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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. Who is this podcast for: Nurses who are researching the requirements for CRNA programs, CRNA school admissions, how to become a CRNA and what does a CRNA do? Other Areas of Focus: How To Become A CRNA CRNA School Requirements What Does A CRNA Do? Shadowing A CRNA Best ICU Experience For CRNA School Standing Out As A CRNA Applicant Preparing For CRNA School Interview Writing Your CRNA School Personal Statement Preparing For CRNA School Improving GPA For CRNA School Overview Of CRNA Programs Top CRNA Schools Becoming A CRNA Intensive And Critical Care Nursing Insights Certified Nurse Anesthetist Role CRNA Interview Preparation Getting Into CRNA School CRNA School Expenses Cost Of CRNA Schooling CRNA Application Process Steps To Become A CRNA A Day In The Life Of A CRNA Questions To Ask CRNA Programs CV Preparation For CRNA School Financing CRNA School Writing A CRNA School Essay CRNA School Interview Questions Finding A CRNA Mentor How To Stand Out For CRNA School Overcoming Dismissal From CRNA School Nurse Anesthetist Shadowing Opportunities

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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. Who is this podcast for: Nurses who are researching the requirements for CRNA programs, CRNA school admissions, how to become a CRNA and what does a CRNA do? Other Areas of Focus: How To Become A CRNA CRNA School Requirements What Does A CRNA Do? Shadowing A CRNA Best ICU Experience For CRNA School Standing Out As A CRNA Applicant Preparing For CRNA School Interview Writing Your CRNA School Personal Statement Preparing For CRNA School Improving GPA For CRNA School Overview Of CRNA Programs Top CRNA Schools Becoming A CRNA Intensive And Critical Care Nursing Insights Certified Nurse Anesthetist Role CRNA Interview Preparation Getting Into CRNA School CRNA School Expenses Cost Of CRNA Schooling CRNA Application Process Steps To Become A CRNA A Day In The Life Of A CRNA Questions To Ask CRNA Programs CV Preparation For CRNA School Financing CRNA School Writing A CRNA School Essay CRNA School Interview Questions Finding A CRNA Mentor How To Stand Out For CRNA School Overcoming Dismissal From CRNA School Nurse Anesthetist Shadowing Opportunities

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Our BEST Interview Prep- ACE Your CRNA School Interview With CSPA!

5/1/2024
FREE! CRNA School Interview Prep Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/uc9a5ih4 How do you best prepare to ace this critical part of your CRNA school acceptance? Tune in as Jenny Finnell gives us her best tips so you can rock your CRNA school interview with confidence! Fast-Track Your CRNA Interview Prep with our CRNA Interview Crash Course! https://www.cspaedu.com/4wotmlds Thousands of nurses have gained CRNA school acceptance with CRNA School Prep Academy. Join today for access to all of the tools proven to accelerate your CRNA success! Click here: https://cspaedu.com/join Get CRNA School insights sent straight to your inbox! Join the CSPA email list: https://www.cspaedu.com/podcast-email Join the Free Facebook Community here! https://www.facebook.com/groups/crnaschoolprepacademyfree Book a mock interview, resume or personal statement critique, transcript review and more: www.teachrn.com

Duration:00:36:42

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Our BEST Application Tips- How To Stand Out As A CRNA School Applicant!

4/24/2024
FREE! 8 Steps to Becoming a CRNA: https://www.cspaedu.com/3m9jgffp Today's episode is truly special! We're excited to share our top application tips for CRNA school applicants. We've handpicked three fan-favorite episodes, starting with Episode 6, where we discuss the best ICU experience for your CRNA application. Then, we dive into an excerpt from episode 56, focusing on crafting a compelling personal statement. Finally, in a segment from episode 79, we guide you through the process of preparing your resume. These episodes may be classics, but their advice is timeless. Remember, if you want to delve deeper into any of these topics, check out the full episodes! Get access to planning tools, mock interviews, valuable CRNA Faculty guidance, and mapped-out courses that have been proven to accelerate your CRNA success! Become a member of CRNA School Prep Academy: https://cspaedu.com/join Get CRNA School insights sent straight to your inbox! Join the CSPA email list: https://www.cspaedu.com/podcast-email Join the Free Facebook Community here! https://www.facebook.com/groups/crnaschoolprepacademyfree Book a mock interview, resume or personal statement critique, transcript review and more: www.teachrn.com

Duration:00:35:18

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How Much Debt Will You Be In After CRNA School?

