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15 Exciting Careers with an Advanced Nursing Degree
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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist is someone who administers anesthesia to patients. They collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, dentists and podiatrists to safely administer anesthesia medications.
Median Annual Salary
$134,820
Educational Requirements
Successful completion of a CRNA program (24-36 months). Prior to admission into a CRNA program, applicants should have already completed the following: BSN or other appropriate baccalaureate degree, hold a current RN license, and have one year’s experience in critical care nursing.
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Related Organizations
American Association of Nurses Anesthetists
Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists
American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses
International Federation of Nurse Anesthetists
British Anaesthetic and Recovery Nurses Association
nanceekaye
7 months ago
68 comments
Catsmama,
I think Pacific Union College in Angwin, CA near the Napa valley has a geriatric NP program and also UCSF has several interesting advanced practice roles you would like.
Go For it!
7catsmama
8 months ago
2 comments
In my most recent academic experience, the CNS program I started in 2007, then had to take an LOA in 2008, has now evolved into a CNL program with NO opportunity for advanced practice. My graduate MSN advisor has told me the CNL is "the trend of the future". My question is, since I wanted a CNS in the first place and was willing to plunk down in excess of 20 grand to get the MSN with a CNS speciality (geriatric nurse educator), what universities are still offering this option...particularly ones on the West Coast??? RN in gradschool @ 59+
cdnurse
8 months ago
3260 comments
95 for psych NP? Not on this planet.
shawnbrown111
8 months ago
2 comments
I need money to pay for school. Could someone tell me how to apply for grants.
Shan4691
8 months ago
5402 comments
Great info