rep. mike giallombardo

As the director of the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) program at the University of North Florida, I have been charged with graduating as many doctorally prepared advanced practice nurses as I can in response to the continual anesthesia provider shortage problem. But it is so disheartening to watch graduates cross that stage at commencement, […]

Two Florida lawmakers filed a bill that would lessen state guardrails imposed on Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) by allowing them to perform their work without illusory physician supervision. Sen. Ana Marie Rodriguez (R-Doral) and Rep. Mike Giallombardo (R-Cape Coral) filed identical pieces of legislation on Friday. “Florida continues to grow, and our health care […]