What Do They Do?
What Do They Do?
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) are advanced practice nurses who provide anesthesia care before, during, and after procedures and surgeries, as well as pain management and emergency services. They create individualized anesthetic plans and handle patient education and monitoring. CRNAs may also manage anesthesia departments, oversee personnel, finances, quality assurance and risk management, and serve as educators and advisors to institutions and government agencies.
Where Do They Work?
Where Do They Work?
CRNAs collaborate with surgeons, obstetricians, dentists, podiatrists, and anesthesiologists, and they work in hospitals, anesthesiologist groups, CRNA groups, or as self-employed professionals.
How Much Do They Earn?
How Much Do They Earn?
Mean annual salary: $263,897
Entry-level annual salary: $218,369
For More Information:
New York State Department of Labor Searchable Wage Database: https://dol.ny.gov/occupational-wages-0
Supply and Demand
Supply and Demand
CRNAs are expected to grow statewide by 27% between 2022 and 2032, with 193 average annual openings.
For More Information:
New York State Department of Labor Employment Projections: https://dol.ny.gov/employment-projections
Educational Requirements
Educational Requirements
Registered nurses in New York pursuing a CRNA career must have a nursing license, a bachelor’s or graduate degree, and at least one full-time year of acute care experience as an RN before applying to a nurse anesthesia graduate program. Programs last between 24 and 51 months and combine classroom studies in subjects like anatomy and pharmacology with clinical experience in anesthesia techniques.
For More Information:
American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology: https://www.aana.com/about-us/about-crnas/become-a-crna/
Licensure Requirements
Licensure Requirements
CRNAs are not licensed in New York State. To practice as a CRNA in New York, candidates must hold a valid nursing license, complete an accredited CRNA program, and pass a national certification exam. Maintaining certification requires 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years. CRNAs may only order or prescribe medications if they are certified nurse practitioners.
For More Information:
National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA): https://www.nbcrna.com/
Financial Support
Financial Support
Financial support can come from various federal, state, and private sources. Contact your college or university to learn about the financial aid options they offer, as well as other potential sources of funding that may be available.
For More Information:
American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology: https://www.aana.com/resident-hub/education-grants-and-scholarships/