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A Nurse Anesthetist (AE) is a Registered Nurse educated and trained to administer anesthesia. Their title, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), reflects their qualifications and abilities.
Education
Education and training varies depending on the country. In the United States, for example, education is overseen by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists' Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs *.
In the U.S., nurse anesthetists first complete registered nursing school at the baccalaureate level, a four-year program. Then, most nurse anesthesia programs in the United States require a minimum two years of nursing experience in a critical or acute care environment. Following that, they then enroll in an accredited program of anesthesia education for an additional two-and-a-half to three years which combines theory, didactic education and clinical practice. Upon passage of a national certification examination, they are also certified by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists (CCNA). Most CRNAs have master's degrees in either anesthesia or nursing. A master's degree is the current point of entry into the CRNA profession. Historically CRNAs were trained in an anesthesia diploma or certificate program. CRNAs also have Continuing Education requirements, and a recertification program every two years thereafter.
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Wright's Anesthesia and Critical Care Resources on the Internet - In 1995, Wright set out to compile a little list of resources. He created an exhaustive list of everything related to anesthesia.
Anesthesia Nursing and Medicine - A personal web page created by a Nurse Anesthetists for those interested in a career in anesthesia or are students of a nurse anesthetists program.
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Anesthesia Reference Materials - Walter Reed Army Medical Center's site, including field anesthesia basics.
GASNet - Information about anesthesiology, including a multimedia textbook, a video library, an online journal of anesthesiology and discussion groups.
Meta Description: [ The Worlds Premier Anesthesia Internet Resource ]
GasPasser - Information on the role of Certified Registered Nurse Anaesthetists in America.
Meta Description: [ Are you about to undergo an anesthetic? Find out who is delivering the majority of anesthesia today and what you need to know about patient safety, the different types of anesthesia available, and what the difference is between an anesthesiologist and a nurse anesthetist. ]
Jack Stem's Midwest Anesthesia Consultants - Offers information for the consumer and the professional healthcare provider involving pain management, anesthesia, and conscious sedation.
Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States - Membership, newsletter and registry information, FAQs, and list of anesthesiologists available to consult during MH emergencies.
Meta Description: [ MHAUS is the only association in the United States dedicated to the control of malignant hyperthermia (MH), a life-threatening genetic disorder. ]
Professional Anesthesia Services of Eastern Pennsylvania - Professional Anesthesia Services of Eastern Pennsylvania provides CRNA anesthesia coverage for hospitals, surgical centers, physicians offices, and clinics.
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The Virtual Anaesthesia Textbook - Offers an extensive list of annotated links.
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