THE EMOTIONAL ROLLERCOASTER OF CRNA SCHOOL NO ONE WARNS YOU ABOUT │ EP91

Welcome to the Atomic Anesthesia podcast hosted by CRNA professor Dr. Rhea Temmermand and Co-Founder Sachi Lord. On this show, you'll hear clear, clinically grounded discussions designed for nurse anesthesia residents and CRNAs who want to feel more confident in complex pharmacology, physiology, and real-world anesthesia decision-making.

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In this episode:

1. Featuring SRNA Julie (“Grad School Jules”) discussing the emotional realities of CRNA school that students rarely talk about
2. The psychological phases of the CRNA journey from application anxiety to early-semester overwhelm
3. Why imposter syndrome is so common among SRNAs and how it affects high-achieving students
4. Unrealistic expectations students bring into anesthesia school and what the learning curve actually looks like
5. Practical mindset shifts to navigate stress, build resilience, and succeed during the CRNA training journey

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