An applicant for initial approval as a certified registered nurse anesthetist . . . [after] (a) June 1, 1988, must submit evidence that he has received a baccalaureate degree in nursing; or (b) June 1, 2005, must submit evidence that he has received a master’s degree in nursing or anesthetic care.” [NevadaAdmin. Code (NAC), sec. 632.515, subsec. 2]
Out-of-State Applicants: “Any person seeking to be approved as a certified registered nurse anesthetist in this state and who is approved as a certified registered nurse anesthetist, or its equivalent, in another jurisdiction must comply with all the requirements set forth in NAC 632.500 to 632.550 board of nursing regulations regarding CRNAs], inclusive.” [Nevada Admin. Code (NAC), sec. 632.520]
A recent graduate of an accredited program for training as a nurse anesthetist may apply for temporary approval to practice as a nurse anesthetist. If temporary approval is granted, the applicant must take the first examination for certification available. During the period of temporary approval, the applicant must practice under the direct supervision of a currently certified registered nurse anesthetist…. The temporary approval expires automatically . . . if the applicant fails the examination; or if the applicant does not take the first examination available.” [Regulations of the Board of Nursing, sec. 632.535(1) and (3)(b)-(c)]
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.
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An applicant for initial approval as a CRNA must meet specified educational and administrative requirements. [Nevada Admin. Code, sec. 632.515] “If the board finds that the applicant has met all the appropriate requirements set forth in [the Nevada SBON R&R], he will be issued a certificate of recognition as a certified registered nurse anesthetist.” [Nevada Admin. Code, sec. 632.530]