Nurse anesthetistsare advanced practice registered nurses who administer anesthesia to patients before, during or after surgery. They also monitor patients’ vital signs and assess their physical response to anesthesia. Nurse anesthetists must have a minimum of a master's degree from a nurse anesthesi...
salary for nurse practitioners (NPs) the same year was $107,030, according to the BLS. (Note:The category of NPs includes general nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, and nurse anesthetistsExternal link:open_in_new. The latter two groups are typically paid more than general nurse practitioners...
The designation of health care providers is limited to physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives, nurse anesthetists, clinical psychologists, dietitians, and social workers. Pharmacists are not federally recognized health care providers and, therefore, are not eligible ...
A hush falls over the operating room as she’s wheeled in; around nine operating staff in green gowns pause to greet her. There are bright lights and two sets of monitor screens, metal tables with instruments laid out in neat rows. The anesthetist makes cheerful small talk in broken ...