title: A survey of nurse anesthetists-1977. A condensed review: part II.
abstract: This is the second of a two-part condensed review of data compiled from a survey conducted during December, 1977 by the Council on Nurse Anesthesia Practice. The survey questionnaires were originally sent to 14,344 active members of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists. A total of 5,980 usable surveys were returned, reflecting a response rate of 41.7 percent. Part I of this review, published in the December, 1979 issue of the AANA Journal, centered upon the responses of hospital employed Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). Part II addresses itself to the responses of those CRNAs in a freelance or group practice setting. Survey questions were formulated to illuminate trends in anesthesia practice, training, continuing education, areas of responsibilities and the milieu in which anesthetists work. All statistical tables in this report are identical to those in Part I to eliminate redundancies and ensure the integrity of this review. The intent is to help readers extract information, make comparisons, and develop a useful information base for their clinical practice and professional growth.
mesh_terms: D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D006801:Humans; D009719:Nurse Anesthetists / Q000191:economics / Q000193:education / Q000706:statistics & numerical data / Q000600:supply & distribution; D012956:Societies, Nursing; D014481:United States