I recently underwent emergency surgery for a ruptured appendix in the hospital where I’m currently employed, receiving anesthesia from providers I had shadowed just a few weeks prior. Although I wouldn’t say I recommend the experience, being the patient gave me a new perspective, and it was eye-opening to have insight into both sides of the operating room and my entire hospitalization. Even though the anesthesia team knew my medical background, they were still comforting and professional in describing the anesthesia plan. Encountering the bedside manners of my healthcare team emphasized the importance of being calm and knowledgeable for patients and their families, regardless of health literacy level.
Caring for others, often in high-stress situations, is what I enjoy about being an ICU nurse. It’s also what drives me to further my career as a nurse anesthetist. The patient deserves to have a team that is well-informed, respectful, and confident in their care. Reassurance from a competent anesthesia provider throughout a procedure is essential, and having that positive impact on patients and their healthcare experience is something I aspire to provide.
I’ve always been drawn to the medical field because of the ever-changing scientific developments, expanding research, and new treatments. I feel compelled to know how
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More than once, CRNAs have mentioned that the anesthesia team often gets blamed for complications during surgery due to the subjective decisions being made and unpredictable outcomes. I want to contribute to the decrease in these negative connotations toward anesthesia by continuously improving my skills with best practice techniques and staying current on new advancements in the field. Being educated and confident in one’s decisions is a crucial aspect of providing the safest and most effective