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Administer anesthesia, monitor patient's vital signs, and oversee patient recovery from anesthesia. May assist anesthesiologists, surgeons, other physicians, or dentists. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education.



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$203k

Annual median Salary

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Education

Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).


56%

Doctoral degree

41%

Master's degree

4%

Professional degree

Careers

Typical Job Titles

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Nurse Anesthetist

Staff Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Staff CRNA)

Staff Nurse Anesthetist

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