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This concurrent resolution recognizes the significant contributions of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) in the healthcare system, highlighting their long-standing history of providing anesthesia services for over 150 years. The resolution emphasizes that CRNAs are advanced practice registered nurses who serve in diverse medical settings, including surgical suites, delivery rooms, ambulatory centers, and specialized medical offices, and are crucial healthcare providers in rural and underserved communities and for military personnel. The resolution notes that CRNAs are nationally recognized professionals, with nearly 74,000 practicing across the United States, and have been formally recognized since 1956. It also underscores their qualifications, which include extensive formal education, field training, board certification, and state licensure, enabling them to make independent judgments in anesthesia care. The resolution acknowledges CRNAs' ability to provide specialized, cost-effective care to patients of all ages and their expertise in addressing complex healthcare challenges. Ultimately, the resolution formally recognizes the unique role of CRNAs in Vermont's healthcare system and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the Vermont Association of Nurse Anesthetists.

https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.C.R.50