Equipping you to successfully pursue the college of your dreams. I believe that the world needs every student to reach their full potential. College admittance shouldn't hold you back. I'm an educator and Harvard grad who has been in your shoes. I designed this podcast to accompany the Ivy League Challenge (my online course) to support my listeners. I've met with graduates, admissions officers, and professors to identify the criteria used to select candidates. I've crafted a road map for suc ...
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Ever wish you had a CRNA mentor plugged into the community who has helped THOUSANDS of nurses succeed? The CSPA community is committed to helping you not only gain acceptance into CRNA school but providing support all the way through graduation day! Tune in, get inspired, and get ready to discover why more than 6,000+ nurses turn to CRNA School Prep Academy for guidance regarding all things that the road to CRNA entails. From financial planning, interview styles, ICU experience, anesthesia c ...
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In times of deep conflict and polarization, we can easily become triggered. But when an event occurs, we all respond based on our assumptions coming into the event. What if we chose to become more charitable in our assumptions? I believe this approach helps us become more effective and influential change-makers. Not only is it a healthier, happier …
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Professional Roles & Leadership for Nurse Anesthesia w. Dr. Melissa Eisenhauer, University of Evansville Nurse Anesthesia Program
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Join the Free CSPA Community! Connect with a network of Aspiring CRNAs, Nurse Anesthesia Residents, practicing CRNAs and CRNA Program Faculty Mentors here: https://www.cspaedu.com/community From understanding the rich history of nurse anesthesia to learning how to advocate for the profession, Dr. Eisenhauer offers invaluable insights that will help…
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Going to CRNA School w. Credit Card Debt- What You Need to Know
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Join the Free CSPA Community! Connect with a network of Aspiring CRNAs, Nurse Anesthesia Residents, practicing CRNAs and CRNA Program Faculty Mentors here: https://www.cspaedu.com/community Tackle the daunting issue of going to CRNA school with credit card debt! Jenny Finnell shares the financial burden it can create and offers practical advice for…
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Ace Your Alumni Interview
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Your alumni interview may be the first interview you've ever been a part of that felt like a high-stakes interview. I hope you realize after listening to this podcast episode that this interview should not be stressful either. But listen in to learn how to make sure that you will be completely prepared for your interview. ----- To register for the …
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Ketamine: Uses, Effects & Mechanism of Action w. Dr. Kelly Elmore, Mary Baldwin University
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Join our Free CSPA Community! Connect with a network of Aspiring CRNAs, Nurse Anesthesia Residents, practicing CRNAs and CRNA Program Faculty Mentors here: https://www.cspaedu.com/community FREE! CRNA School Interview Prep Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/uc9a5ih4 Ketamine: A Unique Anesthetic with Diverse Applications Dive deep into the world of ket…
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How to Demonstrate Leadership (training from the Global Impact Council)
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If your high school is ultra competitive, and you don't want to step on the backs of your peers in order to land a leadership title, then this training is for you. There are many different ways to demonstrate leadership, and we discuss WHY colleges are very interested in non-traditional leaders-- not just the titles. ----- To register for the Ivy L…
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Maximize your SAT/ACT Score
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Learn how the top test takers prepare to get such outstanding scores. If you genuinely follow this approach, you can raise your test score by a significant margin within only 3 months. ----- To register for the Ivy League Challenge, visit our website To follow on Instagram: @TheIvyLeagueChallenge To join us on our Facebook group for parents Or sche…
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CRNA School Interview Trends 2024
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FREE CRNA School Clinical Interview Study Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/2qnt8c4c FREE! CRNA School Interview Prep Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/uc9a5ih4 What are CRNA Interviews like in 2024 and beyond? Learn what’s new in CRNA school interviews so you can interview with confidence! Jenny covers everything from Emotional Intelligence (EI) and per…
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Saisha Pal-- Pivot your Impact Project
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Saisha walks us through her journey to an impact project that she is excited about. It took time, probing, and effort for her to land where she is today, and we get to listen in to discover how she has transformed a very frustrating, stressful high school experience into a thriving high school experience. Listen in to learn from Saisha! ----- To re…
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Leading a Cause with Ava DiNapoli
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Ava has founded Junior Speakers and Voices Unmuted; two organizations designed to help others to find their voices and speak up. You can find her websites here: www.juniorspeakers.com www.voicesunmuted.org Listen in to learn how she progressed through multiple ideas to finally land on something she is very passionate about. ----- To register for th…
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What You Need To Know About Paying for CRNA School
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FREE! The Most Affordable CRNA Schools Tuition Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/spmhqyoc Get ready to deep dive into the financial challenges faced by students heading into Nurse Anesthesia programs! Today, Jenny welcomes back Natalie, who specializes in helping nurse anesthesia students navigate the complex financial landscape of CRNA schooling, as …
