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Episode 203
CRNA Program Faculty
Vasopressors: Choosing the Right Agent with Dr. Harmon DNP, CRNA

If you are an ICU nurse building toward CRNA school, vasopressors are not just “ICU knowledge”. They are interview knowledge, OR knowledge, and decision making knowledge. In this faculty led session, Dr. Matthew Harmon breaks down vasopressor basics through a simple hemodynamic framework (MAP, CO, SVR), then walks through how CRNAs think about norepinephrine (Levophed), […]

Mar 25, 2026
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Episode 202
CRNA Program Faculty
What Programs Really Want: A Candid Guide To CRNA Applications

If you’re building your CRNA application and feel stuck on the “what matters most” question, this episode brings clarity. Dr. Newman answers real applicant questions in a candid Q&A that covers the choices that make you more competitive: which courses to take, how schools view science GPA, and how to position your experience and judgment […]

Mar 11, 2026
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Episode 197
Application Phase
From the ICU to CRNA School with Lessons from Nurses at NTI

Join the Free CSPA Community! Join the Free CSPA Community! Connect with Aspiring CRNAs, Nurse Anesthesia Residents, practicing CRNAs, and CRNA Program Faculty Mentors who are ready to support you. Get real answers and expert guidance in a welcoming space that’s free from misinformation and negativity. You don’t have to do this alone! Join Now: […]

Oct 15, 2025
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Episode 197
Application Phase
RN to CRNA Q&A: NursingCAS Tips, Low GPA Strategies plus CRNA Interview Prep

Join the Free CSPA Community! Join the Free CSPA Community! Connect with Aspiring CRNAs, Nurse Anesthesia Residents, practicing CRNAs, and CRNA Program Faculty Mentors who are ready to support you. Get real answers and expert guidance in a welcoming space that’s free from misinformation and negativity. You don’t have to do this alone! Join Now: […]

Sep 17, 2025
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Episode 192
CRNA Program Faculty
Nurse Mentorship: Why Mentorship Matters w. Dr. Richard Wilson, DNAP, CRNA and Dr. Stephanie Woodruff, DNP, CRNA, CHSE

Join the Free CSPA Community! Join the Free CSPA Community! Connect with Aspiring CRNAs, Nurse Anesthesia Residents, practicing CRNAs, and CRNA Program Faculty Mentors who are ready to support you. Get real answers and expert guidance in a welcoming space that’s free from misinformation and negativity. You don’t have to do this alone! Join Now: […]

Mar 19, 2025
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Episode 191
CRNA Program Faculty
Acid-Base Balance and Blood Gas Analysis with Dr. Carly Mitchell, DNP, APRN, CRNA, Program Director at Bellarmine University Juneja Nurse Anesthesia Program

Join the Free CSPA Community! Connect with a network of Aspiring CRNAs, Nurse Anesthesia Residents, practicing CRNAs and CRNA Program Faculty Mentors here: https://www.cspaedu.com/community When it comes to mastering anesthesia, a solid understanding of acid-base balance and blood gas interpretation is non-negotiable. Whether you’re a nursing student, an ICU nurse preparing for CRNA school or […]

Mar 5, 2025
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