Practice in Your State

Licensure of APRNs. — (a) An applicant for initial licensure to practice as an APRN shall …
(3) Have completed an accredited graduate or post-graduate level APRN program in one of the three roles (RNP, CRNA, or CNS) and at least one
population focus….

(d) The board of nursing may issue a license by endorsement to an APRN licensed under the laws of another state if, in the opinion of the board of
nursing, the applicant meets the qualifications for licensure in this jurisdiction. An applicant for APRN licensure by endorsement shall…
(4) Have completed an accredited graduate or post-graduate level APRN program in one of the three roles (CNP, CRNA or CNS) and at least one
population focus or meets the standards for grandfathering as described in this chapter….” [Rhode Island General Laws, sec. 5-34-45]

“Status of current licensees. — (a) Any person holding a license to practice nursing as a certified nurse practitioner, psychiatric clinical nurse specialists, certified registered nurse anesthetist, as defined in this chapter and chapter 5- 34.2, in this state that is valid upon passage of this chapter shall be deemed to be licensed as an APRN, with his or her current privileges and shall be eligible for renewal of such license as defined under the provisions of this chapter and chapter 5-34-2
(b) Any person holding a valid license to practice nursing having graduated from an accredited course of study, actively practicing in an advanced role, and holding a national certification related to his or her current practice setting as of
(effective date of this act), as defined in chapters 5-35 or 5-34.2, shall be deemed to be eligible for to license as an APRN.
(c) After August 1, 2013, all new applicants for APRN licensure must meet the stipulated licensure requirements as stated in this chapter.” [Rhode Island General Laws, sec. 5-34-46]

No reference.
APRNs, including CRNAs, may not practice in Rhode Island prior to passing the certification examination, effective June 2013.

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’ (APRN) is the title given to an individual licensed to practice advanced practice registered nursing within one of the following roles: certified nurse practitioner (CNP), certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) as defined in chapter 5-34.2, or certified clinical nurse specialist (CNS), and who functions in a population focus.” [Rhode Island General Laws, sec. 5-34-3(1)]