The journey to becoming a Resident Registered Nurse Anesthetist (RRNA) is both time-consuming and highly competitive. The admissions process for Nurse Anesthesia programs is rigorous and can take several years. In 2020, there were nearly 20,000 applications for the 4,000 available seats across 124 programs. With approximately 130 programs available today, the competition has only intensified. Admission Requirements for Nurse Anesthesia Programs To be considered for a doctorate-level Nurse Anesthesia program, specific requirements must be met. Each program is unique, with varying prerequi ..read more

As the Society of Future Nurse Anesthetists (SFNA) emerges from the Facebook Group “Future CRNA Society,” it is crucial to dive into the comprehensive programs and resources that define this transition phase. SFNA’s commitment is just what I envisioned when I started on this journey to help other aspiring CRNAs like myself.  Mission and Vision Mission: The Society of Future Nurse Anesthetists is dedicated to empowering critical care nurses and aspiring nurse anesthetists through comprehensive education, mentorship, and resources that foster academic success and professional growth. Visio ..read more

The Society of Future Nurse Anesthetists (SFNA) is thrilled to unveil some of the new features and benefits designed to empower and support our members on their Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) journeys. As a national organization, SFNA is dedicated to providing a suite of resources that cater to the diverse needs of ICU nurses, CRNA/Resident Registered Nurse Anesthetists (RRNA) students, and seasoned professionals. Let’s explore what makes membership with SFNA a cornerstone for your professional growth and personal well-being. Access to a National Organization with a Focus on Me ..read more

I am excited to announce a significant transformation we have undergone. What was once known as The CRNA Chase Academy will now be proudly recognized as The Society of Future Nurse Anesthetists (SFNA). This transition marks a new chapter in our commitment to supporting critical care nurses and aspiring nurse anesthetists on their professional journeys. Why the Change? Broadening Our Scope: While CRNA Chase Academy has successfully provided mentorship and guidance, our vision has evolved to encompass a broader range of educational and professional development opportunities. As The Society ..read more

Securing admission into a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) program is no small feat. With a rapidly growing demand for CRNA professionals and a surge in applicants, the competition has become fiercer than ever before. In this blog post, we will dive into the challenges posed by high demand and intense rivalry in CRNA program admissions and explore strategies to overcome them. The Growing Demand for CRNA Professionals The role of CRNAs in the healthcare field has gained significant recognition due to their specialized skills in anesthesia administration. According to the Bureau of ..read more

Hey, hey, future CRNAs! As you guys likely know your chances of getting accepted into a CRNA school are slim when you look at the thousands of applications every year. So you need a plan, the right mindset, and the methods to do it. And while I’m not able to give you all this information in 1 live as I do in my 1:1 sessions or group. I can give you the 30,000 ft view.  So today’s topic is about debunking a big myth. Which is that most ICU nurses believe they have to have all this ICU experience to get accepted or need to be the most qualified which equals to being the most competiti ..read more

So Kiki, how do I get into CRNA school when there are so many applicants and there are not a lot of seats? Well, you know what, that is the same thing I was asking myself many years ago. How am I gonna get into CRNA school? And eventually, I figured it out as a result. This here is the five-step Get Accepted Now system that I use and so many other ICU nurses have used, and not only used but got accepted on the first try. That’s right. I said on the first try, not the second, not the third. Now, if you log into any one of our programs, you will automatically see that this is the foundation of ..read more

If you’re burned out, you’re overwhelmed, or possibly on the verge of leaving the nursing profession altogether. We know that the landscape of healthcare and nursing has changed in the past year or two. But it’s changed since I first started in healthcare in the early 2000s.   So, I just want you to know it’s OK if you’re feeling like that. So, in this video today and after much thought and reflection, I am going to take a deep dive into exactly why I left bedside nursing and by the end of this video you will get a glimpse into my background story, why I left nursing, and you may be surp ..read more

Hello, future CRNAs,   I’m so excited to be here tonight. Been a while since I’ve done a live. You might have seen the actual E-mail I sent out saying I’m doing a live today and that I actually have COVID. I don’t feel great, but I thought, you know, this might be a good time to come try to come on and talk about CVs because I actually had someone reach out to a few days ago and wanted me to look at their CV.   So today we’re talking about how to make your CV stand out. Oftentimes you know the problem comes when you don’t know what to include in your CV. We feel like we don’t ha ..read more

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclaimers for more info.  I’m super excited to talk about one of my favorite topics which is all about how to get accepted to the right CRNA school by standing out from the rest of the crowd.  Once you do that, then you will start getting interviews and before you know it, you will get accepted.   That’s what the training is for this week and so what I have been trying to do, which I didn’t do it last week because I had surgery but what I really want to do is have a weekly training which is going to be imperative that you ..read more