Ohio
Ohio opted out of the federal CMS supervision requirement in July 2026 (27th state), and HB 52 (signed March 2026) moved CRNAs from supervision to collaboration in state law. CRNAs may not prescribe for use outside the facility. Large CAA population.
Practice Details
Practice Authority
Opt-Out / Collaborative
CMS Opt-Out
Yes
Prescriptive Authority
Facility orders only (no outpatient Rx)
Nurse Licensure Compact
Yes — NLC Member
CAA Authorized
Yes
Average CRNA Salary
$235,000
Practicing CRNAs
3,500+
CE Requirements
CPC: 60 Class A + 40 Class B / 4-year cycle
Board of Nursing
Visit Ohio Board of NursingCRNA Programs in Ohio
Youngstown State University affiliate
Youngstown · DNP · 36 months
University of Akron
Akron · DNP · 36 months
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati · DNP · 36 months
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland · DNP · 36 months
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland · DNP · 36 months
Lourdes University
Sylvania · DNP · 36 months
Ohio State University
Columbus · DNP · 36 months
Ohio University
Athens · DNP · 36 months
Ursuline College
Pepper Pike · DNP · 36 months
Otterbein University
Westerville · DNP · 36 months