CRNA Advanced Practice

Arizona CRNA License Requirements

Complete guide to becoming a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Arizona

Processing Time

4-8 weeks

Initial Cost

$150

Renewal Period

4 years

Practice Authority

full

Full Practice Authority

CRNA: state has opted out of the CMS Medicare physician-supervision requirement (March 2020); CRNAs may administer anesthesia without physician supervision under Medicare. State scope of practice may add requirements.

Prescriptive Authority: Per A.R.S. 32-1634.04(A), CRNA administers anesthetics and issues medication orders (incl. controlled substances, subsec. B) under the direction of and in the presence of a physician or surgeon; no prescription for outpatient use (subsec. C).

1 Education Requirements

Degree Required

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Note: As of January 1, 2025, entry-level nurse anesthetist programs must be doctoral (DNP or DNAP). CRNAs educated prior to this date with an MSN remain eligible.

Program Requirements

Complete accredited Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist program
Hold active RN license in the state
Clinical hours as specified by program

2 National Certification

Certification Body

NBCRNA

Required

Yes

National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists

3 Fees

Initial Licensure

Application Fee	$150
Total	$150

Renewal

Renewal Fee (every 4 years)

$50

Prerequisites

To become a CRNA in Arizona, you must first hold an active RN license and typically have ICU experience. Arizona is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), so you may hold a multistate RN license.

RN Requirements View Arizona RN Requirements