Pros and cons of a CRNA career
Cons
At all50medical.com the author provides a brief list of the cons of being a CRNA. The cons listed inclide: a large amount of responsibility, an expensive and long lasting education, and a heavy workload. The article details each of those things in order to allow readers to weigh out the pros and cons of the profession.
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http://all50medical.com/locum-tenens/certified-registered-nurse-anesthetist-jobs/
Becoming a CRNA is not for the faint of heart. It is a long process that has many difficulties that come with it. According to the author of the article, one can expect to miss important events, be unable to work while in the CRNA program, as well as accumulate an outrageous amount of debt. To become a CRNA it take a lot of sacrifices that is not easy for most people and their families.
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https://www.nurseblake.com/advice-for-future-crna-students/
In the journal "Stress and Burnout in Nurse Anesthesia," there is good information on how the toll of the career affects people over time. The journal tells how being a CRNA is a very stressful career and because of that, the stress can cause one to burnout and become tired of the everyday stress that the career puts them through.
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Pros
Being a CRNA is one of the most rewarding careers. according to NAPA author, Donna Abrusci, some of the pros of being a CRNA include:
“Knowing that I help my patient come through surgery with less anxiety and pain”
“Calming a scared child and making them laugh before going under for surgery”
“Every day offers new challenges; every day I enjoy meeting those challenges”
“No matter what you want in a career, you can make it happen as a CRNA. You can work as much or as little as you want, incorporating flexible hours and a quality lifestyle. You can make a little money or lot of money. You can take care of very sick, high-risk patients or you can choose a less stressful patient care mixture. The choice is yours”
“CRNAs can work anywhere they choose- Now that’s Freedom”
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https://napaanesthesia.com/blog-i-love-my-job-why-crnas-love-what-they-do/
Jovia D'Souza explain in the article, "Pros and Cons of Being a Nurse Anesthetist," that some of the benefits of being a CRNA include pay. It is stated in the article that, "CRNA's are payed a higher amount of money than many other professions as well as different types of nursing jobs." It also allows one to offer help to those who need it which is very rewarding.
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http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Pros-And-Cons-Of-Being-A-Nurse-Anesthetist&id=9439849
Positive aspects of being a CRNA is the diversity of the job. In the video linked below, they mention how the cases that they work on can range from something very simple to more intense. They also mention how being a CRNA includes close partnership with anesthesiologists which is a benefit of the job.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_svwhKSdNx0
The article "A Day In The Life of Nurse Anesthetists" gives some seemingly positives of a career as a CRNA. Nurse anesthetists are given plenty of hours on the clock and the hours are almost always set so that one can be in a routine and know their schedule weekly. It is important and very beneficial to workers to have a routine that they know will more than likely always be the same.
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https://www.owlguru.com/day-in-life-of-nurse-anesthetists/
A CRNA's job is very important making the career a very positive thing. Because of the importance and demand for CRNAs it is guaranteed that those seeking a job in the field will basically be guaranteed a job when the time comes as opposed to some careers where it is up in the air whether one will be able to find a job or not. That factor is probably the most positive factor of a CRNA career.
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https://www.registerednursing.org/nurse-anesthetist/
As a CRNA people will work in a supportive work environment, be active i constant problem solving, and be apart of a career path that is continually growing. For those who enjoy all of those aspects of a job and are ready for a high paced work environment would most likely enjoy a job as a CRNA. The job is always new with each case presented and is something that will keep workers on their toes and ready for anything that would be thrown at them.
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