CRNA School Prep Academy Podcast

Ever wish you had a CRNA mentor plugged into the community who has helped THOUSANDS of nurses succeed? The CSPA community is committed to helping you not only gain acceptance into CRNA school but providing support all the way through graduation day! Tune in, get inspired, and get ready to discover why more than 6,000+ nurses turn to CRNA School Prep Academy for guidance regarding all things that the road to CRNA entails. From financial planning, interview styles, ICU experience, anesthesia cases, stress management, study tips, practice settings and so much more; whether you’re a nursing student who is exploring the possibility of becoming a CRNA, an ICU nurse actively pursuing this career path, or a current Nurse Anesthesia Resident looking for extra guidance while in school, each episode is designed to help you take immediate action on the most important strategies for planning, implementation, and achieving your dream of becoming a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.

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Will Your Marriage Survive 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/community Want Guaranteed CRNA School Admission? Learn More about the CSPA 12-Month Intensive Here: https://www.cspaedu.com/meblfkto Will your marriage survive CRNA school? This question brings about a lot of anxiety for newly accepted students. Their mind starts racing and they start listening to naysayers or people o...

Feb 22, 2023•25 min•Season 2Ep. 105

Life After CRNA School With CRNA Marissa

FREE! CRNA School Interview Prep Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/uc9a5ih4 CRNA school is a lot of work. It's not just about learning how to do everything, it's about learning how to do everything well. And after you graduate, you have to keep learning. That's why we're here: to help you make sure your CRNA career is a success! In this video, Marissa Mulder a.k.a. Sassy Anesthesia talks about how to make your dreams come true after you graduate from nursing school. Marissa discusses how life after...

Feb 15, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 104

Getting Dismissed From CRNA School... Now What?

FREE! CRNA School Interview Prep Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/uc9a5ih4 Dismissal from a CRNA program?! We sure don’t want that to happen to you! But as promised, our podcast strives to provide all information that can possibly be needed. And difficult situations that no one wants, such as needing remission into a CRNA school, are something that does happen and something that needs guidance and support from the right people. That’s why, for today’s episode, we’ll be talking about the things you...

Feb 08, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 103

You Have 3 Chances To Interview For CRNA Then You Can No Longer Apply Rule With RRNA Ivan

FREE! CRNA School Interview Prep Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/uc9a5ih4 Did you know that you only have three changes to interview for a CRNA school before you can no longer apply there? This interview limit was news to Ivan, but that didn't stop him from giving up. He applied for a CRNA school in 2019, but his application went missing. He later tried again in 2020, but the interview went horribly. He gave it another chance in 2021 and made it to the waitlist, but nothing further. And for his l...

Feb 01, 2023•44 min•Season 2Ep. 102

CRNA School Advice Directly From CRNA Program Faculty

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/community FREE! 8 Steps to Becoming a CRNA: https://www.cspaedu.com/3m9jgffp Who better to give you advice on your CRNA journey than a CRNA program faculty? In this episode, Jenny Finnell welcomes Richard Wilson to guide us in getting into the CRNA School. Prepare your pen and paper as we dive through the caveats stude...

Jan 25, 2023•27 min•Season 2Ep. 101

What Are Common Myths About Becoming A CRNA?

FREE! 8 Steps to Becoming a CRNA: https://www.cspaedu.com/3m9jgffp If you go online for tips about getting into a CRNA school, you will find a lot of misconceptions that scare people from submitting their applications. Jenny Finnell attempts to disprove the most common CRNA myths and present the real deal about securing a successful admission. She explains why getting married is not a hindrance to your application, why a strong support system must never be set aside, how to make your student exp...

Jan 18, 2023•58 min•Season 2Ep. 100

Is Becoming a CRNA Worth It?

FREE! 8 Steps to Becoming a CRNA: https://www.cspaedu.com/3m9jgffp Want Guaranteed CRNA School Admission? Learn More about the CSPA 12-Month Intensive Here: https://www.cspaedu.com/meblfkto The path to becoming a CRNA is definitely not easy. It takes time and money. So why all the fuss to become one? Is it really worth all of the things you need to sacrifice? In this enlightening episode, Jenny Finnell answers this elephant of a question. Informed by her own wisdom and experience, she paints an ...

Jan 11, 2023•44 min•Season 2Ep. 99

Going Back For CRNA As A Second Career Nurse With RRNA Guest Kelly

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/community FREE! 8 Steps to Becoming a CRNA: https://www.cspaedu.com/3m9jgffp Do you want to go back to nursing school as a second-career nurse but need help figuring out where to start? Is it even possible in the first place? How do you make that happen? Here to share her experience and success story is one of our CSBA...

Jan 04, 2023•53 min•Season 2Ep. 98

Getting Into CRNA School Without Current ICU Experience With CRNA Guest Monica

FREE! 8 Steps to Becoming a CRNA: https://www.cspaedu.com/3m9jgffp If you want to get into CRNA school but think you're not good enough, just try. If you don't make it, you can always try again. Nothing will ever happen if you don't take a leap of faith. This is what Monica did. She worked in a cath lab for a while, but she knew her heart was in CRNA. So she took action and is now enrolled in CRNA school. Join Jenny Finnell as she talks to CRNA student Monica. Find out how she got into CRNA scho...

Dec 28, 2022•37 min•Season 2Ep. 97

Getting The CCRN For CRNA School 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/community Want Guaranteed CRNA School Admission? Learn More about the CSPA 12-Month Intensive Here: https://www.cspaedu.com/meblfkto We all take tests intending to pass them the first time, especially in the CRNA space, where certifications are tough to earn but worth it for our career journey. If you are looking to ac...

Dec 21, 2022•35 min•Season 2Ep. 96

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