Nurse Anesthetists

Books, nursing association Web sites, and information interviews with nurses will help you to learn more about nursing careers. Ask your career services offices for help with setting up an information interview with a nurse anesthetist, and be sure to prepare a list of question to bring to the interview. Suggested interview questions include: What made you want to become a nurse anesthetist? What do you like most and least about your job? How did you train for this field? What are some key skills for success? What advice would you give to young people about preparing for the field and being successful on the job?

You can also learn more about nurse anesthetists by visiting the Become a CRNA page of the AANA Web site (https://www.aana.com/about-us/about-crnas/become-a-crna).

Consider volunteering at a hospital, doctors’ office, outpatient care center, or other medical facility to learn how the health-care system works and obtain introductory experience before you head to college.

Participate in summer exploration programs in nursing for high school students that are offered by the National AHEC Organization, National Student Leadership Conference, University of Washington, University of Arizona at Tucson, Dartmouth University, Georgetown University, and other providers.