Scott has been supporting CRNA education for 24 years
Though you may not immediately recognize his face, you know the name Scott Schuett. Scott has been a clinical coordinator for WashU Medicine’s department of anesthesiology at the Center for Advanced Medicine–North Campus for several years. In this role, Scott assigns SRNAs to operating rooms with CRNAs for a variety of cases. Scott is so well-liked that he was asked to speak at the 2023 Nurse Anesthesia Program commencement ceremony. After more than two decades, Scott still finds his job very rewarding and stimulating. He takes pride in knowing that the new generation of CRNAs will be well trained when his generation needs them as caregivers.
Who has been the biggest influence on your career?
Me. Instructors around me gave me different pieces, but I can't say I've modeled myself after just one person.
Looking back on your career, what are you most proud of?
My biggest accomplishment is my career's longevity—and that I still have fun every day.
What is the biggest need in the CRNA field right now?
We have an increasing need for knowledgeable people who have nursing experience in areas other than anesthesia.
Any advice for recent CRNA graduates?
Recent grads need to feel some confidence in their ability to make decisions with data to back it up, and balance that with the ability to ask pertinent questions of the surgeons and trusted peers when encountering situations that they have not experienced before. This will lower the stress of the unexpected and have a lasting effect on their career.
