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As of January 1, 2006, an applicant for initial approval as an advanced practice registered nurse [includes CRNAs] in Maine must hold at least a master’s degree with preparation in the specialty area for which application is made.” [Rules and Regulations of the Maine State Board of Nursing, ch. 8, sec. 1(2)(C)]

Out-of-State Applicants: “As of January 1, 2006, an applicant from another U.S. jurisdiction seeking approval by endorsement as an advanced practice
registered nurse in Maine must have met requirements comparable to what was current Maine law at the time of graduation.” [Rules and Regulations of the Maine State Board of Nursing, ch. 8, sec. 1(2)(D)]

Temporary approval to practice pending certification may be granted to a recent graduate of an approved nurse anesthesia program who meets [licensure and education requirements] and has applied to sit for the first available Council Certification Examination.

Such practice shall be under the supervision of an anesthesiologist or a certified registered nurse anesthetist.

Evidence shall be submitted that the applicant has applied for and is eligible to take the initial Council Certification Examination following graduation.

The applicant will identify her/himself as a graduate nurse anesthetist.

The applicant must pass the Council Certification Examination within 12 months of graduation. An applicant who fails the initial Council Certification Examination must practice as stated in 4(2)(B) [supervision requirement] and (D) [identify her/himself as a graduate nurse anesthetist.]” [Rules and
Regulations of the Maine State Board of Nursing, Chapter 8, sec. 4(2)(A)-(E)]

 

New DEA MATE Act Requirements

Congress has passed the MATE Act requiring all CRNAs who need to renew or are applying for a DEA license to complete a one-time training (totaling 8 hours) on managing patients with substance use disorders. View our FAQs below to learn more about this requirement and for information about our new DEA Bundle to help you meet this requirement.

FAQs

• Who is required to complete these requirements?
  CRNAs renewing their DEA license or applying for an initial DEA license.
• Can AANA help me fulfill these requirements?
  Yes, AANA has developed a collection of CE offerings to satisfy these requirements which includes 8 Class A CE (designated as 8 pharmacology credits). This bundle will be available to stream starting June 7 but can be preordered through CKN.
• When do I need to complete these requirements?
  Starting on June 27, 2023, all CRNAs who are applying for a new DEA license or are renewing their DEA license.
• The AANA is not listed as an approved provider. Will CE offered by the AANA meet this requirement?
  Yes, through our accreditation with the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), AANA meets the requirements to offer these CE credits.
• How do I report the completion of this requirement?
  CRNAs will self-report completion during their DEA licensing process. CRNAs who complete DEA Bundle through the AANA will receive individual certificates documenting the completion of the training. This should be retained as proof of training.

 

 

CRNAs are a type of “advanced practice registered nurse.”

“’Advanced practice registered nurse’ means an individual who is currently licensed … to practice advanced practice registered nursing…” [Maine Statutes, Title 32, ch. 31, subch. 1, sec. 2102 (5-A)]