Becker's Healthcare January 15, 2025
Claire Wallace

Currently, certified registered nurse anesthetists provide a large percent of anesthesia services nationwide annually, especially in rural areas.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 38% growth in nurse anesthetist employment from 2022 to 2032, likely due to increased demand for healthcare services, including elective surgeries.

Here are seven states expanding their nurse anesthesia workforce through the addition of new educational programs:

California

University of California Davis is slated to launch a nurse anesthesiology program, positioning it to become the first school in the University of California system to operate one.

Illinois

The University of Illinois Chicago plans to launch a nurse anesthesia program with the help of a $10 million donation. The UIC hospital had demonstrated a...

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