CRNA School Prep Academy Podcast

Episode 94: Why Advocacy Is Important As A CRNA With AANA President Dr. Angela Mund DNP, CRNA

Join our Free CSPA Community! Connect with a network of Aspiring CRNAs, Nurse Anesthesia Residents, practicing CRNAs and CRNA Program Faculty Mentors here: https://www.cspaedu.com/communityFREE! CRNA School Interview Prep Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/uc9a5ih4 Advocacy is at the heart of being a CRNA. It’s something that everyone should understand before they embark on the journey. There is no better person to talk about this than Dr. Angela Mund DNP, CRNA. Dr. Angela is the President of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology or AANA. She has had over 20 years of advocacy for this profession. In this episode, she talks about the importance of mentorship as a way of paying it forward to future professionals in the field, how CRNAs can become effective advocates for their profession, and how students can participate in the AANA. Tune in for more valuable insights!Join the Free CSPA Community! Connect with a network of Aspiring CRNAs, Nurse Anesthesia Residents, practicing CRNAs and CRNA Program Faculty Mentors here: https://www.cspaedu.com/communityGet access to application & interview preparation resources plus ICU Educational Workshops that have helped 1,000s of nurses accelerate their CRNA success.Become a member of CRNA School Prep Academy:https://cspaedu.com/joinGet CRNA School insights sent straight to your inbox! Sign up for the CSPA email newsletter: https://www.cspaedu.com/podcast-emailBook a mock interview, resume or personal statement critique, transcript review and more: www.teachrn.comLegal Case Minnesota Association of Nurse Anesthetists v. Unity Hospital: https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/FSupp2/5/694/2341301/Get into CRNA School- Guaranteed! Start the CSPA 12-Month Intensive Today! Click Here: https://www.cspaedu.com/meblfkto

Applying To CRNA School Fact Versus Fiction

FREE! 8 Steps to Becoming a CRNA: https://www.cspaedu.com/3m9jgffp Applying to CRNA school can be a pretty hectic experience. You need to know what to study, prep for your interview, go on campus tours, and much more. You can lose track of what you really need to be focused on. Listen to this episode to know the facts from the fiction when applying for CRNA school. Do schools really just recycle the same questions every year? Are waitlists numbered? Do you need to attend program open houses? Learn all these things and more today with your host, Jenny Finnell. Join the Free CSPA Community! Connect with a network of Aspiring CRNAs, Nurse Anesthesia Residents, practicing CRNAs and CRNA Program Faculty Mentors here: https://www.cspaedu.com/communityGet access to application & interview preparation resources plus ICU Educational Workshops that have helped 1,000s of nurses accelerate their CRNA success.Become a member of CRNA School Prep Academy:https://cspaedu.com/joinGet CRNA School insights sent straight to your inbox! Sign up for the CSPA email newsletter: https://www.cspaedu.com/podcast-emailBook a mock interview, resume or personal statement critique, transcript review and more: www.teachrn.comGet into CRNA School- Guaranteed! Start the CSPA 12-Month Intensive Today! Click Here: https://www.cspaedu.com/meblfkto

Episode 92: How To Get Accepted Into CRNA School On Your First Attempt

Join the Free CSPA Community! Connect with a network of Aspiring CRNAs, Nurse Anesthesia Residents, practicing CRNAs and CRNA Program Faculty Mentors here: https://www.cspaedu.com/communityWant Guaranteed CRNA School Admission? Learn More about the CSPA 12-Month Intensive Here: https://www.cspaedu.com/meblfktoGetting accepted into a CRNA school on your first attempt is quite a huge achievement. It saves you a lot of time and gives you a powerful boost in self-confidence. To help you pull this off, Jenny Finnell presents eight simple steps that you can easily follow. She breaks down tips on keeping a good GPA, the importance of job shadowing in critical care, how to determine if you need graduate-level courses, and a lot more. Jenny also talks about the leadership skills you must possess and why you should never pursue success just by mimicking other people.Get CSPA 8 Steps To Become CRNA E-Book Guide Here: https://www.cspaedu.com/stepsJoin the Free CSPA Community! Connect with a network of Aspiring CRNAs, Nurse Anesthesia Residents, practicing CRNAs and CRNA Program Faculty Mentors here: https://www.cspaedu.com/communityGet access to application & interview preparation resources plus ICU Educational Workshops that have helped 1,000s of nurses accelerate their CRNA success.Become a member of CRNA School Prep Academy:https://cspaedu.com/joinGet CRNA School insights sent straight to your inbox! Sign up for the CSPA email newsletter: https://www.cspaedu.com/podcast-emailBook a mock interview, resume or personal statement critique, transcript review and more: www.teachrn.comGet into CRNA School- Guaranteed! Start the CSPA 12-Month Intensive Today! Click Here: https://www.cspaedu.com/meblfkto

