NY A06771

Creates a new licensed profession of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in New York under Article 139-A of the Education Law, establishing scope of practice including administering anesthesia and sedation, performing preanesthetic assessments, obtaining informed consent, managing airways, and prescribing anesthesia-related drugs

Requires CRNAs with 3,600 hours or less of practice to work under supervision of a board-certified anesthesiologist, qualified operating physician, or qualified dentist/podiatrist; after exceeding 3,600 hours, CRNAs may function independently as part of a patient-centered care team that includes a physician, podiatrist, or dentist

Establishes licensure requirements including current New York RN license, completion of a nurse anesthesia degree program, passing an examination, and paying $150 initial fee with $50 triennial registration fees

Provides a three-year transition period for individuals already practicing as CRNAs who lack the educational requirements but hold national certification to obtain New York state licensure

Expands the State Board for Nursing from 15 to 17 members by adding two certified registered nurse anesthetists to oversee the profession