Halie RobinsonMrs. EhleHonors English March 11, 2014Exploring Nursing AnesthesiaGoalWhen I was younger, I always wanted to pursue a medical career. Whether it was helping humans or animals, I always wanted to save lives. To this day, I want to pursue a career in medicine, but until recently, I didn't have a specific job in mind. It was my mother who introduced me to the idea of ​​becoming a nurse anesthetist. After talking to my grandmother, a retired nurse, I discovered this could be a possible career choice. One of the things she loved most about her job was getting to know patients personally. Nurse anesthetists are able to develop a relationship with their patients, but they don't have to do the dirty work like bathing patients and changing their bedpans. Another reason why becoming a nurse anesthetist appealed to me is that I like to challenge myself. The courses are tough and several years of school are necessary. Some days are very stressful, but the rewards are worth it. I briefly researched becoming a nurse anesthetist in 7th grade. One of the most important things I have discovered is that most nurse anesthetists love their work. This is very important to me because if I could have one thing in life, it would be happiness. I also learned that it is a very active profession. I couldn't stand being stuck in a cubicle all day, so it's good to know that there's always something new when you're a nurse anesthetist. This year, I want to do more research on nurse anesthetists, to find out what high school courses would prepare me for college anesthesiology courses. I would like to know from my research how many years of school it takes to become a nurse anesthetist, what are the...... middle of paper ......th operating table and nurse anesthetist starts to place the monitors on them. Then everyone in the room confirms the patient's name and the scheduled operation. Next, the nurse anesthetist puts the anesthesia into the patient's IV. Once the patient is asleep, the CRNA manages their airway. To do this, they place an endotracheal tube in the patient's mouth, allowing them to breathe in the anesthetic gases. The operation can now begin. According to an anonymous CRNA on citytowninfo.com, the nurse anesthetist's job during surgery is to closely monitor the patient's vital signs, temperature, breathing, intravenous fluids, blood loss and position. Once the operation is completed, the CRNA wakes the patient and takes them to the recovery room. The nurse anesthetist then begins another procedure, following the same steps until all operations for the day are completed..