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CRNA Mentor
by Tyler Anderson, CRNA
CRNA Mentor is a podcast for aspiring CRNAs. Each week I inspire, motivate, and mentor aspiring nurse anesthetists and help them achieve their goals. My name is Tyler Anderson, and I'm your host and CRNA Mentor. I've been a CRNA for nearly 10 years. I also serve as a nurse anesthesia educator, clinical preceptor, and the lead clinical coordinator at my level 1 trauma center.
Episodes
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24: How to Make the Most of AANA Annual Congress as an RN
If you're an RN considering CRNA school, getting involved in the nurse anesthesia profession before you're accepted can provide opportunities for education, mentorship, networking, and professional growth. One of the biggest opportunities to do that is AANA Annual Congress—but is it worth…
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23: Professionalism Starts Before CRNA School
Professionalism doesn't begin on your first day of CRNA school—it begins with the decisions you make long before you're accepted. In this episode of the CRNA Mentor Podcast, I share a recent experience that challenged the way I think about mentorship, professionalism, and the responsibility we…
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22: From CRNA School to an AANA Journal Publication - The Power of Mentorship
In this episode of the CRNA Mentor Podcast, I'm joined by Dr. Jillian Moyer, a recent graduate of the University of Scranton Nurse Anesthesia Program, to discuss how one unexpected clinical experience during CRNA school ultimately became a publication in the AANA Journal. What began as a rare...
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21: Locums, 1099, and W-2 CRNA Practice Explained
If you've spent any time exploring nurse anesthesia online, you've probably heard people talk about locums, 1099 practice, and the freedom and flexibility they can offer. But what do those terms actually mean? And how do they differ from traditional W-2 employment? In this episode, I sit down…
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20: From Penn to Solo CRNA Practice: The Unexpected Growth of Independent Practice
Most anesthesia providers assume that professional growth comes from increasingly complex cases, bigger hospitals, and higher-acuity patients. But what if growth can also come from stepping outside of what's familiar? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. T.D. Carnahan, CRNA, owner of Sandman...
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19: Thinking Like a Provider Before CRNA School
Many nurses aspire to become CRNAs. But long before you ever administer an anesthetic, something else has to happen first—you have to begin thinking differently. In this episode, I sit down with Brandon Brueckner, a new SRNA whose experience as a Critical Response Nurse at a Level I Trauma Center...
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18: The Most Unique CRNA Role in America? Bonjo Batoon, Shock Trauma GO-TEAM & Austere Medicine
Most people think of anesthesia as something that happens inside the operating room. But what happens when anesthesia leaves the hospital? In this episode of the CRNA Mentor Podcast, I sit down with Bonjo Batoon, CRNA, a staff nurse anesthetist at the world-renowned R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma...
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17: This Is How Future CRNA Leaders Are Built - Advocacy, Mentorship & Early Involvement
This episode of the CRNA Mentor Podcast is focused on one of the most overlooked aspects of professional growth in nurse anesthesia: getting involved early. In this conversation, I sit down with Jake Bonnema, CRNA - Chair of the AANA Political Action Committee and board member for the Illinois...
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16: Networking That Actually Changes Your Outcome
In this episode, I’m joined by Seana Lee, a first-year SRNA at Virginia Commonwealth University, to discuss a topic that many aspiring CRNAs misunderstand—networking. But this conversation goes far beyond simply introducing yourself at conferences or collecting contacts. Seana shares how...
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15: Success in CRNA School as an Immigrant: Juliana Washington on Rejection, Resilience, & Belonging
In this episode of the CRNA Mentor Podcast, I’m joined by Juliana Washington, a second-year nurse anesthesia resident in North Carolina, class president, and speaker at the North Carolina state anesthesia conference, to discuss her journey from Brazil to CRNA school. Juliana shares the realities…
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14: Dual Certification AGACNP/CRNA Programs
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Michael Greco, CRNA, educator, and one of the key architects behind one of the first integrated dual Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) and CRNA doctoral programs. Together, we explore a model that goes far beyond adding another…
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13: From NAR to National Voice: Kevin Chem on AANA Involvement, Wellness, & Finding Your Place in Nurse Anesthesia
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Kevin Chem to talk about what it really looks like to move from focusing on “getting in” CRNA school to stepping into a role that contributes to the profession on a national level. We explore his journey from NAR to becoming actively involved in the American...