4/17/2024
FREE! The Most Affordable CRNA Schools: https://www.cspaedu.com/spmhqyoc 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 finishing CRNA school without drowning in debt. She candidly talks about the realities of CRNA school, student debt, and life after graduation. Throughout the episode, Jenny highlights the importance of planning ahead, making informed decisions, and taking necessary risks and sacrifices. Tune in now and learn about debt after CRNA School. Get access to planning tools, mock interviews, valuable CRNA Faculty guidance, and mapped-out courses that have been proven to accelerate your CRNA success! Become a member of CRNA School Prep Academy: https://cspaedu.com/join Join the CSPA email list: https://www.cspaedu.com/podcast-email Join the Free Facebook Community here! https://www.facebook.com/groups/crnaschoolprepacademyfree Book a mock interview, resume or personal statement critique, transcript review and more: www.teachrn.com

Duration:00:20:14

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What You Need To Know About Becoming A CRNA with Nurse Mo from Straight A Nursing

4/10/2024
FREE! 8 Steps to Becoming a CRNA: https://www.cspaedu.com/3m9jgffp 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 Nursing, she breaks down the pros and cons of this practice, the required educational background and work experience, and the right way to differentiate yourself as a CRNA applicant. Jenny also explains why this line of work requires not just proper training but the right level of emotional intelligence and deep self-awareness as well. Thousands of nurses have gained CRNA school acceptance with CRNA School Prep Academy. Join today for access to all of the tools proven to accelerate your CRNA success! Click here: https://cspaedu.com/join Get CRNA School insights sent straight to your inbox! Join the CSPA email list: https://www.cspaedu.com/podcast-email Join the Free Facebook Community here! https://www.facebook.com/groups/crnaschoolprepacademyfree Book a mock interview, resume or personal statement critique, transcript review and more: www.teachrn.com

Duration:00:45:43

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The Coagulation Cascade: An Easy Way To Memorize By Dr. Stephanie Woodruff, Program Director At Ursuline College Nurse Anesthesia Program

4/3/2024
FREE! CRNA School Interview Prep Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/uc9a5ih4 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 the mechanism. Lucky for us, Dr. Stephanie Woodruff, Program Director at Ursuline College Nurse Anesthesia Program joins us in this episode to give us an easier way to memorize how the coagulation cascade works. Stephanie Woodruff, DNP, CRNA, CHSE Nurse Anesthesia Program Director (NAPD) Associate Professor Dr. Woodruff serves as the Program Director of SNAP. She graduated from Georgetown University in 1994 with a bachelor’s in nursing. In 1998, she received her master’s in nursing from the University of Pennsylvania and was certified as a Nurse Practitioner in Women’s Healthcare. Dr. Woodruff became a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in 2008 after graduating with her second master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania. In 2017, she received her DNP from Wilmington University. She is the State Peer Advisor for Pennsylvania through the AANA and is a member of the Pennsylvania Association of Nurse Anesthetist Wellness Committee. Dr. Woodruff continues to practice clinically once a week. Get your note-taking tools and tune in! Fast-Track Your CRNA Interview Prep with our CRNA Interview Crash Course! https://www.cspaedu.com/4wotmlds Have you gained acceptance to CRNA school? Congratulations! Prepare with the #1 pre-anesthesia curriculum, as recommended by CRNA program faculty. Start the NAR Boot Camp today: https://www.cspaedu.com/bootcamp Thousands of nurses have gained CRNA school acceptance with CRNA School Prep Academy. Join today for access to all of the tools proven to accelerate your CRNA success! Click here: https://cspaedu.com/join Join the CSPA email list: https://www.cspaedu.com/podcast-email Join the Free Facebook Community here! https://www.facebook.com/groups/crnaschoolprepacademyfree Book a mock interview, resume or personal statement critique, transcript review and more: www.teachrn.com

Duration:00:14:28

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Phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine): What Is It And How Does It Work? Free Study Guide Included!

3/27/2024
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://www.cspaedu.com/3m9jgffp Thousands of nurses have gained CRNA school acceptance with CRNA School Prep Academy. Join today for access to all of the tools proven to accelerate your CRNA success! Click here: https://cspaedu.com/join Join the CSPA email list: https://www.cspaedu.com/podcast-email Join the Free Facebook Community here! https://www.facebook.com/groups/crnaschoolprepacademyfree Book a mock interview, resume or personal statement critique, transcript review and more: www.teachrn.com

Duration:00:16:48

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Epinephrine (Adrenalin): What Is It And How Does It Work? Free Study Guide Included!

