Chrissy CRNA and Anna CRNA

Confident Care Academy

Health EN ↓ 47 episodes

A Podcast for Critical Care Nurses and Aspiring CRNAs hosted by Anna Jobe and Chrissy Massaro. Together Chrissy and Anna bring you real talk about everything they WISH they knew as critical care nurses!

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Chrissy CRNA and Anna CRNA

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Health

Latest episode

Aug 26, 2025

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Episodes

CRNA School as a Non-US Citizen with Milo Bescher 26.08.2025

To prepare for the pharmacology & pathophysiology topics covered -join the monthly membership https://www.confidentcareacademy.com/ - join hundreds of other ICU nurses and future CRNAs for monthly pharmacology & pathophysiology lectures & a built in community of likeminded healthcare professionals. ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️📕 Helpful Resources for RRNAs and CRNAs ➡ Join the Confident Care Aca...

Starting an Anesthesia Education Business with Core Anesthesia 26.02.2025

To prepare for the pharmacology & pathophysiology topics covered -join the monthly membership ⁠https://www.confidentcareacademy.com/⁠ - join hundreds of other IC U nurses and future CRNAs for monthly pharmacology & pathophysiology lectures & a built in community of likeminded healthcare professionals. ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️📕 Helpful Resources for RRNAs and CRNAs ➡ Join the Confident Care...

CRNA Advocacy with Matt McCoy 12.02.2025

To prepare for the pharmacology & pathophysiology topics covered -join the monthly membership https://www.confidentcareacademy.com/ - join hundreds of other ICU nurses and future CRNAs for monthly pharmacology & pathophysiology lectures & a built in community of likeminded healthcare professionals. ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️📕 Helpful Resources for RRNAs and CRNAs ➡ Join the Confident Care Aca...

Navigating CRNA School as a Parent 05.02.2025

To prepare for the pharmacology & pathophysiology topics covered -join the monthly membership https://www.confidentcareacademy.com/ - join hundreds of other ICU nurses and future CRNAs for monthly pharmacology & pathophysiology lectures & a built in community of likeminded healthcare professionals. ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️ 📕 Helpful Resources for RRNAs and CRNAs ➡ Join the Confident Care Ac...

Pediatric Anesthesia with Kate Freedman 15.01.2025

In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome a pediatric-specialized CRNA who has delivered engaging guest lectures for our academy. Tune in to hear expert tips, real-world pediatric anesthesia insights, and inspiring stories tailored for ICU nurses and CRNA's. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your clinical expertise! 📕 Helpful Resources for RRNAs and CRNAs ➡ Join the Confident Care Academy Me...

Paralysis in the ICU | What ICU Nurses Need to Know about Paralytic Drips 27.12.2023

You work with critically ill patients daily, want to be prepared for medical emergencies, and have an in-depth understanding of the pharmacology associated with using paralytics in the ICU. In this episode, we cover nursing considerations & relevant pharmacology associated with the therapeutic use of neuromuscular blocking agents. To prepare for the pharmacology & pathophysiology topics co...

CRNA School Interview Tips | When to start preparing, Applicant mistakes and more 20.12.2023

You've worked hard for years to get to this point-now you want to know how to best prepare for CRNA school interviews. In this episode we go over broad recommendations as you begin to prepare for CRNA school interviews. To prepare for the pharmacology & pathophysiology topics covered -join the monthly membership https://www.confidentcareacademy.com/ -join hundreds of other ICU nurses and f...

How Should You Study For the NCLEX in 2023 | New Updates, Studying Effectively and Exam Day Tips 29.11.2023

Comment your tips for graduating nursing students below! What do graduating nursing students need to know to pass the Next Generation NCLEX in 2023? What is different about the new NCLEX? How can you prepare yourself for success with the NCLEX-RN? In this episode of the Confident Care Academy podcast we do a deep dive into the UPDATED 2023 NCLEX-RN and give you the tools you need to succeed as a f...

How to Study Pharmacology | Review of Propofol 01.11.2023

How do you tackle the task of studying pharmacology? Whether you’re a new to ICU nurse, an experienced nurse reviewing for CRNA interviews, or about to start clinicals in the operating room, there’s a huge amount of information to learn. We’re diving into how to study pharmacology effectively and reviewing propofol as our example! Make sure to like and subscribe if you’d like to see more of these...

Professional Development 18.10.2023

🔗 LINK MENTIONED: ⏭ Professionalism in Medicine: https://www.mindtools.com/av44li2/professionalism ⏭ SWOT Analysis: https://www.mindtools.com/aaiakpy/personal-swot-analysis 📕 Helpful Resources for SRNAs and CRNAs ➡ Join the Conquer Critical Care Membership https://www.confidentcareacademy.com/ ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️ 🔎 THINGS WE LOVE ➡ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/chrissycrna ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️...

