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Nurse Anesthetists are highly skilled advanced practice registered nurses who work closely with medical and nursing staff assisting during medical procedures which require anesthesia. Nurse anesthetists must complete specialized graduate level Master's degrees accredited by Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs in order to qualify for employment. Graduates must also be board certified by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists to advance to careers earning average annual salaries of $144,000 to $165,000.