State Board of Nursing Regulation #16A-5145: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and Fees

The Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing recently published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin its proposed rulemaking to recognize and license “certified registered nurse anesthetists” as intended under Act 60 of 2021. It’s an exciting moment – the culmination of years of hard work by so many!

The rulemaking solidifies the scope of practice for these highly trained, advanced professionals to administer anesthesia in cooperation with and under the overall direction of licensed physicians, podiatrists, and dentists, while setting licensing fees and certification standards. It also updates provisions relating to licensure by endorsement and mandatory child abuse education and training, and updates reactivation fees provisions for clinical nurse specialists.

The rulemaking includes a public comment period that runs through July 28, 2025.

CLICK HERE to read the entire proposed rulemaking, and PANA will continue to share updates with members.

A Tribute to a Leader: Remembering the Former PANA President and Advocate for Nurse Anesthetists

Jay G. Thomas, CRNA

With heavy hearts, members reflect on the tremendous loss of Jay Thomas, CRNA, former President of PANA and a true champion of our profession.

Jay was a tireless, unwavering advocate for nurse anesthetists and for PANA. Serving as president in 2012 and remaining on the board in various leadership roles for nearly seven years, he played a pivotal role in shaping the strong, financially sound organization we know today. His leadership style was steady, strategic, and deeply collaborative.

On the advocacy front, Jay was instrumental in moving the profession forward.  He was a mentor to many PANA members, teaching them the art of advocating for CRNA practice both at home in Harrisburg and in Washington D.C. 

Jay Thomas made a mark on this profession, and we are all better for having had him as a leader, mentor, and colleague.

Family and friends are invited from 10 AM to 12 PM on Thursday, June 19th to Hugh B. Hughes & Son, Inc. Funeral Home, 1044 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort.

Memorial service will be held following visitation hours at 12 PM. Click here to view Jay's full obituary online.

We are your PANA DEI Committee

The Pennsylvania Association of Nurse Anesthetists’ Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee is chaired by Bimpe “Bebe” Adenusi, PhD, CRNA, APRN, CNE, FAANA, FNAP.

Other members include:

Dr. Dawn Bent, DNP, CRNA, FAANA

Keith Wieland, CRNA, MSN

Jacqueline Johnson, CRNA

Michael Willie, CRNA

Perpetua Auguste, SRNA

Ledys Janett, SRNA

Check out this video where they share their passion for DEI work and its importance to the association and profession!

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