UPGRADING NURSE ANESTHESIA EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS (1933-2006) - PART 1: SETTING STANDARDS

From: AANA Journal | Date: June 1, 2007| Author: Horton, Betty J | Copyright information

Upgrades in requirements for nurse anesthesia programs are reviewed over time. Topics include an early commitment to seeking university affiliation, starting a voluntary approval process for programs, implementing an accreditation process, and the evolution of education standards. Credit is given to past and present nurse anesthesia leaders in elevating the expectations for higher levels of education for CRNAs.

This is the first part of a 2-part column that provides historical backgrou...

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