The percentage of uninsured U.S. adults has dropped from 18 percent in 2013 to 13.4 percent, as of midway 2014, according to a survey by the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index. Thatâs the lowest quarterly rate in more than six years of tracking the uninsured.
The salary prospects for clinical nurse leaders are very good, with a national median annual wage of $84,000. However, the role is reasonably new and currently focuses on the improvement of patient outcomes.
Pay by Experience for a Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) has a positive trend. An entry-level Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) with less than 5 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $133,000 based on 762 salaries provided by anonymous users. Average total compensation includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay. A Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) with mid-career experience which includes employees with 5 to 10 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $149,000 based on 351 salaries. An experienced Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) which includes employees with 10 to 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $157,000 based on 276 salaries. A Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) with late-career experience which includes employees with greater than 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $167,000 based on 181 salaries.