Working in the medical field is something rewarding for many people and is a career choice that is always going to promise a job. Regardless of what area you go into, there will always be a need as many people get sick on a daily basis or need some sort of medical attention. This has led many to going back to school to further their education. There are several paths that you can go in the medical field and that is why many are choosing this field.
Nursing has become and always has been a popular career choice, and more specific, nurse anesthetist is becoming popular. The job security that comes with the healthcare field is something that can't be passed up and this happens to be a growing field these days as well. As a nurse anesthetist you are going to be working alongside and close to anesthesiologists. The salary for this position is rather high strictly because the responsibility that comes with this position is high. You are going to be helping anesthesiologists with giving patients anesthesia for surgeries and operations. Becoming a CRNA (Certified Registered Nursing Anesthetist) is becoming a demanding and growing area these days.
Nurses began giving anesthesia about 150 years ago and they actually were the first to give it back during the wars in the 1800's. CRNA job titles came around in the 1950's and they were the ones that administered anesthesia in several communities back then. The demand for this profession is currently on the rise and has increased as more and more health facilities are being constructed and built.
As a CRNA, you are going to have to go through extensive training and you will have to take classes that are specific to anesthesiology. This profession can earn you a salary of about $189,000 and depends on the amount of experience you have as well as your location and facility you are working in.
In the field, you are going to be in charge of taking care of patients both before and after a procedure. You will be examining patients and preparing them for anesthesia. You also will be controlling how much anesthesia they get to ensure they are not getting too much and that they are getting the right amount. Once surgery is done you will be taking care of the patient after surgery as well until they are stable.
The job responsibilities you are going to have are not going to be simple or easy and that is another reason the pay is higher. You need to be able to work well under pressure and you also need to be able to work fast. You are going to have to know how to do your job even when an anesthesiologist is not there to help you or work with you. As a nurse anesthetist, proper training is given and therefore you are prepared for anything. You need to be able to step in and carry on the role of the anesthesiologist in the case they are absent.