Certification Name : Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Certification ID & Type: 0105 – A – Core
Certification Description
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) are master’s prepared advanced practice nurses who enjoy a high degree of autonomy and professional respect. CRNAs provide anesthetics to patients in every practice setting, and for every type of surgery or procedure. They are the sole anesthesia providers in nearly all rural hospitals, and the main provider of anesthesia to the men and women serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Certifying Organization
American Association of Nurse Anesthetists – Council on Certification(AANA)(0024)
222 South Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 60068-4001
Contact information : 8476927050 Ext:3090 Email : info@aana.com
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Certification Details
More than two years of education or training after high school required? Yes
More than two years of work experience required? Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)? Yes
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No
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Certification/ Career/ Job Keywords
anesthesiology, surgery, RN