Standing out in the highly competitive CRNA admissions process requires more than just clinical experience—it demands strategic preparation and expert guidance. CRNA Insight is designed exclusively for registered nurses (RNs) and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) aspiring to become Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). This specialized course delivers expert-led lessons, direct interviews with top CRNA program directors, and essential industry insights to bridge critical knowledge gaps.

Through engaging content and actionable strategies, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of what admissions committees are looking for, how to strengthen your application, and ways to confidently navigate the path to CRNA school.

What You’ll Learn:

• Key insights from CRNA program directors on what makes a standout candidate
• Strategies to strengthen your application and optimize your personal statement
• Expert guidance on navigating the admissions process with confidence
• Actionable tips for building a competitive edge in a crowded field

• American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology: Past, Present, and Future
  • Describe the AANA's design, mission, and vision.
  • Detail the AANA's history and major accomplishments and changes.
  • Discuss the value of continuous AANA membership.
• Scope of Practice
  • Recognize the historical context of nursing care.
  • Evaluate the historical circumstances that have influenced the practice of nursing.
  • Identify the factors that help determine the modern scope of practice for nurses.
  • Summarize the current state of advanced practice nursing in the United States.
  • Consider the outlook for advanced practice nursing over the next decade.
• The Competitive CRNA School Applicant
  • Understand general CRNA admission requirements, interview process, and how to prepare to apply to CRNA school.
  • Obtain strategies to improve knowledge retention during CRNA school, including time management, study skills, and useful applications.
  • Obtain tips to succeed in CRNA school, including financial planning, maintaining professionalism, establishing a strong support system, and utilizing professional mentors.
• Basic Airway Management
  • Be familiar with upper and lower airway anatomy.
  • Describe how to perform a thorough airway assessment and be able to identify difficult airway predictors.
  • Describe and differentiate between various airway management devices, including indivations and contraindications.
  • Know the clinical indications for SGAs and tracheal intubation.
  • Be familiar with basic intubation technique and rationale for the choice of laryngoscope blades.
  • Describe and understand basic clinical management of the airway.
• Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology of Anesthesia
  • Identify gross anatomical structures in cardiac, respiratory, airway, and neuromuscular systems as they relate to clinical anesthesia practice.
  • Identify relevant cellular and tissue physiology in relation to the above systems.
  • Apply knowledge from the discussion t orelevant anesthesia pharmacology and clinical application.
• A Brief Synopsis of Nurse Anesthesia Pharmacology
  • Identify the pharmacological agents commonly used in general anesthesia.
  • Explore the clinical application of the pharmacotherapeutics involved in general anesthetics. 
• Professional Wellness
  • Understand what wellness is as well as wellness terminology for CRNAs and RRNAs.
  • Understand stress and anxiety as it relates to nurse anesthesia Residents.
  • Identify wellness recommentions from prominent literature.