What Is Opioid-Free Anesthesia? With Dr. Thomas Baribeault, DNP, CRNA

FREE! CRNA School Interview Prep Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/uc9a5ih4 Opioid treatment, especially in the intraoperative phase of surgery, can cause a lot of unnecessary side effects. Patients have come back with postoperative pain because of opioids like fentanyl. But is it even possible to have opioid-free anesthesia? Yes, and it does exist. Opioid-free anesthesia offers better outcomes without the side effects of respiratory depression or postoperative nausea. Join Jenny Finnell as she talks to the clinical coordinator and chief obstetric CRNA of Commonwealth Anesthesia, Dr. Thomas Baribeault, DNP, CRNA. Dr. Thomas Baribeault is also the founder of The Society for Opioid-Free Anesthesia (SOFA). Learn what opioid-free anesthesia is and why it’s beneficial. Discover why it’s recommended to learn and try different methods of doing things. Start understanding how you can bypass those negative side effects that opioids give today! Join the Free CSPA Community! Connect with a network of Aspiring CRNAs, Nurse Anesthesia Residents, practicing CRNAs and CRNA Program Faculty Mentors here: https://www.cspaedu.com/communityGet access to application & interview preparation resources plus ICU Educational Workshops that have helped 1,000s of nurses accelerate their CRNA success.Become a member of CRNA School Prep Academy:https://cspaedu.com/joinGet CRNA School insights sent straight to your inbox! Sign up for the CSPA email newsletter: https://www.cspaedu.com/podcast-emailBook a mock interview, resume or personal statement critique, transcript review and more: www.teachrn.comGet into CRNA School- Guaranteed! Start the CSPA 12-Month Intensive Today! Click Here: https://www.cspaedu.com/meblfkto

Planning Your CRNA School And Living Expenses With Natalie A. Kratzer, ChFC®, CLF®, CLTC®, FIC

FREE! The Most Affordable CRNA Schools: https://www.cspaedu.com/spmhqyoc Want Guaranteed CRNA School Admission? Learn More about the CSPA 12-Month Intensive Here: https://www.cspaedu.com/meblfktoPreparation is key to success. And what better way to prepare for CRNA school than to be financially ready. And to make sure you know what you are getting into, Thrivent’s Financial Advisor, Natalie Kratzer, sits with Jenny Finnell as she gets into detail with everything you need to know about CRNA school and living expenses. Natalie goes through different financial assistance options you can take advantage of and provides specific information that will help you make the best decision. She shares valuable insights on how self-assessment and recognizing your spending leaks can help you cut back on expenses as early as your application stage. Learn how to map out your CRNA journey from the moment you apply until you land that job and start earning back the hard work that put in. Tune in! Join the Free CSPA Community! Connect with a network of Aspiring CRNAs, Nurse Anesthesia Residents, practicing CRNAs and CRNA Program Faculty Mentors here: https://www.cspaedu.com/communityGet access to application & interview preparation resources plus ICU Educational Workshops that have helped 1,000s of nurses accelerate their CRNA success.Become a member of CRNA School Prep Academy:https://cspaedu.com/joinGet CRNA School insights sent straight to your inbox! Sign up for the CSPA email newsletter: https://www.cspaedu.com/podcast-emailBook a mock interview, resume or personal statement critique, transcript review and more: www.teachrn.comGet into CRNA School- Guaranteed! Start the CSPA 12-Month Intensive Today! Click Here: https://www.cspaedu.com/meblfkto

