Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Guest
Shannon Mitchell, MSN, CRNA
Michigan Medicine
Ann Arbor, MI

Shannon Mitchell went from deciding that she didn’t need to attend college to pursuing a career in nursing and becoming a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA). Learn about Shannon’s path through the Army Reserves and how she translated the skills she learned there to her role as an advanced practice nurse. Shannon shares the nursing qualities that may suggest you will be a good fit for a CRNA, details regarding maintenance of her certification, and an explanation of the various roles a CRNA may fill across care environments. The enormous responsibilities associated with anesthesia as well as the exciting opportunities to provide this level of care are all considered in this interview with Shannon. You’ll love how thoughtfully Shannon prepared her final words of advice about receiving guidance, continuously learning, and recognizing that everyone has knowledge to contribute to our work.