JOURNEY
All the Way CRNA

The Journey from start to finish.

Every post on this blog organized by stage. From nursing school to ICU experience to CRNA applications and beyond. Wherever you are, there is something here for you.

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13 Posts
Stage 05 — Before School
The Break Between Quitting and Starting

The time between your last shift and your first day of school is a gift. Use it wisely.

7 min read
Stage 05 — Moving
Apartment Hunting for CRNA School

Moving to a new city for school is stressful. Smart planning makes it manageable.

7 min read
Stage 04 — Applying
Choosing Which Schools to Apply To

The school you choose will shape the next three years of your life. Choose thoughtfully.

8 min read
Stage 04 — Applying
Improving Your GPA for CRNA School

A low GPA is not the end of the road. It is an obstacle you can address with strategy and persistence.

7 min read
Stage 04 — Applying
Getting Strong Letters of Recommendation

A strong letter of recommendation can make your application stand out. A weak one can sink it. Choose wisely.

8 min read
Stage 04 — Applying
Using Your Passion to Stand Out

Your unique interests outside of work can demonstrate leadership, communication, and the ability to translate complex ideas.

7 min read
Stage 03 — ICU Tips
Finding Leadership Opportunities

Leadership is not a title. It is action. And there are more opportunities around you than you realize.

6 min read
Stage 03 — ICU Tips
Getting Involved at Work

CRNA programs look for leaders, not just employees. Your hospital offers more opportunities than you think.

7 min read
Stage 03 — ICU Tips
Cardiac Certifications Beyond the CCRN

The CMC and CSC certifications show depth in cardiac critical care and can strengthen your CRNA application.

6 min read
Stage 03 — ICU Tips
The CCRN: Why You Should Get It

Study with the intent of becoming a better provider, not just checking a box.

8 min read
Stage 03 — ICU Tips
ICU Tips for the Future CRNA

You can work the same shift as the nurse next to you and walk away having learned ten times more.

7 min read
Stage 02 — First Job
Picking Your First ICU

Not all ICUs are equal. The one you choose shapes everything that comes after.

8 min read
Stage 01 — Nursing School
Making the Most Out of Nursing School

The most open window you will ever have to figure out what kind of nurse you want to become.

7 min read

Wherever you are
on this road,
keep going.

This blog will keep growing as I do. New posts, new notes, new stages of the journey. Come back whenever you need it. There will always be something here for wherever you are.

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