NBCRNA

01/08/2026

NBCRNA congratulates and welcomes to the profession the 468 individuals who earned their certification in December 2025! View monthly certificant reports at the link in our bio.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year! Whether you've been a CRNA for years or are just beginning on your journey towards certification, we look forward to seeing where 2026 takes you!

12/23/2025

Happy Holidays from the NBCRNA!

12/05/2025

We recently welcomed the Evaluation and Research Advisory Committee (ERAC) to NBCRNA headquarters in Chicago. Established in 2017, ERAC plays a key role in guiding our research and evaluation to advance NBCRNA credentialing programs. We also congratulated Robyn Ward, PhD, MS, CRNA, on nine years of ERAC membership! Robyn has been a volunteer with the NBCRNA for over twenty years, first serving on our board and then on committees. We are so thankful for her contributions!

12/02/2025

NBCRNA congratulates and welcomes to the profession the 42 individuals who earned their certification in November 2025! View monthly certificant reports at the link in our bio.

12/01/2025

In an article for Modern Healthcare, NBCRNA Chief Executive Officer John C. Preston, DNSc, CRNA, APRN, FAANA, FNAP, FAAN, reflects on the forces that shaped anesthesia care in 2025, such as workforce shortages, rural healthcare access, and the rise of AI, and looks ahead to 2026 with a focus on empowering CRNAs and maintaining rigorous certification standards. Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/ramU50XA1ja

Workforce shortages, rural access pressures and emerging AI tools are reshaping anesthesia care. Learn how CRNAs continue to strengthen patient safety, access and quality across U.S. health systems.

11/22/2025

NBCRNA Board of Directors Vice President Sonya D. Moore, DNP, MSN, CRNA, FAANA, FAAN, shares more about who should take advantage of the current opportunity and apply to the NBCRNA Board of Directors. Learn more and apply on the NBCRNA website.

11/20/2025

Shahid A. Choudhry, PhD, NBCRNA Director of Research and Evaluation, and Rajat Chadha, PhD, ICE-CCP, NBCRNA Director of Psychometrics, presented "Beyond Surveys: Leveraging Longitudinal Assessment Data for a Streamlined Job Analysis" at the 2025 Institute for Credentialing Excellence Exchange Conference.

11/19/2025

NBCRNA Chief Assessment Officer Timothy J. Muckle, Ph.D., ICE-CCP, and NBCRNA Board of Directors Public Member Becky LeBuhn, MA, had the opportunity to present at the 2025 Institute for Credentialing Excellence Exchange Conference on the topic of "Testing for the People."

11/18/2025

Listen as CRNAs describe their experiences with MAC Check, all in under 45 seconds! With evolving technology and the emergence of new medications, the MAC Program helps CRNAs stay current and confident in their practice.

11/14/2025

The NBCRNA is seeking qualified CRNAs to fill two open positions on the Board of Directors starting in October 2026. Hear from NBCRNA Board of Directors Secretary-Treasurer Rishelle Zhou, DNAP, LL.B., CRNA, FAANA on how this opportunity allows CRNAs to help shape the future of the profession. Learn more about the open positions and apply on the NBCRNA website. https://ow.ly/Ky2z50XrVv1

11/11/2025

The NBCRNA proudly honors all who have served our country with courage, including the veteran CRNAs who have dedicated themselves to providing critical care. Thank you for your service!