Episode 89: Can You Survive CRNA School With Kids? With Jon Holmer

Join our Free CSPA Community! Connect with a network of Aspiring CRNAs, Nurse Anesthesia Residents, practicing CRNAs and CRNA Program Faculty Mentors here: https://www.cspaedu.com/communityWant Guaranteed CRNA School Admission? Learn More about the CSPA 12-Month Intensive Here: https://www.cspaedu.com/meblfktoFREE! The Most Affordable CRNA Schools: https://www.cspaedu.com/spmhqyoc Can you survive CRNA school with kids? Jon Holmer shares his experience when his wife went to CRNA school. Is it harder on the one who’s in CRNA school or is it harder on the spouse? Jon tells us that it’s all about having an open and honest conversation with your spouse so you know how each of you can better support each other. CRNA school is hard enough as it is. If you do it with kids, it’s honestly never going to be easy. But after all that, the lifestyle you will get will totally be worth all the pain and hardship. Jon and his wife prove to us that it can be done. Tune in and get some real-life lessons from their experience!Join the Free CSPA Community! Connect with a network of Aspiring CRNAs, Nurse Anesthesia Residents, practicing CRNAs and CRNA Program Faculty Mentors here: https://www.cspaedu.com/communityGet access to application & interview preparation resources plus ICU Educational Workshops that have helped 1,000s of nurses accelerate their CRNA success.Become a member of CRNA School Prep Academy:https://cspaedu.com/joinGet CRNA School insights sent straight to your inbox! Sign up for the CSPA email newsletter: https://www.cspaedu.com/podcast-emailBook a mock interview, resume or personal statement critique, transcript review and more: www.teachrn.comGet into CRNA School- Guaranteed! Start the CSPA 12-Month Intensive Today! Click Here: https://www.cspaedu.com/meblfkto

Episode 88: What Are Some Things To Consider When Looking For Your First Job As A CRNA

FREE! CRNA School Interview Prep Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/uc9a5ih4 You’re now a CRNA. And just when you think it’s going to be lighter now from being an RN, you find out that it is far from the case. But that doesn’t mean you can’t control how much you can get lost in your new work. In this episode, Jenny Finnell reveals five important things you need to consider when looking for your first job as a CRNA. She shares how you can evaluate without taking out your personal life in the picture. Along with it, you’ll also learn to avoid some of the mistakes Jenny encountered that taught her lessons while on her CRNA job. So tune in to save yourself from falling deep into stress and burnout. After all, you’ve worked so hard to get here! You might as well do it right.Join the Free CSPA Community! Connect with a network of Aspiring CRNAs, Nurse Anesthesia Residents, practicing CRNAs and CRNA Program Faculty Mentors here: https://www.cspaedu.com/communityGet access to application & interview preparation resources plus ICU Educational Workshops that have helped 1,000s of nurses accelerate their CRNA success.Become a member of CRNA School Prep Academy:https://cspaedu.com/joinGet CRNA School insights sent straight to your inbox! Sign up for the CSPA email newsletter: https://www.cspaedu.com/podcast-emailBook a mock interview, resume or personal statement critique, transcript review and more: www.teachrn.comGet into CRNA School- Guaranteed! Start the CSPA 12-Month Intensive Today! Click Here: https://www.cspaedu.com/meblfkto

Episode 87: Did I Always Know I Wanted To Become A CRNA?

