What does it take to become a Nurse Anesthetist?
Answer Hi, Maryann! Thanks for choosing me to answer your question. I’m not sure of the particulars, but a nurse anesthetist is a registered nurse who has advanced training in anesthesia. Generally speaking, you have to be a registered nurse and then get a master’s degree in nursing, and do additional internship hours, then pass a certifying exam to become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. Check out the web page at www.aana.com for specific details and to find an expert in that area. Before you can be accepted into a master’s degree program in nursing, you typically have to have a bachelor’s degree in nursing as well as a license as a registered nurse. To learn more about nursing, check out the web page at www.nursingworld.org for more information. After you check out those web pages, I’d be happy to answer any additional questions you might have.
