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/meblfkto Weather the storms of CRNA school with a solid financial plan in place. Today, our host Jenny Finnell thoroughly discusses the topic of CRNA school debt. She breaks down the myths surrounding the financial burden of pursuing a career in nurse anesthesia and shares actual financial management tips for fi...
Apr 17, 2024•19 min•Season 4Ep. 165
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 Are you contemplating whether or not becoming a CRNA is the best for your future? If you want to determine if this is a good idea for your career path, Jenny Finnell is here, presenting everything you should know about getting into a CRNA school. Together with Maureen Osuna, known as Nurse Mo with Straight A ...
Apr 10, 2024•45 min•Season 4Ep. 164
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 There's an entire coagulation cascade going on in your blood vessels that is protecting you from bleeding to death. It’s complex process, and it’s easy to get lost in the intricacies of t...
Apr 03, 2024•14 min•Season 4Ep. 163
Get your FREE Phenylephrine Study Guide here: https://www.cspaedu.com/Neo-Synephrine What is phenylephrine (neo-synephrine)? How does it work? This is the final installment of our vasopressor series, where today Jenny Finnell is diving deep into the world of Phenylephrine, commonly known as Neo. This episode promises to unravel the complexities of a drug that's a staple in the operating room but requires a nuanced understanding to use effectively. Tune in! FREE! 8 Steps to Becoming a CRNA: https...
Mar 27, 2024•16 min•Season 4Ep. 162
➡️ Get your FREE Epinephrine Study Guide Here: https://www.cspaedu.com/Epinephrine FREE! CRNA School Interview Prep Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/uc9a5ih4 Last time, Jenny Finnell discussed all about norepinephrine. For this episode, she delves into epinephrine, the hormone also known as adrenaline. Jenny explains why it is crucial for the body’s flight-or-fight response, presents its dose calculations and mixtures, and shares some fun trivia and facts. Join the Free CSPA Community! Connect wit...
Mar 20, 2024•10 min•Season 4Ep. 161
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 👉 Get Your Free Norepinephrine Study Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/Norepinephrine Want Guaranteed CRNA School Admission? Learn More about the CSPA 12-Month Intensive Here: https://www.cspaedu.com/meblfkto Norepinephrine is a naturally occurring chemical in the body that acts both as a hormone and a neurotra...
Mar 13, 2024•21 min•Season 4Ep. 160
FREE! 8 Steps to Becoming a CRNA: https://www.cspaedu.com/3m9jgffp You can only get yourself as far in your CRNA journey as you allow yourself. Unfortunately, some of us are held back from what we now know as the Impostor Syndrome. It’s time we tackle this often overlooked topic and instill more confidence in aspiring CRNAs. Dr. Jeff Darna, CRNA, DNP, and Co-Program Director at Keck School of Medicine of USC joins Dr. Richard Wilson for Episode 7 of the Nurse Anesthesia Educators Unplugged Podca...
Mar 06, 2024•27 min•Season 4Ep. 159
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 What do you need to know to become a CRNA in 2024 and beyond? The landscape has shifted post-COVID, and the competition for CRNA school has intensified. Despite misconceptions of saturati...
Feb 28, 2024•33 min•Season 4Ep. 158
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 How competitive is a CRNA school in 2024, a world changed by the pandemic and currently dealing with unpredictable economic challenges? In this episode, Jenny Finnell talks about the curr...
Feb 21, 2024•37 min•Season 4Ep. 157
FREE! CRNA School Interview Prep Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/uc9a5ih4 Everyone who wishes to enter a CRNA school is required to have ICU experience. But you can further leverage your learnings in that area to build a career in anesthesia. In this episode, guest host Rick Heuermann, an anesthesia resident, explains how to utilize your ICU knowledge to reduce your learning curve toward anesthesia school. He breaks down the four essential things to focus on, detailing how to hone them in the ICU...
