Living With the Aftermath: The Second Victim Experience Among Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists.

The second victim experience is defined as a healthcare professional who is traumatized by adverse events that have occurred to the patient, the first victim. This traumatization can cause a range of symptoms such as guilt, anxiety, disturbed sleep, and decreased job satisfaction. The purposes of this study were to understand certified registered nurse anesthetists' (CRNAs') second victim distress, perceived support, and the impact of the second victim experience on absenteeism and turnover intention.