Nurse Anesthetist
What They Do:
Nurse anesthetists are advanced practice nurses who provide anesthetists for surgical, obstetrical and trauma care. They work alongside physicians and other health professionals.
Qualifications:
Nurse anesthetists must become registered nurses (RN’s) and then complete an accredited nurse anesthesia program.
What They Make:
The 2019 annual salary was $164,030.
Where They Work:
Nurse anesthetists may work in hospitals, obstetrical delivery rooms, surgical centers, and physician offices including: dentists, podiatrists, ophthalmologists, plastic surgeons, pain management specialists.
Career Outlook:
According to Nurse Journal, “The job outlook predicts a 31% growth over the next decade, which is a much higher rate of growth than many other occupations in the medical field and other industries across the United States.”
Sources:
https://explorehealthcareers.org/career/nursing/nurse-anesthetist/
https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes291151.htm
https://nursejournal.org/nurse-anesthetist/nursing-anesthetist-careers-salary-outlook/
Updated February 2021
