Which organization offers a national certification exam for nurse anesthetists to obtain or keep their certification and licensure?

• A. American College of Nurse Midwives
• B. National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists
• C. National League for Nursing
• D. Pediatric Nursing Certification Board

Answer: (B)

The main idea is identifying who administers the national certification for nurse anesthetists. The organization that handles this is the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists. This body specifically oversees certification for CRNAs, including administering the national certification examination and the recertification process to maintain credentials. Certification is a national credential that complements licensure, which is typically granted by state nursing boards; many employers and state requirements recognize certification as evidence of meeting standardized standards for advanced practice.

Other organizations mentioned focus on different nursing roles or aspects of nursing education and certification, not on nurse anesthesia certification.