Ever wondered what it’s like to work side by side with an anesthesia doctor?If you’ve been curious about exploring a different path in nursing—learning IVs, intubation, ventilation, and assisting in the OR—this episode’s for you.My guest this week is a Nurse Anesthesia Assistant. We chat about his journey as a new grad, how mentorship and support helped shape his career, and what it really takes to become an A.A. He shares what a typical day looks like, the hours, pay, schooling, and how he keeps a healthy work-life balance.We also deep dive into his time in the Acute Nurse Resource Team his transition to PACU, and how those experiences opened the door to anesthesia.Tune in to hear his story and get inspired by the different paths you can take in nursing!

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