a few years, and then apply to a nurse anesthesia graduate degree program.
| What advice does this person have for people who want to get into this career? To become a nurse anesthesia is very competitive. Most applicant complete program in nursing,and then apply to a nurse anesthesia graduate degree program. It's rare for someone to finish the nurse anesthesia program but if you like it you can do it and finish the program so you can become a nurse anesthesia. |
Summary-Your Views
Do you think this is a tough career to get into? What is the most difficult part? I think yes because i like helping others... The most difficult part in this career is that i mite be a little bit scare because I couldn't think what I doing but I think it will be a fun career for me and for other people...
Would you be willing to complete the education and training necessary to work in this career? Why or why not? Yes because I like medicine and helping a lot of people so they can get well if they are sick or going to s surgery that they need to put some anesthesia into there spinal cord.
