The requirements for becoming a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) mainly include having a bachelor's degree in nursing, or other appropriate baccalaureate degree, Registered Nurse licensure, a minimum of 1 year acute care experience (ICU, ER for example), and the successful completion of both an accredited nurse anesthesia educational program and the certification examination. For more information about the nurse anesthesia profession and its requirements, please read the documents below.
Nurse Anesthetists at a Glance
Education of Nurse Anesthetists in the U.S.
History of Nurse Anesthesia Practice
Cost Effectiveness of Nurse Anesthetist Practice
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