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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

CRNA School Prep Academy Podcast Jenny Finnell

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    • 4.9 • 105 Ratings

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

    How Much Debt Will You Be In After CRNA School?

    How Much Debt Will You Be In After CRNA School?

    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:
     
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    • 20 min
    What You Need To Know About Becoming A CRNA with Nurse Mo from Straight A Nursing

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

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

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

    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.

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

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

    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!

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

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

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

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

    👉 Get Your Free Norepinephrine Study Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/Norepinephrine

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    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:
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    • 20 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
105 Ratings

105 Ratings

Anonymous racer ,

CRNA School Acceptance / Current SRNA

I want to thank Jenny and everyone at CSPA. I used this podcast to supplement my preparation for my CRNA interviews last year. I was accepted to my top school, and currently entering the second half of my first year as a SRNA. I remain an active listener of CSPA, and have recommended the podcast to friends and family looking to follow their dreams of becoming a CRNA. Thank you for the great content!

Lookitupkid ,

Incredible!!!!

Jenny’s information is so incredibly valuable, and she’s got a constant stream of new stuff always being released. If you’re interested in the CRNA path and haven’t connected with her, you’re missing the boat!! She also has a VERY valuable subscription-based services with and endless amount of high-yield info for those thinking about a CRNA career. Do yourself a favor and click that Play button. Give her a shot; I think you’ll lover her!!

GoreLouJ ,

Excellent CRNA podcast

I absolutely LOVE this podcast. I appreciate the wealth of information that is provided through listening to each episode. I am so thankful to have this podcast as a resource as I prepare for CRNA school. Thank you and keep the episodes coming!

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