Are CRNAs required to have a collaborative management plan with an anesthesiologist?
No. A CRNA may provide anesthesia in collaboration with physicians, including surgeons, podiatrists, and dentists. However, the CRNA must provide the anesthesia services at the same hospital, clinic, or health care setting as the physician, surgeon, podiatrist or dentist. The law does not require the collaborating practitioners to be in the same facility at the same time. How do I document the requirements to practice as an APRN to the Board of Nursing? You must maintain current licensure as a registered nurse and provide the Board of Nursing with a copy of your current certificate issued by one of the national nurse certification organizations acceptable to the Board. You are responsible for submitting a copy of your current certificate each time it is issued to you by your certifying organization. Do I need special authority from the Board of Nursing to prescribe? No. All certified APRNs may prescribe drugs and therapeutic devices within the authorized scope of practice. The requirem
