Here are five certified registered nurse anesthetists updates Becker's has reported on since Sept. 28:
1. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis sent a letter to CMS requesting the removal of supervision requirements for certified registered nurse anesthetists in the state.
2. Kellie Deeter, a certified registered nurse anesthetist and nurse practitioner, announced her campaign for Ohio's 54th House District.
3. Certified registered nurse anesthetists earn $284,772 per year in New Jersey — 12 percent more than the national average — according to career website ZipRecruiter.
4. Certified registered nurse anesthetists are compensated at the lowest rate in Florida, where they earn an average of $187,158 — 27 percent less than the national average, according to ZipRecruiter.
5. The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology urged the Veterans Health Administration to create national practice standards for nurse anesthesiologists that prioritize evidence-based education and training standards.