We surveyed 136 nurse anesthetists to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical nurse anesthetist. Here are the results.

How much intelligence is required as a nurse anesthetist?

Low

High

Working as a nurse anesthetist typically requires higher levels of intelligence when compared with the average career. This means that nurse anesthetists are required to actively learn new things related to their discipline and solve complex problems.

Can I learn to become a nurse anesthetist?

Intrinsic Talent

Acquired Talent

A career as a nurse anesthetist typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.

Is it easy to get a job as a nurse anesthetist?

Easy

Hard

It’s typically difficult to find a job as a nurse anesthetist. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for nurse anesthetists.