Bill > S00357

This bill establishes a comprehensive legal framework for certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) in New York State, defining their professional practice, licensing requirements, and scope of work. The bill details that CRNAs can administer anesthesia and sedation, perform pre-anesthetic assessments, manage patient care during procedures, monitor patient status, administer medications, order diagnostic tests, manage airways, and provide pain management. For the first 3,600 hours of practice, CRNAs must work under the supervision of a qualified physician, such as an anesthesiologist or an operating physician determined competent by a hospital's governing body. After gaining more experience, CRNAs will function as part of an interdependent patient care team. To become licensed, applicants must be registered nurses, graduate from an approved nurse anesthesia program, pass an examination, demonstrate good moral character, and pay specified fees. The bill also provides provisions for limited permits, exemptions for emergency care and military personnel, and a transition period for existing CRNAs to obtain state licensure. Additionally, the bill amends the state board for nursing to include two CRNA representatives, further integrating this specialized nursing role into the state's healthcare regulatory structure.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S357