New York CRNA License Requirements
Complete guide to becoming a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in New York
Important Note for New York
CRNAs do NOT require state certification in New York; practice under RN license only.
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: NY Education Law Art. 139 (§6902) grants prescriptive authority only to nurse practitioners (§6910); it contains no CRNA scope-of-practice or prescribing provision, so CRNAs have no independent ordering authority (anesthesia plan ordered/directed by operating physician per 10 NYCRR §405.13). Proposed Art. 139-A (S357/A6771) not enacted.
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 | $143 |
| Total | $85 |
Renewal
| Renewal Fee (every 3 years) | $35 |
Prerequisites
To become a CRNA in New York, you must first hold an active RN license and typically have ICU experience. New York requires a state-specific RN license.
State Board of Nursing
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Based on 6 official sources • Last verified: July 2026