is the Program Administrator and an Assistant Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology at the University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine, Program of Nurse Anesthesia, Los Angeles, California; he provides anesthesia services at the VA Greater Los Angeles Health Care System, Los Angeles, California; and is the immediate past president of the California Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Email:
AANA J. 2023 Oct;91(5):31-35.
Imposter phenomenon (IP) is an evolving, multidimensional construct defined as self-perceived intellectual phoniness and professional ineptitude frequently experienced by individuals working in high-performance or competitive environments. IP consequences include psychological distress, role underoptimization, and career dissatisfaction. As high-achieving advanced practice nurses in a profession often evaluated by peers, certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) are at risk for IP. Identifying impostorism early in the CRNA's career and adopting healthy management strategies can optimize the nurse anesthesiologist's healthcare role, lead to a more fulfilling career, and support personal wellness.
冒名顶替者现象(IP)是一个不断发展的多维结构,定义为在高绩效或竞争环境中工作的个体经常经历的自我感知的智力虚伪和专业无能。IP 的后果包括心理困扰、角色优化不足和职业不满。作为在一个经常由同行评估的专业中表现出色的高级实践护士,认证注册护士麻醉师(CRNAs)存在冒名顶替者现象的风险。在 CRNA 的职业生涯早期识别冒名顶替者现象,并采用健康的管理策略,可以优化护士麻醉师的医疗保健角色,带来更充实的职业,并支持个人健康。