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Amna Becirovic 4/1/14 4th Hour CRNAs Job Some people dont understand the little things people do to help others.To start off, a CRNA is a certified registered nurse anesthetist. For an example, CRNAs help people in hospital environments, and they benefit us by helping out, and keeping patients safe. People need to understand what it takes to become a CRNA, what CRNAs do, what type of salary they make, and what type of hours they work. First, it takes hard work and motivation to become a CRNA. Becoming a CRNA takes about 5-7 years of college, which is a bachelor's degree. After college, people have to take a Nurse Anesthesia program, that lasts 24 to 36 months in length. This results in a masters degree. But, before it is possible to become a CRNA, have to become a Registered Nurse first. In order to become a Nurse Anesthetist, a national certification examination is required before practice. Continually throughout practice, a CRNA must obtain a minimum of 40 education credits every two years. (Q&A with). Becoming a CRNA is challenging and requires hard work. Debbie Malina in the article Q&A says, I would recommend that if someone is interested in a nurse anesthetists career, he or she should shadow a nurse anesthesia. CRNA is not an easy career to get into, but with the hard work and dedication, it will pay off. (Become a CRNA) Next, there are many things CRNAs do and they hold many responsibilities. What does a CRNA do that helps and benefits people? These nurses take care of patients undergoing surgical procedures. CRNAs make sure the patients recovery is successful, and is satisfying for the patient.

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They also monitor important body functions and make sure the patient is satisfied when it comes to safety and comfort. Being a CRNA is a huge responsibility because You are taking care of them when they are at their most vulnerable. Its a huge responsibility. (Q&A with). These CRNA nurses have made pain free surgery a reality! (Q&A with; Ferguson 185; Certified Registered Nurse) Finally, despite all the hard work, CRNAs salary and hours are excellent. CRNAs salary ranges anywhere between $100,000 to over $190,000, and the average is $168,000. Salaries vary by geographic region and practice setting and are generally best in major metropolitan areas (Davila) . Despite salary, hours play a big role as well. Most CRNAs work anywhere between 8 to 24 hour shifts, Monday through Friday. It all depends on practice setting. Some CRNAs provide service 24/7/365. But, in other practice settings CRNAs may vary to work 8 to 12 hour shifts. (Q&A; Davila) CRNAs make good pay, and all that work really does pay off when CRNAs are making $100,000 to $190,000 a year, and working 8 to 12 hour shifts. (Farr, Michael) Being a CRNA is a hard job. It takes a lot of responsibility, but those who commit to it will have the most success in the long run. Being a CRNA gives good pay, and those who commit to this are taking care of patients at their most vulnerable. This job is great for those who want to take care of and help people. The hard school work and long shifts of dedication will pay off when those who truly commit to this will be living the life they always imagined. Who doesnt want to make $100,000 a year and do something that helpful for people? A CRNA job is the way to go!

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Works Cited Become a CRNA. 1 April 2014. <http://www.aana.com/ceandeducatiom/becomeacrna/pages/default.aspx>. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. 27 July 2013. 1 April 2014. <http://www.healthcareers/sd.gov>. Davila, Lisa. How to Become a Nurse Anesthetist. 2013. 15 April 2014 <http://www.innerbody.com/careers-in-health/how-to-become-a-nurse-anesthesiologist.html>. Farr, Michael and Laurence Shatkin Ph.D. 250 Best Paying Jobs. Indianapolis, IN: JIST, 2007. Ferguson, Will. Nurse Anesthetists. Career Discovery Encyclopedia. 2007 ed. Q&A with Nurse Anesthetist, Debbie Malina, CRNA, MBA, DNSC. 1 April 2014 <http://www.bestnursingdegree.com/interview/debbie-malina>.