Episode 55: Tips on How To Stay Successful in CRNA School

CRNA School Prep Academy Podcast

CRNA School Prep Academy Podcast
Episode 55: Tips on How To Stay Successful in CRNA School
Mar 09, 2022 Season 1 Episode 55
Jenny Finnell

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In honor of CSPA Podcast’s one-year “show-iversary”, you guys requested the hot topic of HOW TO STAY SUCCESSFUL IN CRNA SCHOOL! While it is certainly an intimidating time full of challenges and stressors, there are a few key pointers that will help along the way as you are navigating your CRNA school experience.


Today, we’re diving into how to stay successful academically and in clinical, as well as providing an overall picture of what success should look like throughout CRNA school. In this episode, we’re covering- 


  • Setting yourself up for academic success and combatting imposter syndrome
  • The critical importance of understanding HOW to study
  • The different resources that are available for you to seek help along the way
  • How preparedness and clinical success go hand in hand
  • Building trust and independence with your team and your preceptors during your clinical experience
  • Overall success and what that should look like to you as a student
  • Why it is crucial that you effectively manage your time to avoid severe burnout


So take a deep breath, future CRNA! You can DO THIS, and we’ve got your back. Cheers to you!


Episodes mentioned:


Imposter syndrome  https://crnaschoolprepacademy.com/podcast/episode-18-imposter-syndrome-with-nurse-mo/


Burnout  https://crnaschoolprepacademy.com/podcast/episode-7-dealing-with-burnout-as-a-nurse-anesthesia-resident/


Clinical Tips for success  https://crnaschoolprepacademy.com/podcast/episode-8-clinical-tips-for-success-as-a-nurse-anesthesia-resident/


Ultimate SRNA resource guide  https://www.cspaedu.com/guide


How to Study Effectively Lecture  (Available through THIS podcast ONLY!) https://www.cspaedu.com/2ldn9bsz


Great book:

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