State Approaches to Scope of Practice – Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) provide anesthesia in a variety of clinical settings and are sometimes the primary providers of anesthetic services in rural areas. Specific details for practicing supervision vary by state, but generally CRNAs either practice independently from a physician or with some level of physician supervision required.

This updated explainer looks at different state approaches to regulation of CRNAs.