FREE! 8 Steps to Becoming a CRNA: https://www.cspaedu.com/3m9jgffpWe live life the way we want to. Yes, we can! No matter the circumstance, how we turn out is all up to us. There may be hurdles along the way, testing our faith and conviction, but as long as we keep believing in ourselves, we live to try another day. And in your journey to becoming a CRNA, whether or not you’ve always known that was the path for you, you will need to tap into your strengths and never give up—taking one persistent step at a time. So tune in and be inspired as Jenny Finnell shares how identifying opportunities, keeping the right mindset, and resourcefulness can get you the tools you need to become the best CRNA you can be. Join the Free CSPA Community! Connect with a network of Aspiring CRNAs, Nurse Anesthesia Residents, practicing CRNAs and CRNA Program Faculty Mentors here: https://www.cspaedu.com/communityGet access to application & interview preparation resources plus ICU Educational Workshops that have helped 1,000s of nurses accelerate their CRNA success.Become a member of CRNA School Prep Academy:https://cspaedu.com/joinGet CRNA School insights sent straight to your inbox! Sign up for the CSPA email newsletter: https://www.cspaedu.com/podcast-emailBook a mock interview, resume or personal statement critique, transcript review and more: www.teachrn.comStreamline your CRNA success with the CSPA 6-Month Intensive. Get CRNA Faculty Coaching, Access to Exclusive Live Events and more. Click Here: https://www.cspaedu.com/sixmonthintensive

Episode 86: What Are My Favorite Types Of Anesthetics & Cases As A CRNA

FREE! 8 Steps to Becoming a CRNA: https://www.cspaedu.com/3m9jgffp In today's episode, Jenny Finnell shares her favorite types of anesthetics and the cases that go along with them as a practicing CRNA of eight years. She also discusses the easiest and most complex cases she encountered along the journey. Jenny shares her love-hate relationship with OB, her love for open-heart, and her disgust for neuro regarding surgery. There is just so much to learn, and Jenny has a load of experience and wisdom to impart that can help you in your own CRNA journey. Join the Free CSPA Community! Connect with a network of Aspiring CRNAs, Nurse Anesthesia Residents, practicing CRNAs and CRNA Program Faculty Mentors here: https://www.cspaedu.com/communityGet access to application & interview preparation resources plus ICU Educational Workshops that have helped 1,000s of nurses accelerate their CRNA success.Become a member of CRNA School Prep Academy:https://cspaedu.com/joinGet CRNA School insights sent straight to your inbox! Sign up for the CSPA email newsletter: https://www.cspaedu.com/podcast-emailBook a mock interview, resume or personal statement critique, transcript review and more: www.teachrn.comGet into CRNA School- Guaranteed! Start the CSPA 12-Month Intensive Today! Click Here: https://www.cspaedu.com/meblfkto

Episode 85: What Did I Struggle With The Most In CRNA School?

Join our Free CSPA Community! Connect with a network of Aspiring CRNAs, Nurse Anesthesia Residents, practicing CRNAs and CRNA Program Faculty Mentors here: https://www.cspaedu.com/communityFREE! 8 Steps to Becoming a CRNA: https://www.cspaedu.com/3m9jgffp You are probably terrified as you embark on your CRNA journey. As CRNA, we fear we might not handle the clinical challenge and academic rigor. In this episode, Jenny Finnell shares her experience and what she struggles with most in CRNA school. She hit her max burnout a year into her school, and you will probably, too, if you have a poor mindset. Jenny talks about her struggles with mental wellness, especially as she copes with the academic and clinical demands. She then lets us in on how she recognized it when it showed and addressed it. Tune in to this episode and find out how Jenny overcame the stresses from CRNA school and pivoted from that! Join the Free CSPA Community! Connect with a network of Aspiring CRNAs, Nurse Anesthesia Residents, practicing CRNAs and CRNA Program Faculty Mentors here: https://www.cspaedu.com/communityGet access to application & interview preparation resources plus ICU Educational Workshops that have helped 1,000s of nurses accelerate their CRNA success.Become a member of CRNA School Prep Academy:https://cspaedu.com/joinGet CRNA School insights sent straight to your inbox! Sign up for the CSPA email newsletter: https://www.cspaedu.com/podcast-emailBook a mock interview, resume or personal statement critique, transcript review and more: www.teachrn.comGet into CRNA School- Guaranteed! Start the CSPA 12-Month Intensive Today! Click Here: https://www.cspaedu.com/meblfkto