CRNA School Prep Academy

Nurse Mentoring & Tutoring

CRNA School Prep Academy has helped 4,000+ aspiring CRNAs gain acceptance to CRNA School while laying a foundation for success in their programs!

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About CRNA School Prep Academy

CRNA School Prep Academy specializes in Nurse Mentoring & Tutoring.

Join us for Gassed Up: Fired Up for CRNA School, The CSPA 2026 Conference at the University of Louisville: https://events.crnaschoolprepacademy.com/

CRNA School Prep Academy has helped 4,000+ nurses gain acceptance to CRNA School and experience success in their programs across the country!

Jenny Finnell is a practicing CRNA & the founder of CRNA School Prep Academy. Along with our team of CRNA Program Faculty mentors, our mission is to help you tackle your dream of becoming a CRNA.

CRNA School Prep Academy is specifically designed with you and your journey in mind. Inside the academy, you will gain clarity on planning your journey, the application process, the interview process, as well as an academic, clinical & mental foundation for success as a Nurse Anesthesia Resident. 

Join our FREE community! We've moved our popular aspiring CRNA community *off* Facebook and brought it to Circle. You can now interact with fellow aspiring CRNAs and our team of CRNA & Program Faculty Mentors for FREE! 

➡️➡️ Join Now: https://www.cspaedu.com/community⬅️⬅️

 

✅ Free Resource- 8 Steps to Becoming a CRNA: https://community.crnaschoolprepacademy.com/8-steps-roadmap
✅ Free Resource- The Most Affordable CRNA Schools: https://community.crnaschoolprepacademy.com/most-affordable
✅ Free Resource- 150+ Practice CRNA School Interview Questions: https://community.crnaschoolprepacademy.com/CRNA-interview-qa
 

Helping aspiring CRNAs gain acceptance and prepare for the rigors of CRNA School. Learn more: https://crnaschoolprepacademy.com/an-join/

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    How Do You Choose a Specialty?

    CRNA School Prep Academy replied to Smwill2901's topic in General Specialties

    Just wanted to say- LOVE the advice in this thread. Find a good Preceptor/Mentor and let your specialty "find you" after exploring! Way to
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    New Grad In CVICU

    CRNA School Prep Academy replied to xagx's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Agree with what others have said about advanced hemodynamics, vents, vasoactives, and not sleeping on coagulopathy and TEG. Trauma CTICU is a gold mine for CRNA prep if you are intentional about what...
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    CRNA applications processing - 2026

    CRNA School Prep Academy replied to Lovely Brown's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    We're with you, @Lovely Brown 🙌 Have you narrowed down the schools you're planning on applying to? We offer a ton of helpful resources including this free 8 Step Guide that outlines...
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    Nursing School-TX assitance for 12th graded

    CRNA School Prep Academy replied to Aishwarya Guggilla's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi Aishwarya, That's a great question, and it's wonderful that your son is already thinking ahead about becoming a CRNA. The process takes time and planning, especially with visa considerations,...
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    Chances of getting into CRNA school if undergraduate school wasn't great?

    CRNA School Prep Academy replied to Brianna Twumasi's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi Brianna, You're definitely not alone in feeling that way. Many CRNA students didn't have a perfect start academically but still made it happen with a strong plan. What matters most is showing...
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    A few questions about the nurse career

    CRNA School Prep Academy replied to rumeli's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi Rumelia, I think it's wonderful that you're exploring nursing so early. I'm a CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist), and while my work is a bit different from bedside nursing, it still...
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    Ursuline College CRNA program - January 2027 start

    CRNA School Prep Academy replied to BadassaspiringSRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Cheering you all
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    CRNA School and Working Question

    CRNA School Prep Academy replied to MexicanFNP's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    CRNA programs are all DNP/DNAP now; there are a few hybrid ones! Ursuline College with SNAP and Ohio State University come to mind as being options to explore. It'd be tough to work during clinicals...
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    PACU or Pre-OP

    CRNA School Prep Academy replied to Toaster12's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey Toaster! Congrats on your CRNA school acceptance! That's a HUGE accomplishment and we're sending you a big, virtual high-five! Quick tip-- PLEASE confirm with your program before leaving the...
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    Vanderbilt University CRNA Program - April 2026 start

    CRNA School Prep Academy replied to CVICU96's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Cheering you on! You GOT
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    CRNA Advice

    CRNA School Prep Academy replied to Nrseisme's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey there, First of all—you are definitely not cooked. 😅 I just want to say how much I respect your transparency and thoughtfulness. That alone already puts you ahead of the curve. So let's...
  12. CRNA School Prep Academy

    Do CRNA schools care where you went to school for your BSN?

    CRNA School Prep Academy replied to rainey246's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Correct! Double check that the accreditation for the aBSN program meets the requirements for the CRNA school(s) you're interested in and ensure it's not a pass/fail program. You got this...
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    CRNA after FNP

    CRNA School Prep Academy replied to msesay91's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Have you shadowed a CRNA? If you can get a couple shadowing sessions in, this would help you determine if CRNA is truly your
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    SRNA and/or CRNA - Information for Future School Applicants

    CRNA School Prep Academy replied to SRNA Mentor's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You're in a strong position already, and the fact that you're looking ahead to 2026 gives you plenty of time to polish anything that still needs work. Your science GPA is competitive (3.8 is...
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    SRNA and/or CRNA - Information for Future School Applicants

    CRNA School Prep Academy replied to SRNA Mentor's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You're on a solid and realistic path. Your GPA is competitive (especially that 3.83 science GPA), and having ~1.4–1.5 years of ICU experience at the time of application with >2 years by...