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General Principles of Anesthesia
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Anesthesia for Surgical Procedures and Special Populations
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impact in patient care by passing the Nurse Anesthetist National Certification Examination.
impact in patient care by passing the Nurse Anesthetist National Certification Examination.
The NBCRNA Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) exam is for nurses seeking nurse anesthesia certification. Offered by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA), this certification confirms your ability to provide anesthesia care in a variety of settings.
The Basic Sciences section (20%) covers detailed topics such as anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and applied chemistry, physics, and mathematics. It includes a deep dive into the cardiovascular, respiratory, and central nervous systems, as well as pharmacological principles crucial for anesthesia practice. The Equipment and Technology section (20%) evaluates familiarity with anesthetic delivery systems, airway equipment, monitoring devices, and patient warming equipment, ensuring proficiency in the tools essential for safe anesthesia care. The General Principles of Anesthesia section (35%) emphasizes ethical considerations, patient safety, preoperative assessment, fluid management, airway management, and postoperative care, focusing on the comprehensive management of anesthesia practice. Lastly, the Anesthesia for Surgical Procedures and Special Populations section (25%) covers the anesthesia management for various surgical procedures, including intra-abdominal, cardiac, neuroskeletal, and orthopedic surgeries, as well as the unique considerations for pediatric, obstetric, geriatric, obese, and immune-compromised patients, ensuring CRNAs are prepared to provide safe and effective anesthesia care across diverse clinical scenarios.
Eligibility for the National Certification Examination (NCE) requires completing an accredited nurse anesthesia educational program and holding a current RN license. Each candidate must answer at least 100 questions on the NCE, with the test continuing until their performance is determined to be above or below the passing standard. The number of questions varies for each candidate, with a maximum of 170 questions within a three-hour testing period. The CRNA credential is valid for four years, with recertification options available through continuing education or re-examination.
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The Basic Sciences section (20%) covers detailed topics such as anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and applied chemistry, physics, and mathematics. It includes a deep dive into the cardiovascular, respiratory, and central nervous systems, as well as pharmacological principles crucial for anesthesia practice. The Equipment and Technology section (20%) evaluates familiarity with anesthetic delivery systems, airway equipment, monitoring devices, and patient warming equipment, ensuring proficiency in the tools essential for safe anesthesia care. The General Principles of Anesthesia section (35%) emphasizes ethical considerations, patient safety, preoperative assessment, fluid management, airway management, and postoperative care, focusing on the comprehensive management of anesthesia practice. Lastly, the Anesthesia for Surgical Procedures and Special Populations section (25%) covers the anesthesia management for various surgical procedures, including intra-abdominal, cardiac, neuroskeletal, and orthopedic surgeries, as well as the unique considerations for pediatric, obstetric, geriatric, obese, and immune-compromised patients, ensuring CRNAs are prepared to provide safe and effective anesthesia care across diverse clinical scenarios.
Eligibility for the National Certification Examination (NCE) requires completing an accredited nurse anesthesia educational program and holding a current RN license. Each candidate must answer at least 100 questions on the NCE, with the test continuing until their performance is determined to be above or below the passing standard. The number of questions varies for each candidate, with a maximum of 170 questions within a three-hour testing period. The CRNA credential is valid for four years, with recertification options available through continuing education or re-examination.
In 2023, 3,008 candidates took the NCE and the reported pass rate was 83%.
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