1: Welcome to CRNA Mentor

Welcome to the very first episode of the CRNA Mentor Podcast. CRNA Mentor was created to serve as a mentorship program for aspiring CRNAs to navigate their journey to become nurse anesthetists. This podcast is an extension of the CRNA Mentor brand and mentorship program, built to help you move forward with clarity, confidence, and intention. In this inaugural episode, I share why I founded CRNA Mentor, how it evolved from TikTok videos and free phone calls into a growing Facebook community, and what drives my passion for supporting the next generation of nurse anesthetists. You’ll hear about my background as a CRNA—nearly a decade in practice in various settings including an ambulatory surgery center, community hospital, and Level I trauma center—as well as my roles as a preceptor, professor, and clinical lead CRNA. We’ll talk about the three goals of CRNA Mentor: Inspiration – raising awareness and visibility for our profession Motivation – helping you push through setbacks and self-doubt Mentorship – emphasizing experience, building your ICU foundation, networking, & leadership development This platform exists to help you streamline your journey, to be intentional with every step, and to find the role models in this profession who you aspire to be like. Thank you for tuning in. If you’re looking for mentorship, community, and real guidance, join the CRNA Mentor Community—and don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs it. Join us in the CRNA Mentor Community: https://facebook.com/groups/crnamentorcommunity Check out my other CRNA Mentor resources: https://stan.store/CRNAmentor New episodes drop every Monday - start your week off right with CRNA Mentor Monday! Welcome to CRNA Mentor Podcast!