CRNA Advanced Practice

Indiana CRNA License Requirements

Complete guide to becoming a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Indiana

Processing Time

4-8 weeks

Initial Cost

$50

Renewal Period

2 years

Practice Authority

restricted

Important Note for Indiana

CRNAs are NOT classified as APRNs in Indiana administrative code.

Restricted Practice

CRNA: state has NOT opted out of the CMS Medicare physician-supervision requirement; physician supervision is required for CRNA anesthesia services under Medicare. State scope may differ.

Prescriptive Authority: No independent CRNA prescriptive authority: IC 25-23-1-30 requires the CRNA to administer anesthesia under the direction of and in the immediate presence of a physician, and expressly does not require the CRNA to obtain prescriptive authority.

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	$50
Total	$50

Renewal

Renewal Fee (every 2 years)

$10

Continuing Education Requirements

Contact hours required

2 years

Renewal cycle

Pharmacology: 8 hours required

Prerequisites

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

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