A high prolactin level may result from a pituitary tumor which is releasing too much prolactin. Pituitary tumors are actually fairly common. They are rarely cancerous, but they can cause problems either by over-producing a hormone such as prolactin, or by growing in size and pressing on surrounding structures.
Upon completion of an accredited program, nurse anesthetists must pass the National Certification Examination (NCE) to become a CRNA. This computer exam typically takes three hours. Each student must answer between 100 and 170 questions.
Steps. 1  1. Graduate from high school or pass the General Education Development (GED) examination. This is the first step on the path to becoming a nurse anesthetist. 2  2. Get a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. While particular programs differ, coursework generally includes physiology, nursing theory, and biology. 3  3. Become a registered nurse.