New York A04985 amends the education law to establish certification requirements for registered nurse anesthetists.

New York A04985 amends the education law to set certification requirements for registered nurse anesthetists. To obtain certification, applicants must file an application, be licensed as a registered professional nurse, complete educational preparation for anesthesia administration from an accredited entity, and pay a fee. The practice of nurse anesthetists is defined to include preoperative assessment, anesthesia administration, intraoperative monitoring, and postoperative care.

New York A04985 amends the education law to establish certification requirements for registered nurse anesthetists.

New York A04985 amends the education law to set certification requirements for registered nurse anesthetists. To obtain certification, applicants must file an application, be licensed as a registered professional nurse, complete educational preparation for anesthesia administration from an accredited entity, and pay a fee. The practice of nurse anesthetists is defined to include preoperative assessment, anesthesia administration, intraoperative monitoring, and postoperative care.