Understanding Patient Views on CRNA Certification
NBCRNA conducted a patient survey, through a third-party vendor, to understand the perspectives of the public regarding the importance of continuous education and certification for CRNAs.

Introducing the Maintaining Anesthesia Certification (MAC) Program! The MAC Program is a result of ongoing collaboration with practicing CRNAs to better address their evolving professional needs while remaining in compliance with regulatory standards.
In an article for Modern 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.
NBCRNA Chief Credentialing Officer Christopher Gill, PhD, MBA, CRNA, NP, FACHE, recently spoke with Becker's Healthcare about the importance of continuous CRNA certification in today's fast-evolving healthcare landscape. Dr. Gill emphasized how an ongoing education process promotes patient safety by facilitating the administration of consistent, high-quality care from CRNAs, whether in rural hospitals or academic centers.
NBCRNA conducted a patient survey, through a third-party vendor, to understand the perspectives of the public regarding the importance of continuous education and certification for CRNAs.
