CRNA License Requirements by State
Select a state to view detailed Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist licensing requirements, including NBCRNA certification, supervision requirements, and practice authority.
Note: CRNA supervision requirements vary significantly by state. Some states allow CRNAs to practice independently, while others require physician supervision.
Alabama
NLC Alaska
Arizona
NLC Arkansas
NLC California
Colorado
NLC Connecticut
NLC Delaware
NLC Florida
NLC Georgia
NLC Hawaii
Idaho
NLC Illinois
Indiana
NLC Iowa
NLC Kansas
NLC Kentucky
NLC Louisiana
NLC Maine
NLC Maryland
NLC Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
NLC Missouri
NLC Montana
NLC Nebraska
NLC Nevada
New Hampshire
NLC New Jersey
NLC New Mexico
NLC New York
North Carolina
NLC North Dakota
NLC Ohio
NLC Oklahoma
NLC Oregon
Pennsylvania
NLC Rhode Island
NLC South Carolina
NLC South Dakota
NLC Tennessee
NLC Texas
NLC Utah
NLC Vermont
NLC Virginia
NLC Washington
West Virginia
NLC Wisconsin
NLC Wyoming
NLC NBCRNA Certification Required
All states require CRNAs to be certified by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA). Starting in 2025, a doctoral degree is required for entry into practice.
Read our APRN guide →ICU Experience Required
CRNA programs require 1-2 years of critical care nursing experience. Most programs prefer candidates with ICU, CCU, or ER experience.
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