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What are the Requirements to Become a Nurse Anesthetist?

Working with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and support staff, nurse anesthetists live on the front lines of the healthcare industry, providing anesthesia and related services to patients before and after surgical procedures. They also offer pain management to patients during the recovery period after operations or other procedures. Because administering anesthesia and monitoring vital signs and reactions all require tremendous attention to detail, the requirements to become a nurse anesthetist are highly regulated.

Educational Requirements to Become a Nurse Anesthetist

Because this occupational field requires graduate training at the master's level, the first step in your journey involves completing a bachelor's degree in nursing prior to applying for more advanced training. Through your four-years of undergraduate education you explore areas such as:
  • Anatomy
  • Pathology
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Pharmacology
Next you must attend a master's program lasting at least two years. Some schools require at least one year of clinical experience as a registered nurse before you can be admitted to a master's program. Other programs accept you straight out of undergrad. Either way, your studies become more focused as you learn the skills necessary to mix sedatives, monitor pain, administer medications, and perform all of the other duties of a nurse anesthetist.

Regulatory Requirements to Become a Nurse Anesthetist

After completing your six or more years of training, you must successfully pass the NCLEX-RN, a national licensing exam issued to all prospective nurses. The last step in the process involves certification. While this final component is not universally mandatory in all states, there are obvious benefits to completing certification. Prospective employers are more likely to recruit you if you can demonstrate that you have mastered all of the state and federal guidelines governing effective anesthesiology and healthcare management.

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