3/20/2024
➡️ 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. Thousands of nurses have gained CRNA school acceptance with CRNA School Prep Academy. Join today for access to all of the tools proven to accelerate your CRNA success! Click here: https://cspaedu.com/join Join the CSPA email list: https://www.cspaedu.com/podcast-email Join the Free Facebook Community here! https://www.facebook.com/groups/crnaschoolprepacademyfree Book a mock interview, resume or personal statement critique, transcript review and more: www.teachrn.com

Duration:00:10:35

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Norepinephrine (Levophed) : What Is It And How Does It Work? Free Study Guide Included!

3/13/2024
👉 Get Your Free Norepinephrine Study Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/Norepinephrine FREE! CRNA School Interview Prep Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/uc9a5ih4 Norepinephrine is a naturally occurring chemical in the body that acts both as a hormone and a neurotransmitter. Since it is one of the most frequently used drugs in ICUs, expect to be asked about it during CRNA school interviews. Jenny Finnell is here to break down norepinephrine, talking about its major uses and how it is terminated within the body. She also details its mechanism of action at a cellular level and offers a free study guide to help you with your application prep. Thousands of nurses have gained CRNA school acceptance with CRNA School Prep Academy. Join today for access to all of the tools proven to accelerate your CRNA success! Click here: https://crnaschoolprepacademy.com/join Join the CSPA email list: https://www.cspaedu.com/podcast-email Join the Free Facebook Community here! https://www.facebook.com/groups/crnaschoolprepacademyfree Book a mock interview, resume or personal statement critique, transcript review and more: www.teachrn.com

Duration:00:20:06

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Impostor Syndrome With Dr. Jeff Darna, CRNA, DNP And Co-Program Director At Keck School Of Medicine Of USC

3/6/2024
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 Podcast, a podcast exclusively for CRNA School Prep Academy students. Here's a sneak peek of their discussion as they tackle the topic of Impostor Syndrome, including insights into how it impacts the Healthcare field, including aspiring CRNAs and Nurse Anesthesia Residents, and how to overcome it. Listen to the full episode inside CRNA School Prep Academy today! Join CRNA School Prep Academy for Complete Access to This Episode and the Entire Nurse Anesthesia Educators: Unplugged Library PLUS ALL of the Planning & Application Tools, Interview Prep Tools and More That Have Helped More Than 3,000 Nurses Gain Acceptance Into CRNA School: https://www.crnaschoolprepacademy.com/join Book a mock interview, personal statement, resume and more at https://www.TeachRN.com Join the CSPA email list: https://www.cspaedu.com/podcast-email Send us an email or make a podcast request! Hello@CRNASchoolPrepAcademy.com

Duration:00:27:41

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What You Need To Know To Become A CRNA In 2024 And Beyond. The Playing Field Has Shifted!

2/28/2024
FREE! 8 Steps To Become A CRNA Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/3m9jgffp 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 saturation, the CRNA market is booming, offering lucrative career opportunities. However, with the increased competition, it's more crucial than ever to understand what sets you apart from the CRNA school competition. Join our host Jenny Finnell as we explore strategies to navigate this competitive field and secure success in your CRNA journey. Get access to planning tools, mock interviews, valuable CRNA Faculty guidance, and mapped-out courses that have been proven to accelerate your CRNA success! Become a member of CRNA School Prep Academy: https://www.crnaschoolprepacademy.com/join Book a mock interview, personal statement, resume and more at https://www.TeachRN.com Join the CSPA email list: https://www.cspaedu.com/podcast-email Send us an email or make a podcast request! Hello@CRNASchoolPrepAcademy.com

Duration:00:32:16

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How Competitive Is CRNA School In 2024?

2/21/2024
FREE! CRNA School Interview Prep Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/uc9a5ih4 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 current competitiveness of getting in such a school as far as the trends go. She also opens up about the mistakes she made during her own CRNA application and interview, as well as how she owned up to them. Additional Resources: FREE! 10 Clinical Questions and Answers - CRNA School Interview Prep Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/interview-guide Purchase the CRNA School Interview Clinical Questions Study Guide- 88 Questions Complete WITH ANSWERS! https://app.teachrn.com/services/143 Thousands of nurses have gained CRNA school acceptance with CRNA School Prep Academy. Join today for access to all of the tools proven to accelerate your CRNA success! Click here: https://crnaschoolprepacademy.com/join Join the CSPA email list: https://www.cspaedu.com/podcast-email Join the Free Facebook Community here! https://www.facebook.com/groups/crnaschoolprepacademyfree Book a mock interview, resume or personal statement critique, transcript review and more: www.teachrn.com

