The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist is a specialty-trained registered nurse who administers anesthesia to patients who are undergoing surgeries or special procedures. QUALIFICATIONS: : See VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-7. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (AC