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These variations were experienced as challenging and exciting, especially for the younger nurse anesthetists, which con-tributed to their work satisfaction.“Variation in the work is for me health promoting; it is a challenge for the brain; it is a lot of things.”There were also negative views related to not knowing what the day would bring or where to work the next day. With this unpredictability, the nurse anesthetists wanted to have more time to take care of the patient, especially at the induction and the end of the anesthesia.• Teamwork. Teamwork was recognized as a devel-opment of collaboration, although it sometimes led to frustrations. Working in teams was perceived as working without management, since the managers had no influ-ence in the operating room. There the team members created the conditions for patient care and decided in which way to provide the care. Participants emphasized that the team was dependent on the combination of individuals, but the work was often adapted to the anes-thesiologist in charge. Sometimes the anesthesiologists were perceived as careless and disrespectful to the nurse anesthetists. Teamwork contributed to a sense of well-being at work.“Well-being is with the patient in the center, and all of those I work together with around the patient; that is my well-being at work.”Communication was perceived as a crucial factor of team collaboration, contributing both to a clear task al-location and to avoiding misunderstandings that would endanger patient safety. Simple phrases such as “good morning” and “I’m glad we are working together today” were perceived as contributions to a good atmosphere and a sense of coherence in the workplace.• Appreciation. The participants perceived that their managers seldom expressed appreciation for their work. Even when the nurse anesthetists could feel that they were doing a good job, they did not hear it expressed.In their opinion, the managers had extensive tasks and a lack of time and ability to appreciate the work of their subordinates. The nurse anesthetists, on the other hand, were very self-critical, and it was important for them to get feedback.