The lack of full practice authority (FPA) for advanced practice registered nurses, including the certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA), is a state-by-state issue, and a large contributor to barriers in the healthcare system. Currently, CRNAs practice under the authority and supervision of a surgeon or anesthesiologist; however, FPA would allow APRNs to “evaluate patients, diagnose, order and interpret diagnostic tests, initiate and manage treatments” (AANA), leading to countless benefits. A recent study discussed a temporary lift to the supervision during Covid-19 and noted that no harm resulted from allowing FPA to these qualified nurses, an idea that is supported by many other sources throughout our review of the literature. Based on our findings, CRNAs and other APRNs should be given FPA throughout the U.S.