An Act amending the act of May 22, 1951 (P.L.317, No.69), known as The Professional Nursing Law, further providing for definitions and for scope of practice for certified registered nurse anesthetists.

Summary

The legislation amends Pennsylvania's Professional Nursing Law to clarify definitions and give certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) authority to perform a full range of anesthesia services, prescribe certain drugs, and order tests when working under the overall direction of a qualified physician, podiatrist, or dentist. It affects CRNAs, the supervising clinicians, health‑care facilities, and patients receiving anesthesia. The change aims to modernize practice rules and improve access to anesthesia care.

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