Duration:00:36:34

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How To Use Your ICU Experience To Prepare For CRNA School With Guest Host Rick Heuermann, Nurse Anesthesia Resident

2/14/2024
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 and then use them in CRNA school. Thousands of nurses have gained CRNA school acceptance with CRNA School Prep Academy. Join today for access to all of the tools proven to accelerate your CRNA success! Click here: https://crnaschoolprepacademy.com/join Join the CSPA email list: https://www.cspaedu.com/podcast-email Join the Free Facebook Community here! https://www.facebook.com/groups/crnaschoolprepacademyfree Book a mock interview, resume or personal statement critique, transcript review and more: www.teachrn.com

Duration:00:23:21

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The Hardest Topics In CRNA School With Guest Hosts Cordero & Monica, Nurse Anesthesia Residents

2/7/2024
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 with you on your CRNA journey by sharing some of the hardest and most difficult concepts and topics they have learned in CRNA school so far. From local to regional anesthesia to research and more, Cordero and Monica show us that the path to becoming a CRNA is indeed challenging yet filled with valuable experiences. Tune in and know that you are not alone. Let this episode inspire you to keep going on your CRNA path. Have you gained acceptance to CRNA school? Congratulations! Prepare with the #1 pre-anesthesia curriculum, as recommended by CRNA program faculty. Start the NAR Boot Camp today: https://www.cspaedu.com/bootcamp Thousands of nurses have gained CRNA school acceptance with CRNA School Prep Academy. Join today for access to all of the tools proven to accelerate your CRNA success! Click here: https://crnaschoolprepacademy.com/join Join the CSPA email list: https://www.cspaedu.com/podcast-email Join the Free Facebook Community here! https://www.facebook.com/groups/crnaschoolprepacademyfree Book a mock interview, resume or personal statement critique, transcript review and more: www.teachrn.com

Duration:00:19:34

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Tips For SRNAs Starting Clinicals With Guest Hosts Cordero And Monica, NARs

1/31/2024
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 prepared, know your patients, and handle machine checks like a pro. They also talk about the mystery of care plans, the word “pimping” in the medical field, the Vargo app, and more. Tune in now! Have you gained acceptance to CRNA school? Congratulations! Prepare with the #1 pre-anesthesia curriculum, as recommended by CRNA program faculty. Start the NAR Boot Camp today: https://www.cspaedu.com/bootcamp Thousands of nurses have gained CRNA school acceptance with CRNA School Prep Academy. Join today for access to all of the tools proven to accelerate your CRNA success! Click here: https://crnaschoolprepacademy.com/join Join the CSPA email list: https://www.cspaedu.com/podcast-email Join the Free Facebook Community here! https://www.facebook.com/groups/crnaschoolprepacademyfree Book a mock interview, resume or personal statement critique, transcript review and more: www.teachrn.com

Duration:00:22:54

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Patients That Are Hard To Sedate And Why With Guest Host Paulene, Nurse Anesthesia Resident

1/24/2024
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 to share the complexities of sedating patients. Join us as she navigates the complexities of sedation, delving into various factors that impact this process—from the influence of red hair to alcohol consumption, drug use, and opioid tolerance. Pauline also provides invaluable insights into anesthesia practice as well as practical strategies for managing challenging cases. Tune in for an engaging discussion unveiling the nuanced world of sedation as a CRNA. Thousands of nurses have gained CRNA school acceptance with CRNA School Prep Academy. Join today for access to all of the tools proven to accelerate your CRNA success! Click here: https://crnaschoolprepacademy.com/join Join the CSPA email list: https://www.cspaedu.com/podcast-email Join the Free Facebook Community here! https://www.facebook.com/groups/crnaschoolprepacademyfree Book a mock interview, resume or personal statement critique, transcript review and more: www.teachrn.com

Duration:00:21:08

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Critical Thinking For CRNA Part 2 With Dr. Heiner, Head Of Admissions For Kaiser Permanente School Of Anesthesia

1/17/2024
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 the topic of Critical Thinking, including insights into what CRNA admissions committees are looking for when they ask critical thinking questions plus examples of questions that may be asked in your CRNA school interview! Listen to the full episode inside CRNA School Prep Academy today! Join CRNA School Prep Academy for Complete Access to This Episode and the Entire Nurse Anesthesia Educators: Unplugged Library PLUS ALL of the Planning & Application Tools, Interview Prep Tools and More That Have Helped Thousands Of Nurses Gain Acceptance Into CRNA School: https://www.crnaschoolprepacademy.com/join Join the CSPA email list: https://www.cspaedu.com/podcast-email Join the Free Facebook Community here! https://www.facebook.com/groups/crnaschoolprepacademyfree Book a mock interview, resume or personal statement critique, transcript review and more: www.teachrn.com

