How do CRNA programs build upon ICU skills?

[mark2climb]

I am a RN in the process of application/interviewing for CRNA programs. I understand that knowledge of critical care, ie meds, patho, resuscitation, is necessary for practice as a CRNA. How do most CRNA programs build upon that critical care knowledge in the program? Does knowledge of critical care pharmacology act as a foundation for understanding of anesthesia? How does the two skill and knowledge sets get incorporated?

I think I have an idea of how it's done but I'm curious to hear from both seasoned CRNAs as well as new grads on how that gets done both in practice and in school.

Thanks.