CRNAs (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists) are advanced practice nurses who administer anesthesia, monitor patients during surgery, and manage pain before, during, and after medical procedures. You’ll work independently or alongside surgeons and anesthesiologists, making critical decisions that directly impact patient safety and comfort—and you’ll earn a median salary of $212,650 while doing […]
CRNA stands for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist—an advanced practice nurse with doctoral-level training who administers anesthesia, manages pain, and monitors patients during medical procedures. If you become a CRNA, you’ll have the authority to practice independently in many states, earn a median salary of $212,650, and be part of a profession that […]
Yes, CRNAs are fully authorized and extensively trained to intubate patients—it’s one of your core competencies. You’ll perform intubations independently in all 50 states, with research showing your complication rates (0.23%) are virtually identical to physician anesthesiologists (0.27%), proving you’re equally safe and effective at this critical skill. Your Authority to Perform […]
Yes, CRNAs are authorized to administer epidurals in all 50 states, though specific requirements vary by location. You’ll provide this crucial pain relief service primarily for laboring mothers and surgical patients, with research showing your complication rate (0.23%) matches that of anesthesiologists (0.27%), proving you’re equally safe and skilled at this procedure. […]
Yes, CRNAs routinely perform nerve blocks as a core part of modern pain management—and you’ll master this highly sought-after skill during your training. Studies show that when you perform nerve blocks, patients can reduce their opioid use by 50-80%, recover faster, and experience better pain control than with medications alone. Your Role […]
CRNAs can prescribe medications in most states, with 24 states plus Guam granting full independent prescribing authority and 26 states requiring collaborative agreements with physicians. Your prescriptive authority will cover everything from perioperative medications to chronic pain management, making you a complete provider who can manage all aspects of your patients’ anesthesia […]
