{"id":25811,"date":"2025-01-03T14:53:40","date_gmt":"2025-01-03T19:53:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crnaeducation.com\/shop\/?p=25811"},"modified":"2025-01-10T13:37:06","modified_gmt":"2025-01-10T18:37:06","slug":"what-is-a-crna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crnaeducation.com\/shop\/what-is-a-crna\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is A CRNA?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Welcome to the <a href=\"https:\/\/crnaeducation.com\/\">CRNAEducation.com<\/a> blog! <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To kick off our writing prowess, we wanted to start with the basics- <b><i>What is a CRNA? <\/i><\/b>Let&#8217;s break it down.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) are registered nurses that specialize in anesthesia. We administer anesthesia alone or with a team during surgeries and other procedures. We also monitor and take care of patients while under anesthesia and during recovery.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>CRNA responsibilities include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Identifying potential individual risks as they relate to anesthesia, such as allergies or health issues.<\/li>\n<li>Informing patients about anesthesia and what to expect before, during, and after anesthesia administration.<\/li>\n<li>Monitoring patient&#8217;s physical response to anesthesia.<\/li>\n<li>Providing the correct, precise dose for each patient depending on factors such as weight, age, underlying health conditions, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-25812 \" src=\"https:\/\/crnaeducation.com\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-shvetsa-4586984-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"What is a CRNA? CRNA Education - A CRNA in action\" width=\"356\" height=\"238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/crnaeducation.com\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-shvetsa-4586984-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/crnaeducation.com\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-shvetsa-4586984-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/crnaeducation.com\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-shvetsa-4586984-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/crnaeducation.com\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-shvetsa-4586984-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/crnaeducation.com\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-shvetsa-4586984-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/crnaeducation.com\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-shvetsa-4586984-416x277.jpg 416w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 356px) 100vw, 356px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>CRNA&#8217;s work in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Operating Rooms (OR)<\/li>\n<li>Recovery Rooms<\/li>\n<li>Emergency Rooms<\/li>\n<li>Labor and delivery units<\/li>\n<li>Outpatient centers<\/li>\n<li>Doctor&#8217;s offices<\/li>\n<li>Dentist&#8217;s offices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The difference between CRNAs and Anesthesiologists comes down to our difference in education. Anesthesiologists have their doctoral degree in medicine or osteopathic medicine. CRNAs are registered nurses that have a doctoral degree from a nurse anesthesia program and have passed the National Certification Exam for Nurse Anesthetists. Anesthesiologists and CRNAs actually administer and monitor anesthesia the same way.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To become a CRNA, you must:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a bachelor\u2019s degree in nursing (or a similar field)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be a registered nurse\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work as a registered nurse for at least 1 year in an ICU.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Graduate from an accredited nurse anesthesia program. These programs are 3 years long and result in a doctoral degree!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pass the National Certification Exam for Nurse Anesthetists\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In all, becoming a CRNA takes 7 to 10 years, on average. You will also have to complete continuing education credits every 4 years, which is where we come in! Depending on your 4-year cycle, you will have to complete 60 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/crnaeducation.com\/shop\/crna-class-a-credits\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class A Credits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and possibly also complete the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/crnaeducation.com\/shop\/cpc-core-modules\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CPC Core Modules<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You must also complete 40 Class B Credits, which can be Class A Credits or fieldwork, volunteering, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to the CRNAEducation.com blog! To kick off our writing prowess, we wanted to start with the basics- What is a CRNA? Let&#8217;s break it down.\u00a0 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) are registered nurses that specialize in anesthesia. We administer anesthesia alone or with a team during surgeries and other procedures. 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