A nurse anesthetist (AE) is a Nurse trained to administer anesthesia.
Training varies depending on the country. In the United States, for example, training is overseen by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists .
In the U.S., nurse anesthetists complete nursing school, and then take between one and three years of additional training. They are certified by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists (CCNA).
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