Having read tons of personal statements over the years, I think I may have come up with the best way to maximize your personal statement. In my opinion, the best way is by telling a story. Why is that? Well, think about it. By telling a story, you not only allow the reader to bond […]
What I Wish I Knew Before CRNA School
“I once thought if I got an interview and was accepted to CRNA school everything else would be fine.” Wrong! Of course with the benefit of hindsight this is really easy to say, but looking back on those years I realized how naive I was to think that. Therefore, I felt I needed to focus […]
Challenge Yourself to Fear Less in Your Pursuit of Being A CRNA
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info. 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. This one decision had a lot of moving parts […]
How Did You Overcome Low Self- Confidence in CRNA School?
So, I was wondering how did you overcome low (self) confidence even though you have accomplished so much? I received this direct message from a student nurse anesthetist (SRNA) having a tough week in clinicals. And if you are reading this you may also be asking yourself this same question. Before diving in any further, […]
Tips for Surviving CRNA School
When I started nurse anesthesia school, I was beyond ecstatic and excited but I was also worried and scared out of my mind. It was all about the unknown of what was ahead. How was I going to survive CRNA school? I know you’ve all heard the horror stories about how you will be […]
Fraud You Say: No Imposter Syndrome Allowed
I will never forget my first day of nurse anesthesia school. I was excited but also scared to death. I felt ready but already overwhelmed. There I sat in a room filled with what appeared to be confident, smart, and brilliant minded ICU nurses. They looked so much younger with no anxiety about what laid […]
Stay Motivated On Your Journey With These Easy Steps
One of the questions I get asked a lot, “How do you stay so motivated all the time. Especially when you were trying to get accepted to CRNA school.
To be honest, there were definitely times when I felt like this would not be the path for me. But I would always go back to the feeling of joy at the thought of just being a CRNA.
Managing Stress During Your CRNA Journey And Beyond
Realizing your purpose and knowing with absolute certainty you desire to be a CRNA is a wonderful feeling, but actually getting there can bring about lots of stress. Therefore, managing stress during your CRNA journey is a must. It doesn’t matter what route you take to get there, the journey can affect us all. […]
5 New Year’s Resolutions for Aspiring CRNAs
Happy New Year! It’s time to make those yearly resolutions. I know what you are thinking by February everyone has forgotten all about resolutions. Nonetheless, the first day of the year is the perfect time to not only reassess your life but also your dreams of becoming a CRNA. Why not make it your new […]
Why I Started This Blog
Hello! I’m Kiki, wife, mom of three kids and a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). I am also the founder of Priority First Anesthesia and the blog TheCRNAChase.com. My Journey I never set out to become a blogger. In fact, this whole blogging idea came from a million other ideas but mostly from my […]