Feb 14, 2024•23 min•Season 3Ep. 156
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 The journey to becoming a CRNA is never smooth sailing. But just like the best goals out there, you have to face tough challenges to make the reward sweeter. In today’s episode, we have Nurse Anesthesia Residents Cordero and Monica commiserate...
Feb 07, 2024•19 min•Season 3Ep. 155
FREE! CRNA School Interview Prep Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/uc9a5ih4 Clinical rotations are not just about testing knowledge; they're a chance to become the confident SRNA you want to be. In this episode, we have guest hosts and Nurse Anesthesia Residents Cordero and Monica to share their experiences and insider tips for all SRNAs starting clinical rotations. They discuss the expectations set by preceptors on your very first day and week in clinicals. Together, they share how to come prepare...
Jan 31, 2024•22 min•Season 3Ep. 154
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! CRNA School Interview Prep Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/uc9a5ih4 Some patients are just harder to sedate than others. As someone going through the CRNA journey, you are bound to confront this challenge sooner or later. In this special episode, we have guest host and Nurse Anesthesia Resident Paulene t...
Jan 24, 2024•21 min•Season 3Ep. 153
FREE! CRNA School Interview Prep Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/uc9a5ih4 Critical Thinking for CRNA Part 2 w. Dr. Heiner Head of Admissions for Kaiser Permanente School of Anesthesia Dr. Jeremy Heiner, EdD, CRNA Head Of Admissions and Program Faculty at Kaiser Permanente School of Anesthesia joins Dr. Richard Wilson for Episode 6 of the Nurse Anesthesia Educators Unplugged Podcast, a podcast exclusively for CRNA School Prep Academy students. Here's a sneak peek of their discussion as they tackle...
Jan 17, 2024•16 min•Season 3Ep. 152
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 Dr. Jeremy Heiner, EdD, CRNA Head Of Admissions and Program Faculty at Kaiser Permanente School of Anesthesia joins Dr. Richard Wilson for Episode 5 of the Nurse Anesthesia Educators Unplugged Podcast, a podcast exclusively for CRNA School Pre...
Jan 10, 2024•18 min•Season 3Ep. 151
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 In this third episode with our guest host David Warren, he explores post-extubation emergencies that would require your attention. Tune in as he discusses laryngospasm, the most common em...
Jan 03, 2024•25 min•Season 3Ep. 150
FREE! CRNA School Interview Prep Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/uc9a5ih4 In this special episode, our guest host David Warren continues his discussion about waking someone up from anesthesia. After explaining deep extubation, which is only applicable for a certain population, he now explores the process of awake extubation. Listen as David breaks down this method that many practitioners are typically used to in most ICU situations. He talks about the two primary methods in performing awake extub...
Dec 27, 2023•42 min•Season 3Ep. 149
FREE! CRNA School Interview Prep Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/uc9a5ih4 In this special episode, our guest host David Warren breaks down the basics of doing a deep extubation, one of the two common ways of waking someone up from anesthesia. Tune in as he goes beyond textbook information and discusses the step-by-step process from the day-to-day perspective of a nurse anesthesia resident. David also explains the stages of anesthesia, the hardest part of doing deep extubation, and everything you ...
Dec 20, 2023•39 min•Season 3Ep. 148
FREE! CRNA School Interview Prep Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/uc9a5ih4 To succeed as a CRNA, align your passion with preparation, embrace mentorship and resources, and strive to thrive. Explore CRNA programs in the second part of our CRNA Faculty Q&A series. In this episode, we continue our discussion on how to prepare for CRNA school with advice from the CRNA faculty themselves. Join us as we explore the multifaceted landscape of CRNA program interviews, mentorship, and aligning personal ...
Dec 13, 2023•32 min•Season 3Ep. 147
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! CRNA School Interview Prep Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/uc9a5ih4 Succeeding as a CRNA isn't only about the path you choose. It's also about taking ownership of each step, shaping your story, and embracing the unique contribution you bring to the group. In this episode, we discuss the details of applyi...
