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Erin Foley is a certified nurse anesthetist and a member of the Maine Society of Nurse Anesthetists.
Every year, certified nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) across the United States to manage More than 50 million anesthetics have been delivered to patients. I have been practicing as a certified nurse anesthetist in the state of Maine for the past 14 years and am proud to consider myself one of them. 43,000+ CRNAs 350 CRNAs across the United States will celebrate our profession during National CRNA Week, January 21-27, 2024.
This year's theme, “Trusted Anesthesia Professionals,” recognizes our rich history as some of America's most trusted professions, according to Gallup.The nurse is topped with Long-time featured and ranked on Gallup's Integrity and Ethics list be in the top 10 Part of the 2023 US News & World Report's Best Health Care Jobs report.A national study found that CRNAs integral We contribute to the provision of high-value anesthesia care with an emphasis on quality and safety. Our technology and precision allow patients to undergo surgery safely and comfortably without unnecessary pain.
