CRNA Advanced Practice

Mississippi CRNA License Requirements

Complete guide to becoming a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Mississippi

Processing Time

4-8 weeks

Initial Cost

$100

Renewal Period

2 years

Practice Authority

restricted

Important Note for Mississippi

CRNAs do NOT have prescriptive authority in Mississippi.

Restricted Practice

Restricted practice requiring physician supervision

Prescriptive Authority: CSPA requires 720-hour residency; CRNAs do NOT have 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: 5 hours required

Prerequisites

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

RN Requirements View Mississippi RN Requirements