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NY A01890
Bill
Status
1/23/2023
Primary Sponsor
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn
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AI Summary
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Establishes state certification for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) requiring application, RN license, accredited nurse anesthesia education, and national certification exam passage.
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Permits CRNAs to administer anesthesia only under direct supervision of an anesthesiologist, operating physician, dentist, oral surgeon, or podiatrist who is physically present and immediately available.
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Sets certification fees at $50 for initial registration and $30 triennial renewal fee, with renewal coterminous with RN registration.
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Allows existing nurse anesthetists to continue practicing under anesthesiologist supervision for one year after enactment to meet new certification requirements.
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Prohibits use of titles "anesthesiologist" or similar titles by unlicensed persons to prevent public misrepresentation of medical authorization.
Legislative Description
Relates to the certification of registered nurse anesthetists; provides that for such certification an applicant shall file an application, be licensed as a registered professional nurse, have satisfactorily completed educational preparation for the administration of anesthesia by an accredited entity and pay a fee.
Last Action
referred to higher education
1/3/2024