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How to Complete the Common App Workshop pt 2
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Day 2 of our workshop helping teens understand what colleges are looking for and how to complete the five different sections of the Common App so you stand out to the admissions officers who read your applications.Door Steve
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How to Complete your Common App Workshop
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This is day 1 of our workshop helping teens understand what colleges are looking for and how to complete the five different sections of the Common App so that admissions officers will be excited to admit you. Part two will follow next!Door Steve
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What Is ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome) w. Dr. Jeremy Heiner, EdD, CRNA, FAANA
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Join our Free CSPA Community! Connect with a network of Aspiring CRNAs, Nurse Anesthesia Residents, practicing CRNAs and CRNA Program Faculty Mentors here: https://www.cspaedu.com/community FREE! 8 Steps to Becoming a CRNA: https://www.cspaedu.com/3m9jgffp Join us for this enlightening episode of the CSPA Podcast as Dr. Jeremy Heiner, an esteemed e…
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Common App Workshop & a New Cohort Opening
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If you are stressed about how to best fill out the Common App, I have good news for you. I'll be hosting a free workshop to help you understand how to fit all five pieces of the Common App together. You might recognize this from a few months ago-- we are repeating this training due to the high number of requests we received. Also, we will be adding…
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Perioperative Fluid Management With Dr. Carly Mitchell, Bellarmine University
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Join our Free CSPA Community! Connect with a network of Aspiring CRNAs, Nurse Anesthesia Residents, practicing CRNAs and CRNA Program Faculty Mentors here: https://www.cspaedu.com/community FREE! CRNA School Interview Prep Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/uc9a5ih4 Hello, future CRNAs! Get ready for an exciting episode with Dr. Carly Mitchell, the fou…
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Side Gigs For Nurses + Can You Work While In CRNA School? With Patrick From Nurse Wallet
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Join our Free CSPA Community! Connect with a network of Aspiring CRNAs, Nurse Anesthesia Residents, practicing CRNAs and CRNA Program Faculty Mentors here: https://www.cspaedu.com/community FREE! The Most Affordable CRNA Schools: https://www.cspaedu.com/spmhqyoc Many nurses are looking for something more, whether it’s to augment their income or sim…
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Housing For Travel Nurses - Where To Stay On Travel Nurse Assignments
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Join our Free CSPA Community! Connect with a network of Aspiring CRNAs, Nurse Anesthesia Residents, practicing CRNAs and CRNA Program Faculty Mentors here: https://www.cspaedu.com/community FREE! 8 Steps to Becoming a CRNA: https://www.cspaedu.com/3m9jgffp Due to the unpredictable nature of their work, one of the biggest challenges being faced by m…
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Essay Workshop Day 1 recording
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For seniors-- it is time to get those essays done. Listen in to understand what role these essays play in your application, and how to avoid the most common mistakes. Also, stay tuned next week for part 2! ----- To register for the Ivy League Challenge, visit our website To follow on Instagram: @TheIvyLeagueChallenge To join us on our Facebook grou…
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Sathvic Interview-- Research with Harvard & MIT Professors
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Sathvic has advice that is wise beyond his years. He has landed multiple research opportunities and internships, including with professors from Harvard Medical School and MIT. He discusses exactly how he began the outreach, as well as details about the work that he is doing. Sathvic also shares how younger teens can get started if they want to land…
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Ultrasound Physics With Dr. Jen McPherson, Mary Baldwin University
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Join our Free CSPA Community! Connect with a network of Aspiring CRNAs, Nurse Anesthesia Residents, practicing CRNAs and CRNA Program Faculty Mentors here: https://www.cspaedu.com/community FREE! CRNA School Interview Prep Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/uc9a5ih4 Step into the world of ultrasound physics with Dr. Jennifer McPherson on today's episod…
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Pathophysiology Of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy With Dr. Shannon Pecka, Bryan College Of Health Sciences
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Join our Free CSPA Community! Connect with a network of Aspiring CRNAs, Nurse Anesthesia Residents, practicing CRNAs and CRNA Program Faculty Mentors here: https://www.cspaedu.com/community FREE! CRNA School Interview Prep Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/uc9a5ih4 Join us for a riveting session on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) led by the esteemed…
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Holistic Common App Overview Pt. 2
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How do each of the five sections of the Common App come together tell your story to the admissions officers? What are the most common mistakes people make as they prepare for college? We address these issues in a two-part podcast. This is a recording from the masterclass I did in early May, 2024. Be sure to catch both parts of the masterclass -----…
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Holistic Common App Overview
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How do each of the five sections of the Common App come together tell your story to the admissions officers? What are the most common mistakes people make as they prepare for college? We address these issues in a two-part podcast. This is a recording from the masterclass I did in early May, 2024. Be sure to catch both parts of the masterclass -----…
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How To Become An ICU Nurse | What Is It Like To Be An ICU Nurse?
