CRNA Advanced Practice

Louisiana CRNA License Requirements

Complete guide to becoming a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Louisiana

Processing Time

4-8 weeks

Initial Cost

$100

Renewal Period

2 years

Practice Authority

restricted

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: La. R.S. 37:930(F): CRNA is NOT required to have a collaborative practice agreement or prescriptive authority for anesthesia care; anesthesia is provided under the direction and supervision of a physician or dentist (also 37:930(A)(3)). No independent CRNA 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	$100
Total	$100

Renewal

Renewal Fee (every 2 years)

$100

Continuing Education Requirements

Contact hours required

2 years

Renewal cycle

Pharmacology: 6 hours required

Annual pharmacology for Rx; 3-hr controlled substance CE one-time

Prerequisites

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

RN Requirements View Louisiana RN Requirements