Rule 410-11-.04 - Rules for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists(1) Definition (a) A certified registered nurse anesthetist is a registered professional nurse who has completed/graduated from a post-basic educational program for nurse anesthetists which includes theoretical and practical components and evidence of advanced pharmacology, is currently certified/recertified by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists, and is authorized to practice by the Board.(2) Scope and Standards of Practice for the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. The certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) provides anesthesia and related care services in four general categories:(a) Preanesthetic preparation and evaluation;(b) Anesthesia induction, maintenance, and emergence;(c) Perianesthetic and clinical support functions; and(d) Postanesthesia care. The certified registered nurse anesthetist must practice in accordance with Board approved American Association of Nurse Anesthetists' current Guidelines and Standards for Nurse Anesthesia Practice.
(3) Requirements to practice as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. (a) An applicant who has graduated from an approved nurse anesthesia educational program prior to January 1, 1999, who submits the following items may be authorized to practice as a certified registered nurse anesthetist: 1. Evidence of current licensure as a registered professional nurse in Georgia; 2. A completed Board application with required fee;3.Official transcript which verifies completion/graduation from a post-basic educational program for certified registered nurse anesthetists which includes theoretical and practical components and evidence of advanced pharmacology; and4.Verification of current national certification/recertification from the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists. (b) An applicant who graduates from an approved nurse anesthesia education program on or after January 1, 1999, who submits the following items may be authorized to practice as a certified registered nurse anesthetist: 1.Evidence of current licensure as a registered professional nurse in Georgia;2.A completed Board application with required fee;3.Official transcript which verifies completion/graduation with a master's or higher degree in nursing with a concentration in anesthesia and evidence of advance pharmacology or a graduate degree with a concentration in anesthesia and evidence of advance pharmacology; and4.Verification of current national certification/recertification from the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists(4) Biennial Renewal of Board authorization to practice as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. (a) The data for renewal of Board authorization as a certified registered nurse anesthetist will coincide with the renewal of the registered professional nurse license.(b) Authorization to practice as a certified registered nurse anesthetist shall expire on January 31st of odd-numbered years and shall be administratively revoked if not renewed.(c) For continued authority to practice, the certified registered nurse anesthetist must submit: 1.A completed renewal application for advanced nursing practice;2.A copy of current national certification/recertification as a certified registered nurse anesthetist which bears the expiration date; and3.Payment of the renewal fee.(d) A renewal application, received with a postmark date after January 31 of odd numbered years, will be returned to the applicant. Thereafter, the applicant must apply to reinstate the authorization.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 410-11-.04
O.C.G.A. §§ 43-1-4, 43-1-25, 43-26-2, 43-26-3 and 43-26-5.
Original Rule entitled "Rules for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists" adopted. F. Aug. 24, 2015; eff. Sept. 13, 2015.Note: Correction of non-substantive typographical error in Rule History, deletion of "Amended" from Rule title. Eff. September 13, 2015.