Establishes certification procedures for the profession of nurse anesthesia in New York.

The bill amends the education law to establish certification procedures for the profession of nurse anesthesia. To practice as a certified registered nurse anesthetist, an individual must file an application, hold a license as a registered professional nurse, complete the appropriate educational requirements, and pay a fifty dollar initial certification fee and a triennial thirty dollar registration fee. The bill also outlines the scope of practice for nurse anesthetists, including the administration of anesthesia and related care, and mandates written practice agreements and protocols.

Establishes certification procedures for the profession of nurse anesthesia in New York.

The bill amends the education law to establish certification procedures for the profession of nurse anesthesia. To practice as a certified registered nurse anesthetist, an individual must file an application, hold a license as a registered professional nurse, complete the appropriate educational requirements, and pay a fifty dollar initial certification fee and a triennial thirty dollar registration fee. The bill also outlines the scope of practice for nurse anesthetists, including the administration of anesthesia and related care, and mandates written practice agreements and protocols.