CRNA School Prep Academy Podcast

G Protein Pathway Part #2 With PKA: ICU Drugs & Mechanism Of Action

FREE! CRNA School Interview Prep Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/uc9a5ih4 Mastering the complexities of the G Protein Pathway and deciphering the molecular mechanisms of PKA not only equips you to tackle challenging CRNA interview questions with confidence, but it also unveils a simplified understanding of ICU drugs. Welcome back to the second part of our series on G Protein-coupled Receptor Pathways! Today, your host Jenny Finnell takes you on an exciting and simplified journey into the intricate world of protein kinase A (PKA) and its fascinating involvement in critical care drugs. Buckle up because Jenny will be diving deep into the molecular level to uncover the mechanisms of action behind commonly used ICU drugs like epinephrine and norepinephrine. Get ready for a content-heavy episode as Jenny masterfully breaks down the complexities of PKA and its role in the G Protein Pathway. Join us in understanding how critical care drugs work and ace that CRNA interview! Grab the Study Notes for this episode here: https://www.cspaedu.com/ldmbjaldJoin 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 been proven to accelerate your 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

Part 1 Signal Transduction With G Proteins With RRNA David Bearden

FREE! CRNA School Interview Prep Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/uc9a5ih4 You can never be too prepared when it comes to CRNA school. So why not get a head start and begin learning the concepts you are expected to learn? In today’s show, Jenny Finnell prepares for us a special Academic Series born from a conversation with a current student. RRNA David Bearden has observed gaps in nursing education knowledge, even when it comes to interviewing for CRNA schools. They are now bridging those gaps starting with this episode, where they dive deep into signal transduction. What is signal transduction and why does it matter? What role do G proteins play in signal transduction? Tune in to find out more key information that will help you stand out in interviews and support you in CRNA schools. Grab your free Study Notes For This Episode: https://www.cspaedu.com/bkfrtigjHead to YT to watch: https://www.youtube.com/@CRNASchoolPrepAcademyJoin 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 been proven to accelerate your 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

Retaking Undergraduate Courses For CRNA Social Q&A

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 Retaking undergraduate courses for CRNA? Explore alternative paths, online options, and career insights as we navigate your questions and redefine the journey to becoming a confident and accomplished healthcare professional. In this short and informative episode, your host, Jenny Finnell, takes a moment to connect with her audience by answering questions submitted through her social media channels. Jenny addresses the dilemma faced by those whose outdated science classes prevent them from working in the ICU. She shares suggestions on how to strengthen your application and take proactive steps while navigating this situation, going beyond the option of retaking science classes. As the episode goes on, Jenny explores further questions and provides numerous strategies, including worthwhile suggestions for internet alternatives to re-enroll in science courses for undergraduates. Jenny also touches on the intriguing topic of CAAs (Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants) and sheds light on the differences between CAAs and CRNAs (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists). Don't miss out on this engaging and educational episode that directly addresses questions from the Standard School Prep Academy community. Tune in to discover new resources and expand your knowledge in the world of CNA training and career advancement. 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 been proven to accelerate your 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.com Grab your CSPA Conference ticket today! Time is running out! The conference is on July 15 and 16th!https://events.crnaschoolprepacademy.comAANA Book Store: https://store.aana.com/Get into CRNA School- Guaranteed! Start the CSPA 12-Month Intensive Today! Click Here: https://www.cspaedu.com/meblfkto

ICU Travel Nursing, Everything You Need To Know With Justin Allison From Lead Health

FREE! 8 Steps to Becoming a CRNA: https://www.cspaedu.com/3m9jgffpICU travel nursing gives you the opportunity to visit different places while providing quality healthcare services to those who need it. Aside from this, what more things can you expect from taking such a job? Joining Jenny Finnell is Justin Allison from Lead Health, who breaks down the benefits of becoming an ICU travel nurse. He discusses the required experience, certification, and connections for a person to fit perfectly in this role. Justin also talks about the typical rate and contract duration for an ICU travel nurse, giving you a glimpse of the life of a healthcare professional on the go. 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 been proven to accelerate your 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.com Job App: https://www.leadhealth.com/lucy-app/Lead Health: https://www.leadhealth.com/job-search/MedVenture: https://www.medventureapp.com/Get into CRNA School- Guaranteed! Start the CSPA 12-Month Intensive Today! Click Here: https://www.cspaedu.com/meblfkto

Questions To Prep For Your CRNA Interview With Current RRNA Erika

FREE! CRNA School Interview Prep Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/uc9a5ih4 Jenny Finnell has an exciting episode in store for you because she is going to share an interview with one of the students who was recently accepted into Cedar Crest College. Current RRNA Erika joins Jenny during the NTI Conference to talk about her experience and what she is looking forward to becoming a CRNA. This conversation also reveals some of the questions you need to prep for your CRNA interview. So tune in and add more information to keep under your toolbelt! 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 been proven to accelerate your 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 The One Thing You Can Do To Ensure Your CRNA Journey Is A Success?

