The Metamorphosis of NAR to CRNA: The Caterpillar to Butterfly Analogy.
The journey from nurse anesthesiology resident (NAR) to certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) is a profound transformation, one that extends beyond skill acquisition to the evolution of professional identity. Using the metaphor of a caterpillar's metamorphosis into a butterfly, this article...
| Publicado en: | AANA Journal Vol. 94; no. 4; pp. 3 - 11 |
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| Formato: | pictorial tables/charts Journal Article |
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American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Aug2026
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