Grade 1 View – Ep. 8 – From NP to CRNA with David Warren

All four hosts are back together to welcome an inspirational guest to the show. We’re excited to spend time with David Warren, a nurse practitioner turned CRNA and well-known content creator in the nurse anesthesia community. David opens up about his unconventional journey—going from emergency medicine to nurse anesthesia—and the lessons he’s learned along the way.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

📚 David’s unique journey from NP to CRNA

❄️ Life lessons from working locums in Alaska

💡 Tips for board prep and using APEX effectively

💼 Navigating job offers, mentorship, and independence

🧠 Why both NP and CRNA training make for a powerful combo

Check out David’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidWarrenNP

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