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/communityStreamline 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/sixmonthintensiveThe road to being a CRNA is never smooth. But with the right preparation, you can make the journey worth it. In this episode, Jenny Finnell equips you with the information that can ensure your CRNA journey is a success. All it takes is just one thing: discipline. There is nothing quite like having the attitude to commit to your path toward becoming a CRNA. What does being disciplined mean? What does it entail? How do you bring that to your journey? Tune in to learn the answers to these questions and more. Learn about why this key thing can set you apart either to make you or break you. 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 been proven to accelerate your 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

ICU Cardiac Medications With Nicole Kupchik

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/meblfktoJust imagine it is 2 AM and you need to learn about a drug, but you don’t have a lot of resources. What can you grab quickly? This episode’s guest has the perfect book for you. Nicole Kupchik, MN, RN, CCNS, CCRN-CMC, PCCN-K has written Critical Care Survival Guide, a concise bedside reference book for anyone working in critical care regardless of experience level. In today’s conversation, Nicole joins Jenny Finnell to give us access to some of the wisdom from her book, particularly on ICU cardiac medications. They break down the five cardiac medications we commonly see—norepinephrine, epinephrine, Olaparib, milrinone, and dobutamine—and discuss how to titrate them. Tune in to learn more about these cardiac medications, adding more to your CRNA information toolkit! 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 been proven to accelerate your 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.comGrab Nicole Critical Care Survival Guide: https://www.nicolekupchikconsulting.com/booksAndCourses/books-bundles/136/critical-care-survival-guide USE COUPON CODE: FUTURECRNA20 for 20% off!Get into CRNA School- Guaranteed! Start the CSPA 12-Month Intensive Today! Click Here: https://www.cspaedu.com/meblfkto

Preparing To Start CRNA School

FREE! 8 Steps to Becoming a CRNA: https://www.cspaedu.com/3m9jgffp Preparing for CRNA school can be daunting, but with the right tools and mindset, it can also be empowering. In this episode, we have Tanner Hulin and Cole Dill, founders of Core Anesthesia. They engage in a thorough discussion about the essential guidelines to follow and things to avoid in preparation for CRNA school. They cover the culture of the CRNA school itself and what students should be prepared for – both professionally and personally. Tanner and Cole also discuss their innovative platform and how it can help aspiring CRNA school students prepare for the big thing itself. Further on, they talk about the best ways to build a foundation in anatomy and physiology, develop effective study habits, and more. Tune in and learn how to get started with your 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 been proven to accelerate your 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.com Core Anesthesiahttps://coreanesthesia.com/Get into CRNA School- Guaranteed! Start the CSPA 12-Month Intensive Today! Click Here: https://www.cspaedu.com/meblfkto

PACU Anesthesia Handoff With Cathy Zuniga From PACU Nursing Minutes

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 A report from the Joint Commission reveals that 80% of serious medical errors are related to miscommunication during the transfer of care. There is a need to standardize a safe handoff process in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). This episode’s guest is helping our nursing tribe overcome this issue. Jenny Finnell sits down with Cathy Zuniga, the founder of PACU Nursing Minutes—your Perianesthesia nursing education resource! Cathy shares with us how she hopes to streamline the handoff process, providing us access to some of her tools and resources so we can implement them in our work and improve patient outcomes. Join this insightful conversation and get your hands on one of the most thorough PACU reports. 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 been proven to accelerate your 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.comPACU Report Sheet Free Downloadhttps://pacunursingminutes.com/safe-hand-off Follow Cathy on Social:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqkcr8XfeDQV0aeWVOFtFTQFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070843233039Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pacunursingminutesGet into CRNA School- Guaranteed! Start the CSPA 12-Month Intensive Today! Click Here: https://www.cspaedu.com/meblfkto

How To Recover Mental Wellness After Burnout In CRNA School With NAR Cori Stone

FREE! CRNA School Interview Prep Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/uc9a5ih4 Prioritizing your mental wellness is not a luxury, it's a necessity. The path to success is not a sprint, it's a marathon. Take care of yourself along the way, and you'll go further than you ever thought possible. In this episode, we sit down with Cori Stone, a CRNA student who has also worked as a NICU and travel nurse. Cori shares her journey on how she recovered her mental wellness after experiencing burnout during CRNA school. She talks about the importance of putting your mental health as a priority and making the necessary adjustments to achieve balance. Cori shares personal experiences and practical tips for maintaining mental wellness while pursuing a demanding career and avoiding burnout. She emphasizes that no matter how prepared you think you are for CRNA school, the experience will still be something you couldn’t have expected. Tune in and learn from a CRNA martyr herself about resilience and self-care in nurse anesthesia school. 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 been proven to accelerate your 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.comFollow Cori on IG at Stonesthesia Get into CRNA School- Guaranteed! Start the CSPA 12-Month Intensive Today! Click Here: https://www.cspaedu.com/meblfkto