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FREE! 8 Steps to Becoming a CRNA: https://www.cspaedu.com/3m9jgffp ICU nurses are the frontline caregivers for critically ill patients, providing life-saving interventions and monitoring their condition. Today, Jenny Finnell is diving into the dynamic world of ICU nursing, exploring its journey, challenges, and rewards. From sharp clinical skills t…
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Restricting or Driving Change?
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How can we use business principles I learned at Harvard to improve our mentoring and increase our impact? I go over how to use Lewin's Force-field Analysis as mentors in the Global Impact Council. Mentors can use this to encourage mentees to take action that will create change, and might help everyone to clarify first steps. ----- To register for t…
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AANA Infection Control Policy Updates And What You Need To Know With Dr. Cherie Burke Program Director At Loyola University New Orleans
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Join our Free CSPA Community! Connect with a network of Aspiring CRNAs, Nurse Anesthesia Residents, practicing CRNAs and CRNA Program Faculty Mentors here: https://www.cspaedu.com/community FREE! CRNA School Interview Prep Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/uc9a5ih4 Anesthesia providers play a crucial role in preventing surgical site infections. In thi…
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Essay Workshop-- Get it Written!
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Now that exams have finished up, it is time to shift your focus to your college application essays. I will be hosting a workshop to help you get started, and to make sure that you avoid the biggest mistakes most people make in these essays. Participation in the workshop is free, but you need to register. you can register at TILC.to/BestEssay ----- …
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Dealing with Disappointment
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What do you do when both of your children work hard for an audition, and then one is chosen to perform, but the other is not selected? How should they each deal with the news? I find that musicians develop a unique ability to handle criticism, and also to handle rejection. I hope this episode helps teens everywhere (musicians and non-musicians alik…
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The 2024 US News Nurse Anesthesiology Program Rankings Report – What You NEED To Know
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Join our Free CSPA Community! Connect with a network of Aspiring CRNAs, Nurse Anesthesia Residents, practicing CRNAs and CRNA Program Faculty Mentors here: https://www.cspaedu.com/community FREE! 8 Steps to Becoming a CRNA: https://www.cspaedu.com/3m9jgffp Many of you have probably seen the 2024 US News Nurse Anesthesiology Program Rankings Report …
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Academic Considerations in the College Application
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Is an A in a regular class, or a B in an honors/AP class more valuable for me? How do I decide how many APs to take? How do I schedule my classes in order to be as competitive as possible for college? Which high school should I attend? These are a few of the questions that should be straightforward, but end up being quick difficult to decide, becau…
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Pulmonary Artery Catheters: Hemodynamics And Case Management With Nicole Kupchik
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FREE! 8 Steps to Becoming a CRNA: https://www.cspaedu.com/3m9jgffp In this exclusive Live Podcast Event, we dive into pulmonary artery catheters (PACs), a critical tool in the management of critically ill patients. Often regarded as a cornerstone in the monitoring of hemodynamics, PACs provide invaluable insights into the heart’s function and the p…
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Are you stressed about what is coming when you fill out the Common Application? Do you worry that you might have gaps in your story that need to be filled, but don't know how to find them ahead of time? I will be hosting a masterclass on May 8th in order to help you answer these questions, and give you clarity about what is important vs activities …
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Our BEST Interview Prep- ACE Your CRNA School Interview With CSPA!
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FREE! CRNA School Interview Prep Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/uc9a5ih4 How do you best prepare to ace this critical part of your CRNA school acceptance? Tune in as Jenny Finnell gives us her best tips so you can rock your CRNA school interview with confidence! Fast-Track Your CRNA Interview Prep with our CRNA Interview Crash Course! https://www.c…
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