A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), is an advanced practice registered nurse educated in the specialty care area of anesthesia and certified according to the requirements of a nationally recognized accrediting agency such as the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, or as approved by the state board of nursing and who is authorized to provide anesthesia care including administration and management of general, regional, and local anesthesia for all age groups from birth to death within multiple settings, ie: operating room, labor & delivery, special procedures, and throughout the healthcare system as appropriate. CRNAs provide anesthesia in collaboration with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other qualified healthcare professionals.