In this episode, we are diving into the emotional journey through CRNA School. We're talking about what to expect during the application process, the emotions of interview day, handling rejection, pushing through school amidst anxiety, and everything in between. We hope this episode will encourage you and be a reminder to you that there is light at the end ... Show More
Oct 2
E186: Bronchoscopy (Care Plan)
In this episode of the Care Plan series, Cole and Tanner break down the unique considerations that come with bronchoscopy cases, especially when you’re working off-site and sharing the airway with the proceduralist. They walk through their approach to bronchoscopy anesthesia, fro ... Show More
5m 42s
Apr 2024
#340: How to get into CRNA school - Interview with Jenny Finnell
If you’ve ever thought that CRNA school might be in your future, the time to start preparing is now…even if you’re not in nursing school yet! In this episode, I’m joined by Jenny Finnell, CRNA and CEO of CRNA School Prep Academy. Not only is Jenny a great mentor, but she’s also e ... Show More
49m 57s
Oct 2023
#311: From Terrified to Excited: A Guide to Conquering ICU Clinical Rotations
Welcome back to the Straight A Nursing podcast with Nurse Mo, where we dive into all things nursing school and the bedside. In today's episode, we're tackling ICU clinicals, a topic that can be both exciting and intimidating for nursing students. Nurse Mo shares her experiences a ... Show More
30m 41s
Mar 2020
Episode 0 - The W5H of Trauma ICU Rounds
Look. Listen. Feel. In this trailer for the Trauma ICU Rounds podcast, I outline the objectives of this medical education series. Key topics that will be addressed span the spectrum of surgical critical care, acute care and emergency general surgery, as well as trauma. We'll also ... Show More
5m 15s
Jun 2025
From Cringe to Competent: Surviving Intern Year
Intern year: where the learning curve is steep and you’re not sure if the patient is crashing or you are. In this episode of Behind the Knife, our surgical education fellows reflect on what they wish they had known before Day 1—and all the humbling, hilarious, and genuinely forma ... Show More
31m 27s
Jul 2025
Simulation-based education in anaesthesia
In this episode of Anaesthesia on Air, former Dinwoodie Simulation fellow Dr Steffan Glaze, Professor Cristina Diaz-Navarro and Dr Ed Mellanby (simulation leads in Wales and Scotland, respectively) discuss simulation-based education in anaesthesia and the context in medical simul ... Show More
28m 23s
Oct 2021
#177: How COVID has Impacted Clinical
Recently I asked the students in my Thriving Nursing Students Facebook group how COVID has affected clinical, their feelings toward clinical, and their outlook on their chosen profession.
The results were eye-opening, inspiring, and yes, heartbreaking at times. In this episode I’ ... Show More
50m 59s
May 2024
Episode 282: Navigating Applying in Anesthesiology with Tricia Pendergrast
In this 282nd episode I welcome Dr. Tricia Pendergrast to the show to discuss how to navigate the process of applying for residency in anesthesiology. We discuss how to set yourself up for success, how to figure out how competitive you are, when to consider an away rotation, when ... Show More
1h 2m