is the certifying body and conducts the national certifying examination. Each graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia education program must successfully pass the national certification examination before they are credentialed as a CRNA.

Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists

For recertification, mandatory continuing education (CE) is required on a biennial basis. The recertification program is administered by the National Board of Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists www.nbcrna.com. This board reviews CRNA qualifications with reference to

    (a) current licensure as a registered nurse,
    (b) active practice as a CRNA,
    (c) continuing education (40 contact hours of approved CE), and
    (d) verification of absence of mental, physical, and other problems which could interfere with the practice of anesthesia.

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For more information about nurse anesthesia and the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists contact: info@aana.com

Excerpted from AANA Information 
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