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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
License Description The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) administers anesthetics under the supervision of a licensed physician, licensed dentist, or other person lawfully entitled to order anesthesia. Hospitals or institutions may permit a CRNA to act as their agent and order controlled substances. CRNAs may then order drugs preoperatively and postoperatively in connection with the anesthetic and/or other operative procedure or invasive procedure. The CRNA is responsible for complying with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations related to medications. Requirements: 1) Must possess an active license as a Registered Nurse in Arkansas or privilege to practice on a Registered Nurse compact state license. 2) Satisfactory completion, beyond general nursing preparation, of a formal graduate level education program which meets the standards of the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs or other nationally recognized accrediting body. 3) Current certification by a national certifying body recognized by the Board. 4) Criminal background check and FBI fingerprint check required. 5) Exam applicants must have practiced a minimum of 2,000 hours as an RN. Written and oral examinations required. License fee: $125.00 initial, Renewal fee: $65.00 biennially, Temporary Permit fee: $30.00
Licensing Agency
Arkansas Department of Health
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
University Tower Building, Suite 800, 1123 South University
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 686 2700
louann.walker@arkansas.gov
Active Status Active
Active Military/Veterans A temporary license is available to military and spouses until formal license approval
Certification Certification required
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record Background check required
Education Degree required
Exam Third-party exam required
License Type Secondary license (another license is a prerequisite)
License Updated 06/28/2022
Physical Requirements No physical requirements
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