NBCRNA Certification
The mission of the NBCRNA is to promote patient safety through credentialing programs that support lifelong learning. The NBCRNA's staff in conjunction with board members - who are experts in the fields of anesthesia, surgery, training/education and testing - fulfill this mission by ensuring that nurse anesthetists meet rigorous standards to earn and maintain their certification. As a result, nurse anesthetists have a remarkable track record for safe practice.
National Certification Examination (NCE)
During the 16-month period between September 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019, a total of 4,338 NCE exams were administered, with a pass rate (for first-time takers) of 84.8%; the pass rate is lower for repeat examinees. The total number of candidates who took the NCE and were certified during this time frame was 3,429. A list of the newly certified CRNAs by
Self-Evaluation Examinations (SEE)
A total of 6,309 SEE were administered during the 16-month period between September 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019. See more information about the SEE on the SEE Resources page.
Total Number of Certificants
As of December 31, 2019, there were 55,700 certified registered nurse anesthetists ("certificants").
CRNA and Student Demographics
As of December 31, 2019, there were 3,114 new students enrolled. See other demographics below.
Want to find out more about the Continued Professional Certification (CPC) Program? View videos, FAQs, and many more resources, on the Continued Certification/CPC page.