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Challenge Yourself to Fear Less in Your Pursuit of Being A CRNA

The CRNA Chase

This post may contain affiliate links. In May 2015, I took a huge leap of faith by quitting my job as a registered nurse and moved along with my family from SC to Maine so I could attend nurse anesthesia school. Fast forward to today, I am a CRNA and so happy I made the decision to “feel the fear and do it anyway”. Do you think?

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19 Need to Know Tips When Shadowing a CRNA

The CRNA Chase

Currently, there are many potential CRNA applicants looking for shadowing opportunities. That said, once we get past these hardships you need to be ready to hit the ground running when you do shadow a CRNA. This could mean the difference between when you actually apply to a CRNA school and even whether or not you get accepted. 

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5 Key Statistics Shaping Anesthesiology in 2025—and How to Stay Ahead

Picis

Modern tools designed for anesthesia documentation and billing accuracy can reduce missed charges and improve coding precision. A mix of retiring specialists, increasing demand for surgical procedures, and a limited residency pipeline is driving this shortage.

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5 Key Statistics Shaping Anesthesiology in 2025—and How to Stay Ahead

Picis

Modern tools designed for anesthesia documentation and billing accuracy can reduce missed charges and improve coding precision. A mix of retiring specialists, increasing demand for surgical procedures, and a limited residency pipeline is driving this shortage.

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CAPTAIN OF THE SHIP IN THE OPERATING ROOM

The Anesthesia Consultant

The operating room team today consists of multiple professionals working in collaboration, including the surgeon, the scrub tech, the circulating nurse, and the anesthesia MD or CRNA. Many surgeons chose to lord over the anesthesia attendings with verbal abuse and a condescending attitude.

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CRNA Program Admissions: The Challenge of High Demand and Intense Rivalry

The CRNA Chase

Securing admission into a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) program is no small feat. With a rapidly growing demand for CRNA professionals and a surge in applicants, the competition has become fiercer than ever before. Ideally, you should begin preparing by researching CRNA programs extensively.

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Happy CRNA Week 2023 and the Importance of Previous Anesthetic Records

Nurse Jess

Every year in January, we celebrate CRNA week. Last week, I encounter a patient that I’ve taken care of twice before (how likely is it amongst 30 CRNAs at the hospital that I get to take care of him 3 times in a row?). Another patient required extra TLC, explanations and a calming presence prior to the induction of anesthesia.