Duration:00:16:50

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Critical Thinking For CRNA Part 1 With Dr. Heiner, Head Of Admissions For Kaiser Permanente School Of Anesthesia

1/10/2024
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 Prep Academy students. Here's a sneak peek of their discussion as they tackle the topic of Critical Thinking, including understanding exactly what Critical Thinking is and how it relates to Nurse Anesthesia. They also discuss how Critical Thinking is developed in the ICU and why it's an important concept for CRNA school applicants. Listen to the full episode inside CRNA School Prep Academy today! Be sure to check out Part 2 airing next week for insights into what CRNA admissions committees are looking for when they ask critical thinking questions during an interview along with some examples of questions that may be asked! Join CRNA School Prep Academy for Complete Access to This Episode and the Entire Nurse Anesthesia Educators: Unplugged Library PLUS ALL of the Planning & Application Tools, Interview Prep Tools and More That Have Helped Thousands Of Nurses Gain Acceptance Into CRNA School: https://www.crnaschoolprepacademy.com/join Join the CSPA email list: https://www.cspaedu.com/podcast-email Join the Free Facebook Community here! https://www.facebook.com/groups/crnaschoolprepacademyfree Book a mock interview, resume or personal statement critique, transcript review and more: www.teachrn.com

Duration:00:19:18

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Emergence And Extubation: Waking Someone Up From Anesthesia Part 3 Post-Extubation Emergencies

1/3/2024
FREE! CRNA School Interview Prep Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/uc9a5ih4 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 emergency you will encounter after such a procedure. David presents several ways to address it as quickly as you can. He also talks about treating post-extubation obstructions and the importance of ensuring that the patient is breathing properly before moving them to PACU. Have you gained acceptance to CRNA school? Congratulations! Prepare with the #1 pre-anesthesia curriculum, as recommended by CRNA program faculty. Start the NAR Boot Camp today: https://www.cspaedu.com/bootcamp Get access to planning tools, mock interviews, valuable CRNA Program Faculty guidance, and mapped-out courses that have been proven to accelerate your CRNA success! Become a member of CRNA School Prep Academy here! https://www.crnaschoolprepacademy.com/join Join the CSPA email list here! https://www.cspaedu.com/podcast-email Join the Free Facebook Community here! https://www.facebook.com/groups/crnaschoolprepacademyfree Book a mock interview, resume or personal statement critique, transcript review and more: www.teachrn.com

Duration:00:25:20

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Emergence And Extubation: Waking Someone Up From Anesthesia Part 2 Awake Extubation

12/27/2023
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 extubation: Nitrous Wake-Up and the Propofol Wake-Up. Have you gained acceptance to CRNA school? Congratulations! Prepare with the #1 pre-anesthesia curriculum, as recommended by CRNA program faculty. Start the NAR Boot Camp today: https://www.cspaedu.com/bootcamp Get access to planning tools, mock interviews, valuable CRNA Program Faculty guidance, and mapped-out courses that have been proven to accelerate your CRNA success! Become a member of CRNA School Prep Academy here! https://www.crnaschoolprepacademy.com/join Join the CSPA email list here! https://www.cspaedu.com/podcast-email Join the Free Facebook Community here! https://www.facebook.com/groups/crnaschoolprepacademyfree Book a mock interview, resume or personal statement critique, transcript review and more: www.teachrn.com

Duration:00:42:57

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Emergence And Extubation: Waking Someone Up From Anesthesia Part 1 Deep Extubation

12/20/2023
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 must take into consideration once the process is done. Have you gained acceptance to CRNA school? Congratulations! Prepare with the #1 pre-anesthesia curriculum, as recommended by CRNA program faculty. Start the NAR Boot Camp today: https://www.cspaedu.com/bootcamp Get access to planning tools, mock interviews, valuable CRNA Program Faculty guidance, and mapped-out courses that have been proven to accelerate your CRNA success! Become a member of CRNA School Prep Academy here! https://www.crnaschoolprepacademy.com/join Join the CSPA email list here! https://www.cspaedu.com/podcast-email Join the Free Facebook Community here! https://www.facebook.com/groups/crnaschoolprepacademyfree Book a mock interview, resume or personal statement critique, transcript review and more: www.teachrn.com

Duration:00:39:18