Arizona
🔴 Physician Supervision Required
Arizona opted out of the federal CMS supervision requirement, but state law requires CRNAs to practice under the direction and in the presence of a physician, which a 2021 Attorney General opinion treats as supervision.
Practice Details
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Practice Authority
Physician Supervision Required
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CMS Opt-Out
Yes
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Prescriptive Authority
Facility orders only (no outpatient Rx)
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Nurse Licensure Compact
Yes — NLC Member
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CAA Authorized
No
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Average CRNA Salary
$245,000
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Practicing CRNAs
1,800+
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CE Requirements
CPC: 60 Class A + 40 Class B / 4-year cycle