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12: Navigating AANA Mid-Year Assembly: What to Attend & How to Prepare for Capitol Hill (for RNs)
In this episode, we take a deep dive into navigating the AANA Mid-Year Assembly—specifically designed to help RNs and APRNs understand how to approach the conference with clarity, confidence, and intention. This episode is part of the Advocacy Mini-Series, and it's the most important one yet! If...
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11: Inside CRNA School: Conferences, Advocacy, and Life as a Nurse Anesthesia Resident
In this episode, we go inside CRNA school—what it actually looks like, what it demands of you, and how to make the most of the experience once you’ve been accepted. I’m joined by Madisyn Granoski, a Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist at the University of Scranton, Student Trustee with PANA, and...
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10: RN/APRN Meet & Greet: How to Navigate the AANA Mid-Year Assembly with Confidence
In this episode of the CRNA Mentor Podcast, we’re diving into the RN/APRN Meet & Greet at the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology Mid-Year Assembly—and more importantly, how to navigate this experience with confidence. If you’re planning to attend Mid-Year Assembly as a nurse or aspiring...
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9: CRNA Program Information Sessions: What Program Directors Want You to Know
One of the biggest mistakes I see aspiring CRNAs make is applying to programs they don’t truly understand. They spend months perfecting their resume, studying for the GRE, and preparing their applications—but they’ve never taken the time to deeply learn about the programs they’re applying to.…
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8: Welcome to the CRNA Mentor Community: How to Use This Space to Accelerate Your CRNA Journey
The CRNA Mentor Community has grown into one of one of the most inclusive and diverse spaces online for aspiring nurse anesthetists — bringing together students, ICU nurses, SRNAs, CRNAs, CRNA school program faculty, and aspiring CRNAs from around the world. But joining a professional community…
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7: Why Applicants Don’t Get Accepted to CRNA School: Understanding the Admissions Process
Many aspiring CRNAs interpret rejection personally. But admissions committees aren’t making emotional decisions — they’re making predictive ones. This episode was inspired by and built upon Dr. Mike MacKinnon’s Substack article: Didn’t Get Accepted to a CRNA Program? Read This First. Part 1: How...
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6: What Is Your Why?
What Is Your Why? There’s a moment in your CRNA school interview when everything gets quiet. You’ve talked about your ICU experience. You’ve answered the clinical questions. And then someone leans forward and asks: “Why do you want to be a CRNA?” And in that moment, you realize they’re not asking...
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5: Catch the Bug: Why Immersing Yourself in Nurse Anesthesia Changes Everything
This episode is part of our Advocacy Mini-Series leading up to Mid-Year Assembly - but this conversation is about something even more foundational than policy. It’s about immersion. In this episode, we explore why attending anesthesia conferences isn’t just something you add to your resume...…
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4: Understanding the One Big Beautiful Bill Act & Its Impact on Nurse Anesthesia Education
The Department of Education is currently in an open public comment period, closing March 2, 2026. PLEASE, PLEASE click the link below to submit a comment to the Department of Education: https://aana.quorum.us/campaign/151823/ Today’s episode revisits a critical conversation about the One Big...
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3: Why History Matters in Nurse Anesthesia
Welcome back to the CRNA Mentor Podcast. This episode marks the launch of something I’m especially excited about—an Advocacy Mini-Series created specifically for aspiring CRNAs who want to understand, protect, and confidently advocate for our profession. Advocacy doesn’t start with arguments…
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2: "Be Like Ike" - The Tireless Pursuit of Becoming a CRNA
“If you’ve ever been told no by a CRNA program… this episode is for you. If your GPA isn’t perfect… this episode is for you. If your CRNA journey hasn’t been linear… this episode is for you.” In this episode of the CRNA Mentor Podcast, I sit down with one of the most inspiring members of our CRNA...
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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...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
CRNA Mentor is a podcast for aspiring CRNAs. Each week I inspire, motivate, and mentor aspiring nurse anesthetists and help them achieve their goals. My name is Tyler Anderson, and I'm your host and CRNA Mentor. I've been a CRNA for nearly 10 years. I also serve as a nurse anesthesia educator, clinical preceptor, and the lead clinical coordinator at my level 1 trauma center.
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CRNA Mentor is a podcast for aspiring CRNAs. Each week I inspire, motivate, and mentor aspiring nurse anesthetists and help them achieve their goals. My name is Tyler Anderson, and I'm your host and CRNA Mentor. I've been a CRNA for nearly 10 years. I also serve as a nurse anesthesia educator,...
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