Establishes certification procedures for the profession of nurse anesthesia

Summary

The bill adds a new certification process for certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) and formally defines their scope of practice. It requires CRNAs to work under written agreements and protocols with a collaborating physician and allows them to prescribe anesthesia‑related drugs after completing a pharmacology program. The measure aims to improve patient safety by recognizing CRNAs in state law.

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