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NY A02898

NY A02898
Relates to profession of nurse anesthetist; defines "certified registered nurse anesthetist"; requires the department of education to certify such nurses.


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Introduced
01/28/2019
In Committee
01/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to the practice of registered professional nursing by a certified registered nurse anesthetist The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1

AI Summary

This bill amends the education law to define "certified registered nurse anesthetist" (CRNA) and allow CRNAs to prescribe during the peri-anesthetic period (the time around anesthesia administration) after completing an appropriate pharmacology program. The bill also requires the Department of Education to certify CRNAs, who must be licensed registered nurses who have completed an accredited anesthesia program and obtained national certification.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

referred to higher education (on 01/08/2020)

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