By Donna Eyler, MSN, CRNA and Heather Danke, DNAP, CRNA
U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics reports that the employment of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA/nurse anesthesiologists) is supposed to grow by over 38% from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average of all occupations (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2023). This demand is partially driven by an increased aging population and the demand for healthcare services (U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, 2023).
Although Mayo Clinic has hospitals in Rochester, MN, Jacksonville, FL, and Phoenix, AZ, the population in their Phoenix, Arizona location has grown to approximately 1.6 million since the COVID pandemic, making it the 5th largest populated city in the U.S. (U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, 2023). Coupled with Mayo Clinic Arizona’s continued growth and bold forward initiatives, CRNA/nurse anesthesiologist recruitment and retention has become a high priority.