Club Nurse
Welcome to Club Nurse, babes — the podcast where nursing meets real talk, big feelings, and zero fluff. I’m your host, Colton Lord (yes, from @nursedaddies), and we’re getting into everything from nurse life and burnout to identity, ambition, and healing — with honesty, humor, and a whole lot of heart. PERIOD.
This is your space to feel seen, spill tea, and connect with the community you didn’t know you needed. Expect nurse news, guest convos, unfiltered stories, and inspo to slay both in and out of scrubs. Because this profession is wild — but you don’t have to go through it alone. Let’s laugh, vent, grow, and absolutely slay together. 💅🩺
Club Nurse
So You Want to Be a CRNA? Let’s Talk Reality, Rejection, and Readiness (With Jenny Finnell)
This episode is for every nurse who’s ever been like… “am I actually CRNA material?” 😅
It’s CRNA Week, and Colton sits down with Jenny Finnell, CRNA (12+ years in anesthesia and the founder of CRNA School Prep Academy + TeachRN) to talk about what it really takes to get into CRNA school—and to make it through once you’re in. They get into imposter syndrome, fear of rejection, finding your deeper “why,” and how to filter out the noise and focus on feedback that actually helps. If you’re CRNA-curious, ICU, or prepping to apply, this one’s your sign.
>>So You Want to Be a CRNA? Let’s Talk Reality, Rejection, and Readiness
Jump Ahead to Listen:
02:22 | Jenny’s Origin Story: Discovering Anesthesia
05:07 | What Makes a Strong CRNA Candidate (Beyond Grades)
06:37 | Jenny’s Application Journey: Rejection, GRE, and Persistence
09:15 | How CRNA School Requirements Have Evolved
11:24 | Transitioning from ICU RN to Independent CRNA
15:23 | Finding Your Voice as a Bedside Nurse
16:47 | Imposter Syndrome, Comparison, and Fear of Failure
19:46 | Choosing Yourself & Trying Even If You Might Fail
21:06 | How CRNA School Prep Academy Was Born
23:18 | Jenny’s Deep ‘Why’ for Mentorship & CRNA Practice
25:40 | The Power of Passionate Care in Nursing
27:02 | When to Join CRNA School Prep Academy & What’s Included
28:34 | Community, Connections & Future Classmates
29:29 | Is CRNA School Really That Hard?
30:05 | How Do People Afford CRNA School? Loans, Savings, Strategy
33:33 | Final Advice
Connect with Colton on social media:
Instagram: @coltonalanlord, @club.nurse
TikTok: @nursecolton
Connect with Jenny on LinkedIn and social media:
Instagram: @crnaschoolprepacademy