Salary for Nurse Anesthetists

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The position of nurse anesthetist requires specialized licensing and graduate education. These professionals assist anesthesiologists by administering anesthesia to patients during procedures, and conducting pre- and post-anesthesia observations. They monitor vital signs, obtain patient medical histories and informed consent prior to anesthesis, and perform emergency lifesaving procedures if necessary. They may also select, prepare and use anesthesia medications and equipment, and monitor patient responses to anesthesia during procedures.

A Nurse Anesthetist earns salaries that can range from 48000 - 72000 based on levels of tenure. Nurse Anesthetists can earn a salary of Sixty Seven Thousand Nine Hundred dollars annually.

Nurse Anesthetists are paid the highest in California, where they can get average compensation of approximating $85080. These professionals are compensated at the highest average salary in Public Administration, where they get average pay scales of $74590.

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