What Education and Certification are Required to Become a CRNA?
To become a CRNA, a nurse must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or a related field and be a registered nurse (RN) with a current license. After gaining at least one year of acute care experience, the nurse must complete a graduate program in nurse anesthesia, which typically takes 2-3 years. Upon completion, they must pass the National Certification Examination (NCE) to become certified.
