Here are seven other numbers on the CRNA workforce:
80% — The percentage of anesthesia providers represented by CRNAs in rural counties.
More than 50 million — The amount of anesthetics CRNAs administer to patients each year in the U.S.
62% — The percentage of CRNAs that are over 40-years-old. Another 36% are between 30- and 40-years old and 2% are 20- to 30-years-old.
75% — The percentage of CRNAs that reported practicing independently in 2023, with no collaborating physician.
56% — The percentage of CRNAs that reported feeling very or somewhat burned out.
15% — The percentage of CRNAs that said a good work/life balance is the most rewarding aspect of their job.
14% — The percentage of CRNAs that said they valued workplace autonomy.
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