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A nurse anesthetist is a nurse who specializes in the administration of anesthesia. In the United States, a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who has acquired graduate-level education and board certification in anesthesia.he American Association of Nurse Anesthetists' (AANA) is the national association that represents more than 90% of the 45,000 nurse anesthetists in the United States. Certification is governed by the National Boards of Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).
Certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) use their advanced training in pain management to relieve suffering and discomfort due to surgery, trauma, childbirth and illness. After administering anesthetic, they remain at the patientâs side, providing support and adjusting the dosage as needed.raining. Admission to most nurse anesthetist programs requires at least a year of professional nursing experience in an acute care settingâpreferably surgery or critical care. During graduate school, CRNAs complete about 2,500 hours of clinical training and administer approximately 850 anesthetics, according to AANA.