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While researching the questions ask at interviews what is most common is Why do you want to be a CRNA?  How would you put that into words!

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Hi there
I am really sorry but CRNA stands for Clinical Research Nurses Association in the UK. We don't really have the Nurse Anaesthetist thing in the UK though it is just starting.
I am sorry but the answer to an interview question has to come from you - you must have spent time reading all about the job. What makes you interested in it?
Have you spoken to people who currently do the job? If not you should as this will give you fresh insights.
Best of luck
Dr Ian Jackson

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Dr Ian Jackson - please note UK based

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I am a Consultant Anaesthetist in the UK. My interests include ambulatory or day surgery, obstetric anaesthesia and analgesia, acute pain management (use of epidurals and patient controlled analgesia)anaesthesia for surgery on the airway, orthopaedics and most things except brains and hearts. Interest in prehospital care of trauma and provision of medical cover at motorsport events.

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European Society of Regional Anaesthesia
British Association of Day Surgery
Obstetric Anaesthetists Association
Association of Anaesthetists

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