This comprehensive resource for practicing and student nurse anesthetists covers all aspects of a career in nurse anesthesia.

Defining work and the professional spirit / Scot D. Foster, Betty J. Horton -- The socialization and professional roles of certified registered nurse anesthetists / Wynne R. Waugaman, Margaret Faut Callahan, Larry Hornsby -- American Association of Nurse Anesthetists : the role of the professional association / Scot Foster, Rita M. Rupp -- The International Federation of Nurse Anesthetists / Ronald F. Caulk, Saundra M. Ouellette -- State governmental regulation of nurse anesthesia practice / Mitchell H. Tobin -- Professional regulation and credentialing of nurse anesthesia practice / Karen L. Plaus, John C. Preston, Susan Smith Caulk -- Standards of care in anesthesia practice -- Credentialing and privileging in clinical practice / Jeanne Learman -- Evidence-based practice and the CRNA / Michael J. Kremer -- Healthcare delivery in the United States / Scot Foster -- Principles of managed care and healthcare reform / Scot D. Foster, Lee S. Broadston -- Reimbursement for anesthesia services / James R. Walker -- Improving quality in the 21st century / Sandra K. Tunajek -- Federal healthcare policy : how AANA advocates for the profession / Nancy Bruton-Maree -- Asserting influence in healthcare policy / David Hebert -- The U.S. legal system and issues affecting clinical practice / Gene A. Blumenreich -- Understanding malpractice litigation / Janet M. Simpson -- Administrative management / Christine Zambricki -- Financial management / Christine Zambricki -- Promoting professional wellness / Sandra K. Tunajek -- Ethical decision making in anesthesia / Marcia Sue DeWolf Bosek.