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Colorado Practice Law & Requirements

Are advanced degrees currently required?

No (optional)

“A professional nurse may be included in the advanced practice registry by endorsement if the professional nurse meets one of the following qualifying standards:

(I) The professional nurse is recognized as an advanced practice nurse in another state or jurisdiction and has practiced as an advanced practice nurse for at least two of the last five years immediately preceding the date of application for inclusion in the advanced practice registry; or
(II) The professional nurse holds national certification … and possesses an appropriate graduate degree as determined by the board.” [Colorado Rev.
Stat., 12-38-111.5(4)(e)]

Out-of-State Applicants: The above provisions appear to apply to out-of-state
applicants who meet the stated requirements.

Is there an explicit new graduate provision?

The Colorado Board of Nursing does not issue temporary permits to APNs.

Do dentists require a permit/training to use a CRNA?

State Dental Board Permit Status for CRNA Practice in Dental Offices Map

Do CRNAs have prescriptive authority?

CRNA Prescriptive Authority Map

New DEA MATE Act Requirements

Congress has passed the MATE Act requiring all CRNAs who need to renew or are applying for a DEA license to complete a one-time training (totaling 8 hours) on managing patients with substance use disorders. View our FAQs below to learn more about this requirement and for information about our new DEA Bundle to help you meet this requirement.

FAQs

  • Who is required to complete these requirements?
    CRNAs renewing their DEA license or applying for an initial DEA license.
  • Can AANA help me fulfill these requirements?
    Yes, AANA has developed a collection of CE offerings to satisfy these requirements which includes 8 Class A CE (designated as 8 pharmacology credits). This bundle will be available to stream starting June 7 but can be preordered through CKN.
  • When do I need to complete these requirements?
    Starting on June 27, 2023, all CRNAs who are applying for a new DEA license or are renewing their DEA license.
  • The AANA is not listed as an approved provider. Will CE offered by the AANA meet this requirement?
    Yes, through our accreditation with the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), AANA meets the requirements to offer these CE credits.
  • How do I report the completion of this requirement?
    CRNAs will self-report completion during their DEA licensing process. CRNAs who complete DEA Bundle through the AANA will receive individual certificates documenting the completion of the training. This should be retained as proof of training.

Do Anesthesiologist Assistants (AAs) have authority to practice?

AA Practice Authority Map

Has Colorado opted out of the federal supervision requirement?

Opt-Out Map

 

 

Are physician office settings regulated in my state?

CRNA Physician Office Setting Map

State Licensure

CRNAs are a type of “advanced practice registered nurse.”

“The board shall establish the advanced practice registry and shall require that a registered professional nurse applying for registration on the advanced practice registry identify the nurse’s role and population focus.” [Colorado Nurse Practice Act, sec. 12-255-111(2)]