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

SB 545 allows certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) to independently select, issue orders for, and administer specific controlled substances, such as certain pain medications or sedatives, without requiring physician authorization. This directly affects CRNAs and their patients, particularly in settings like rural hospitals or surgeries where immediate access to these medications is needed. The bill’s key provision removes current restrictions that previously required physician oversight for these actions, streamlining care within CRNAs' established scope of practice. The bill is currently in committee review after being prefiled in early 2025.