Provides that certified registered nurse anesthetists may select, issue orders for, and administer certain controlled substances

SB 522 would allow certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) to select, prescribe, and administer certain controlled substances as part of their anesthesia care. This directly affects CRNAs practicing in clinical settings and their patients requiring anesthesia services. The bill expands CRNAs' existing scope of practice by formally granting them authority over specific controlled substances under state regulations. The measure is currently under review by the Senate committee on emerging issues and professional registration.