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Nurse Anesthetist.

A program that prepares registered nurses to administer anesthetics and provide care for patients before, during and after anesthesia. Includes instruction in the biochemistry and physics of anesthesia; advanced anatomy and physiology; clinical pharmacology of anesthetics and adjunctive drugs; pain management; acute care and operating room practice; clinical technology and procedures; emergency intervention; patient assessment and education; and legal issues.

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Related Careers

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

25-1072

$47,950 $79,940 $130,040

Nurse Anesthetists

29-1151

$137,230 $223,210 $252,090

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What careers can I pursue with this major?

Use the Related Careers section above to see roles commonly linked to this field of study. Data is based on CIP–SOC crosswalk and BLS occupational data.

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Salary and employment data come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) and Employment Projections.

Data sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

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Salary Summary

$151,575

Avg Median Salary $151,575

Lowest Median $79,940

Highest Median $223,210

Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

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Career Paths 2

Degree Level Bachelor

Code 51.3804

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