Halie RobinsonMrs. EhleHonors English 811 March 2014Exploring Nursing Anesthesia PurposeWhen I was younger, I always wanted to pursue a medical career. Whether it was helping humans or animals, I have always wanted to save lives. To this day, I still want to pursue a career in medicine, but until recently I didn't have a specific job in mind. My mother was the one who introduced me to the idea of ​​becoming a nurse anesthetist. After speaking with my grandmother, a retired nurse, I discovered that this could be a possible career choice. One of the things he loved most about his 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 bed pans. Another reason why becoming a nurse anesthetist attracted me is because I like to challenge myself. The classes are tough and several years of schooling are required. Some days are very stressful, but it's worth it. I did a brief search to become a nurse anesthetist in seventh grade. One of the most important things I have discovered is that most nurse anesthetists love their jobs. 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 job. I couldn't stand being stuck in a cubicle all day, so it's nice 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 so I know what courses in high school would prepare me for college anesthesia classes. I would like to learn from my research how many years of school are needed to become a nurse anesthetist, what are the......middle of paper......the operating table and the nurse anesthetist starts placing monitors on them . Next, everyone in the room confirms the patient's name and scheduled operation. Then the nurse anesthetist inserts anesthesia into the patient's IV. Once the patient is asleep, the CRNA manages their airway. To do this they place an endotracheal tube through the patient's mouth, allowing him to breathe in the anesthetic gases. Now the operation can begin. According to an anonymous CRNA on citytowninfo.com, the nurse anesthetist's job during surgery is to carefully monitor the patient's vital signs, temperature, breathing, IV fluids, blood loss and positioning. Once the operation is finished, the CRNA wakes up the patient and takes him to the recovery room. The nurse anesthetist then begins another procedure, following the same steps until all tasks for the day are completed.