This section of the law states that it can be referred to as the Nurse Anesthetists Act.

This section defines key terms related to nurse anesthetists in California. A 'nurse anesthetist' is a registered nurse certified by meeting certain standards, which may follow national certification guidelines but can be made stricter for public safety reasons. An 'accredited program' is an educational program for nurse anesthetists approved based on similar national standards but can also be tailored for public safety. The 'appropriate committee' handles anesthesia practices and reports to the medical staff's executive committee. A 'trainee' is a registered nurse studying in an accredited anesthesia program. A 'graduate' is someone who has completed such a program and is waiting for certification results within a year of graduating.

If you're a nurse anesthetist working at an acute care facility in California but you're not employed by the facility, you still have to follow the facility's rules. They might ask you to show that you have current liability insurance. Regardless of what other laws say, you're personally responsible for how you act professionally and can be held accountable for your actions.

In California, you cannot call yourself a 'nurse anesthetist' or use any titles or advertisements suggesting so unless you meet specific qualifications and have the necessary certification as outlined in detailed laws.

This law states that if a person meets the necessary qualifications and has the appropriate license, the board will give them a certificate to practice as a nurse anesthetist.

Anyone applying must prove to the board that they have met all the necessary requirements laid out in this article.

This law states that if you are a nurse anesthetist certified by the National Board of Certification and Recertification or a similar approved organization, the board must certify you in California. You need to submit proof of your certification to the board within six months from when this law starts being effective. Then, the board has one year to issue your certification if you provided the necessary proof on time.

This section outlines the fees for nurse anesthetists regarding certificate applications, renewals, penalties, and temporary certificates. The application fee ranges from $500 to $1,500. The renewal fee, due every two years, ranges from $150 to $1,000. If a certificate isn't renewed on time, the penalty is 50% of the renewal fee, but it won't be less than $75 or more than $500. A temporary certificate costs between $150 and $500.

If you're applying for a certification under this specific article, you need to fill out a written application as described by the board and also pay a fee that's set out in another section (2830.7). This fee is also necessary for getting the actual certificate.

If you want to become a certified nurse anesthetist, you need to meet all the specific rules and requirements mentioned in this article, as well as the broader rules found in this chapter.

If you have a certificate under this law, you need to renew it every two years around your birthday by paying a fee. If you forget to renew, you have up to eight years to pay a fee and get it back without having to take another test. After eight years, you might have to take an exam to show you're still fit to practice.

This law ensures that nothing within this specific group of rules is meant to restrict what a certified nurse anesthetist can do as a nurse.

This law makes it clear that nurse anesthetists cannot perform medical or surgical procedures, except in specific situations outlined in this section or Section 2725.

This law section clarifies that it does not change what nurse anesthetists are currently allowed to do in their jobs. It neither increases nor decreases their responsibilities or duties.