Dating back to the Civil War, nursing anesthesia is recognized as the earliest specialty role for nurses.
Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia
To become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) one must complete a Master of Science in Nurse Anesethesia (MSNA) program. You must be a registered nurse (RN) with a bachelor’s degree in order to apply to MSNA programs. Nurse anesthesia programs are usually 24-36 months of continuous semesters involving didactic (classroom) and clinical education.
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