Dec 06, 2023•38 min•Season 3Ep. 146
FREE! CRNA School Interview Prep Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/uc9a5ih4 Dr. Dawn AuBuchon, Program Faculty at South College and CSPA Expert Contributor, joins Dr. Richard Wilson for Episode 4 of the Nurse Anesthesia Educators Unplugged Podcast, a podcast exclusively for CRNA School Prep Academy students. Here's a sneak peek of their discussion as they tackle the topic of Emotional Intelligence, including why it's important and ways to develop your EI both personally and professionally. Listen t...
Nov 29, 2023•16 min•Season 3Ep. 145
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! CRNA School Interview Prep Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/uc9a5ih4 Dr. Dawn AuBuchon, a faculty member at South College and CSPA Expert Contributor, appears on Episode 3 of the Nurse Anesthesia Educators Unplugged Podcast. This podcast is exclusively for students of the CRNA School Prep Academy. Here's ...
Nov 22, 2023•19 min•Season 3Ep. 144
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! CRNA School Interview Prep Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/uc9a5ih4 In the intense CRNA journey, mental wellness is your compass. Learn to say 'no' to stress and 'yes' to self-care, for a healthier, happier you. In this episode, our very own Jenny Finnell, founder of CRNA School Prep Academy, presents a ...
Nov 15, 2023•59 min•Season 3Ep. 143
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! CRNA School Interview Prep Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/uc9a5ih4 Single parenthood and CRNA school can coexist; it's a challenging journey, but your dreams are worth the effort. In this episode, hear the remarkable story of Ariel, a single mom who is also a student registered nurse anesthetist (SRNA)....
Nov 08, 2023•37 min•Season 3Ep. 142
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 undeniably not an easy one to take. But with guidance from those who have been on the journey before you, you can significantly make it less difficult and confusing. In today’s episode, Jenny Finnell gives a simple step-by-step process on things that you should be doing now in o...
Nov 01, 2023•33 min•Season 3Ep. 141
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 University of South Florida Program Director and President of Florida Association of Nurse Anesthetists Dr. Canale joins Dr. Richard Wilson for Episode 2 of the Nurse Anesthesia Educators Unplugged Podcast, a podcast exclusively for CRNA Schoo...
Oct 25, 2023•18 min•Season 3Ep. 140
FREE! CRNA School Interview Prep Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/uc9a5ih4 Precision in care planning is the heartbeat of nurse anesthesia—a symphony of choices that safeguards every patient's journey through surgery. In this episode, we have guest host David Warren, NAR, to explore the process of preparing care plans in CRNA. By sharing his extensive experience and learnings, David Warren sheds light on the critical decisions CRNAs make when it comes to patient care. David lays out the pivotal fa...
Oct 18, 2023•35 min•Season 3Ep. 139
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! The Most Affordable CRNA Schools: https://www.cspaedu.com/spmhqyoc Success in CRNA school isn’t about what you study; it’s about how you study. In this episode, we have guest host David Warren, NAR, back on to share insights about being a Nurse Anesthesia Resident. Today, David guides you through the ma...
Oct 11, 2023•25 min•Season 3Ep. 138
FREE! CRNA School Interview Prep Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/uc9a5ih4 Need Interview Prep Help In A Hurry? Fast-Track Your CRNA School Interview Prep with our CRNA Interview Crash Course! https://www.cspaedu.com/4wotmlds The month of October is interview season! Today, Jenny Finnell provides you with CRNA Interview Practice Questions to help steer you through the interview, so you need not worry about it anymore. While it is true that different schools may have different questions and not all...
Oct 04, 2023•45 min•Season 3Ep. 137
FREE! 8 Steps to Becoming a CRNA: https://www.cspaedu.com/3m9jgffp Are you about to embark on the exhilarating journey of becoming a CRNA? Or perhaps you're already deep into your CRNA program, navigating the intricate world of clinical rotations. Either way, this episode is tailor-made for you! In this episode, guest host David Warren brings us an insider's perspective on the top 4 things he wishes he had known to do before and during CRNA school. From knowing your clinical rotations to being a...
Sep 27, 2023•25 min•Season 3Ep. 136
