South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY
Article 20:48 - NURSES
Chapter 20:48:05 - Licensure of nurse anesthetists
Section 20:48:05:01 - Licensure of registered nurse anesthetist

(1) Evidence that the applicant has completed an advanced practice program in nurse anesthesia that awards or confers a graduate degree, post graduate degree, or post graduate certificate, and is accredited by a nationally recognized nursing accrediting agency approved by the United States Department of Education. If the program does not have national accreditation, the program must be board approved in order to meet licensure requirements. An applicant who does not meet the requirement, who holds an active, unencumbered license as a nurse anesthetist in another state, may request review of educational qualifications to meet licensure qualifications in this state;

(2) Evidence that the applicant has passed a board-approved nationally recognized certification examination which is specific to nurse anesthesia, and maintains current certification;

(3) The fee required in chapter 20:48:06;

(4) Evidence of holding an unencumbered South Dakota registered nurse license or privilege to practice;

(5) A set of fingerprints on a standard card provided by the board for the purpose of obtaining a state and federal criminal background check through the Division of Criminal

Investigation. An authorization and release form must be signed by the applicant authorizing the release of the criminal history record to the board. The fingerprint card, authorization and release form, and fee for the criminal background check must accompany the application for licensure. A permanent license may not be issued until the criminal background check is complete.

http://www.aana.com/Accredited_Programs/accreditedprograms.asp?State=all.