A high prolactin level may result from a pituitary tumor which is releasing too much prolactin. Pituitary tumors are actually fairly common. They are rarely cancerous, but they can cause problems either by over-producing a hormone such as prolactin, or by growing in size and pressing on surrounding structures.
Upon completion of an accredited program, nurse anesthetists must pass the National Certification Examination (NCE) to become a CRNA. This computer exam typically takes three hours. Each student must answer between 100 and 170 questions.
To be a nurse anesthetist you need a BSN and then go on to a master's program in nurse anesthesia, which is 2-3 more years. You do NOT need a doctorate degree as the first answer stated.Starting salaries for CRNAs are over $100k in all areas of the country.o be a nurse anesthetist you need a BSN and then go on to a master's program in nurse anesthesia, which is 2-3 more years. You do NOT need a doctorate degree as the first answer stated.