National CRNA week

This is National CRNA week.  CRNA stands for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists.  Back in 2000, the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists started this week to bring awareness to the important work done by these nurses.

A CRNA nurse differs from an anesthesiologist based on the level of schooling and the degree received.  An anesthesiologist becomes a doctor so they attend undergraduate school, medical school followed by a residency program.  

The Certified Registered Nurse anesthetists goes to undergraduate school.  They then become a registered nurse, followed by one year of critical care experience and then completion of a CRNA program between 24-36 months..

The CRNA nurse can provide the same services but there are some states that require they work with a supervising board-certified physician.  Great care is taken with patients.

CRNA work is done in urban settings in hospitals, surgery centers and pain management centers. You will find anesthesiologists there as well.  In rural areas however, approximately ⅔ of all anesthetics are administered by a certified registered nurse anesthetist.

Private Home Health hopes this blog has been informative. Hopefully you will understand the person administering the anesthetics if ever you have a need.