Private and outpatient medical clinics employ CRNAs. CRNAs administer over 65% of all anesthetics to patients in the United States, according to the American Nurses Association.

Because CRNAs have a lot of responsibility for their patients, the work they do can be both stressful and rewarding. Work schedules vary, but CRNAs frequently work on call several days per week. Your quality of life may be affected by such scheduling.

CRNA Personality Traits

• To be a successful CRNA, not everyone possesses the personality traits required. Even though there are many different personality types who work as CRNAs, successful people all have certain traits in common. 
• You must have a desire to assist others, just like any nurse. You should be responsible, accurate, patient, and compassionate. 
• To keep up with changes in the field of anesthesia, the CRNA profession requires a “Type A” personality who is willing to work hard and continue their education after graduation. 
• To be a CRNA, you must be able to communicate effectively. Every day, you interact with patients and medical professionals as a CRNA. You can be an introvert, but you need to be able to connect well with other people. You will be needed by some patients to calm their nerves about being anesthetized. Also important are good writing skills, especially the ability to write content that is right for your audience. 
• Because working in the field involves dealing with emergencies, CRNAs need to be able to think critically. The capacity to practice savvy instinct in crisis circumstances is basic for positive patient results.

Becoming a CRNA

• A bachelor’s degree in nursing or a related baccalaureate degree is required to enroll in a CRNA program as a registered nurse. Since there is a lot of competition for admission, good grades are important. No less than one year of involvement with an intense consideration setting as an enlisted nurture is expected for admission to most projects. Nurture anesthetist programs are at the alumni level yielding expert’s or doctoral certifications. The programs require two to three years of intense coursework centered on the program.
• To become a CRNA, graduates must successfully complete a national certification exam administered by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. The national first-time pass rate for this exam is greater than 90%, so you will be well-prepared for it.
• Additionally, a significant financial commitment is required to become a nurse anesthetist. An entire graduate program in nurse anesthesia can cost as much as $120,000 in tuition. Students majoring in nurse anesthesia typically leave school with a debt of $100,000 to $200,000.