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CAPTAIN OF THE SHIP IN THE OPERATING ROOM

The Anesthesia Consultant

The operating room team today consists of multiple professionals working in collaboration, including the surgeon, the scrub tech, the circulating nurse, and the anesthesia MD or CRNA. The operating team is a collaborative and cooperative venture. This image of operating room hierarchy has disappeared since the 1940s.

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A Day in the Life of a CRNA: Insights & Experiences

Salem Anesthesia

In this blog post, we’ll provide an insider’s perspective on a CRNA’s exciting and rewarding career by highlighting their daily responsibilities, how they overcome challenges, and their tremendous impact on patient care and the health field. To begin, it’s essential to understand the role of a CRNA.

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CRNAs in the News: Prolung Ngin Taking on Diverse Patient Challenges in the APP Field

PANA

Advanced Practice Provider Spotlight: Certified registered nurse anesthetist shares perspective on caring for diverse patients Posted April 11, 2023 by ,Penn State Health News Prolung Ngin , a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) at Penn State Health Milton S. This is the second feature in our APP Spotlight series.

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Medical Missions: SpecialtyCare Team Members Serve in Honduras and Barbados

SpecialtyCare

The team consisted of two surgeons, an anesthesiologist, a CRNA, an internal medicine physician, four registered nurses, an instrumentation/implant rep, and myself (IONM).” He explained what the patient load and process was like, and how he and the US team were able to collaborate with the surgical team in Barbados.

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The Hidden CRNA Interview Flaw Costing You Acceptance

The CRNA Chase

But did you know this is where the majority of qualified CRNA school applicants see their dreams derailed? In this article, you’ll discover the proven interview strategies used by successful CRNA school candidates to transform high-pressure interviews into acceptance letters. Why apply now?”

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CRNA Week Celebrates Innovative Leaders Who Provide Exceptional Care to Patients in Pa.

PANA

20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) are usually the last person a patient sees before a surgical procedure begins, and the first person they awake to when it ends. As the hands-on providers of anesthesia, CRNAs are with their patients throughout the entire medical procedure. HARRISBURG, Pa.,