CRNA Licence

May 21, 2004 12:24 AM

by Future SRNA

I have a question I know you will be able to answer for me. I was wondering if once you obtain a licence as a CRNA or pass CRNA boards, are you entitled to practice in any of the 50 states?
If that isn't the case, how do you get a licence in other states? reciprocity or taking the exam again?
I was asked this question by my optometrist today, when I told him I will be going to school to become a CRNA, and I didn't know the answer.
Thank you

,

Yamile

*suzanne4* · May 21, 2004, 01:00 AM

You have to apply for a license in each and every state where you wish to work. As a RN or CRNA. Simple as that....................

CRNA, DNSc · May 21, 2004, 09:25 AM

CRNA License????

Back up a bit- CRNA is not a license, it is a credential. Passing the certification exam entitles you to use the credential CRNA. But licensure is a matter at the State level and here's where the water gets muddy

. The state requirements about licensure to practice as a CRNA vary. In some states you are "licensed" as an advanced practice nurse in addition to your RN license, in others you may need a state "speciality certification" in addition to the RN license and in others the requirement may be different yet. There is a page on the aana.com website that gives requirements by state for more specific information.

Future SRNA · May 22, 2004, 12:13 AM

Originally Posted by CRNA, DNSc

Back up a bit- CRNA is not a license, it is a credential. Passing the certification exam entitles you to use the credential CRNA. But licensure is a matter at the State level and here's where the water gets muddy . The state requirements about licensure to practice as a CRNA vary. In some states you are "licensed" as an advanced practice nurse in addition to your RN license, in others you may need a state "speciality certification" in addition to the RN license and in others the requirement may be different yet. There is a page on the aana.com website that gives requirements by state for more specific information.

Thank you for your information. I will be reading the aana web page to get informed in reference to this subject.

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