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.
Nurse anesthetists require several years of experience and schooling prior to becoming certified. 1  The AANA provides one possible path to become to becoming a CRNA: 2  Pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or a similar degree. The road to becoming a certified nurse anesthetist typically begins as an undergraduate.