Stress is everywhere, experienced by all. No one is immune, particularly
the nurse anesthetist or CRNA. A qualitative inquiry was launched to
explore occupational stress among Certified Registered Nurse
Anesthetists (CRNAs) and to answer four research questions: 1.What are
the roles and responsibilities of the CRNAs as they see them? 2.What are
the CRNAs perceived stressors encountered on the job? 3.What are their
coping strategies related to the perceived stressors? 4.What is the
relationship between CRNA job stress and interpersonal work connections?
The answers to the research questions underscore the necessity that the
shortage of Registered Nurses and anesthetists needs to be addressed in
order to more effectively tackle the participants perceived stressors.
This book is a rare gem given its unique qualitative, in-depth inquiry
into a topic of ever-increasing importance. This work is aimed at the
healthcare professional, especially CRNAs and operating room personnel,
and also nursing and anesthesia students. If you have ever stepped foot
into an operating room, whether as a professional or a patient, you will
find this research revealing and honest!