Which organization offers the national certification exam for nurse anesthetists?

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

Answer: (D)

The key idea is knowing who governs the national certification for nurse anesthetists. Nurse anesthetists, who practice as CRNAs, are certified through the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists. This organization specifically administers the national certification exam and the recertification process for CRNAs, ensuring standardized competency across the profession. The other groups focus on different nursing specialties—certification for nurse midwives is handled by a separate board affiliated with the American College of Nurse Midwives, the National League for Nursing is more about nursing education and research, and the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board certifies pediatric nurses.