SPECIALTY
CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETIST
CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETIST
MANAGING PAIN AND SURGICAL CARE
Surgeries are performed every day in first-class Air Force medical facilities around the world. As privileged healthcare providers, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists perform specialized and critical nursing duties for surgical patients before, during and after surgery. An indispensable member of any surgical team, patients rely on their expertise and care every day all around the world.
- Administer anesthetics to patients and monitor their care during surgery
- Attend to preoperative evaluations and postoperative care of patients
- Assist with any training of personnel under the direction of a medical officer
- Successfully manage an anesthesia department
CAREER TASKS
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QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
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MINIMUM EDUCATION
- Master’s degree awarded from a graduate nurse anesthesia program
- Successfully passed the national certifying examination within one year of completion of required didactic and clinical requirements
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QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum six months full-time nursing practice in the APRN specialty is required.
- At least 12 months experience as a registered nurse
- Completion of 5.5-week Officer Training School course
- Must be between the ages of 18 and 47
TRAINING & EDUCATION
How do we transform you from the civilian sector to a leader and an Officer in the Air Force? From education to continued training, your Air Force path is here.
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TECHNICAL TRAINING
126 - 500 days
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OFFICER TRAINING SCHOOL
5.5 weeks
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MILITARY TRAINING LOCATION
Maxwell AFB AL
- INTERESTS & SKILLS
- Healthcare
TAKE A BREAK
Flights and 30-days vacation with pay each year.
YOUR FUTURE IS WAITING.