The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Certified Nurse Anesthetist (CNA) is a licensed anesthesia provider who administers anesthesia in both inpatient and outpatient settings to patients of all health complexities. Incumbent collaborates with a variety of health care professionals to achieve common goals for care, safety, and welfare of patients. Advanced Practice Nurse (Certified Nurse Anesthetist) Basic Requirements English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(f), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. Education. A masters or doctoral degree in nurse anesthesia. (Applicants pending the completion of educational requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until the