Your First Induction of Anesthesia | The rundown of inducing general anesthesia for beginners 04.10.2023

Comment what you’d like for us to talk about on the next episode! The basics of anesthesiology are some of the most difficult skills you’ll master! This video is a crash course of what you need to know to master induction of general anesthesia. Like and subscribe so that you never miss a video and comment below what you want to learn next time! 🔗 LINKS MENTIONED: ➡ Mental Simulation Study: https:...

Growing Thick Skin in the ICU as a new graduate nurse 20.09.2023

Whether you’re a new graduate ICU nurse, or new SRNA-it’s hard to operate in high-stakes environments & receive feedback. In this episode of the Confident Care Academy Podcast-we talk about mindset approach techniques, receiving feedback, and growing resiliency. Check out these episodes for more: Provider communication ➡ https://youtu.be/Zm2O4r_vZ3E?si=n13kTTPUOWtMOyPe How to get better grades...

5 Tips for Giving Report as a New Nurse 06.09.2023

Comment your tips for giving & receiving ICU report! In this episode of the Confident Care Academy podcast we dive into 5 tips for new graduate nurses and one tip for preceptors about how to approach giving and receiving report. Being a new graduate nurse can be stressful–share this podcast episode with your cohort and check out the Confident Care Academy membership for all of your educational...

How to Make Money as a Nurse Influencer: 5 Tips for Building a Presence on Social Media 30.08.2023

Bedside nursing is often severely underpaid, yet at the same time nursing is one of the few degrees that can be leveraged to change your socioeconomic status and build wealth. In this episode we’re giving you five tips on how to generate income with social media and pitfalls to avoid. Comment what you’d like us to talk about on the next Confident Care Academy episode! Thank you to Metricool for sp...

Your first day in the OR | How to prepare for your first day in the Operating Room as an RRNA 23.08.2023

Giving anesthesia in the operating room is unlike any other place you may have worked in the hospital. Changes happen quicker, the guardrails are off, how can you prepare to be safe and successful as a new anesthesia provider in the operating room? Check out the video for our top three preparation tips and stick around until the end for our favorite resource for new providers! Comment what you’d l...

Overcoming Failure as a Nurse | Imposter Syndrome and practicing self-compassion 16.08.2023

Comment your experience on overcoming failure in healthcare! Failure is scary, and yet as humans doing hard things- it is also INEVITABLE. In this episode we talk about fear of failure, imposter syndrome, and how to cope with failure when it finally comes your way as a nursing student, critical care nurse, or Nurse Anesthesia Resident. Check out our sponsor for today's video, Picmonic ⏩ https...

5 Essential Lessons for New Grad Nurses | Practicing communication, prioritizing self care and more 09.08.2023

Comment the tips YOU have for new graduate nurses, or comment what questions you have as a new graduate nurse! The learning curve is steep for new graduate nurses in the United States, patients are sicker than ever and there isn’t much support available for our new nurses-which is why we created Confident Care Academy for all of your educational & community needs. Confident Care Academy hosts...

How We Got Here | Our Origin Stories, How we started our business and more! 03.08.2023

In this episode, Anna and Chrissy dive into their shared history that brought them to become nurses, content creators, and launch the Confident Care Academy Membership Comment below on what you'd love for us to talk about next! 📕 Helpful Resources for SRNAs and CRNAs ➡ Join the Conquer Critical Care Membership https://www.confidentcareacademy.com/ ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️ 🔎 THINGS WE LOVE ➡ Amazon...

Studying Differences In CRNA School vs Nursing School | Study techniques and time management 26.07.2023

We want to prepare you to utilize effective study techniques at every step of your journey. In this episode, we dive deep into what the research says about studying so you can stop wasting time and get better grades. Make sure to like and subscribe if you’d like to see more of these videos! Comment your questions about studying in CRNA school! Check out Picmonic and join over 1.6 million healthcar...

Traveling & Exploring an Area as a Travel Nurse | Enjoying your stay and making new friends 19.07.2023

Travel nursing offers the opportunity to uniquely experience new and incredible locations–but you have to be intentional in setting aside time and effort into exploring new areas. Comment which place you’d like to explore as a travel nurse and subscribe to the podcast to help us out for next time! This episode is sponsored by Fusion Marketplace. Compare travel nursing jobs from over 20 different a...

Nurse Entrepreneurship | What we've learned in our first year of business 12.07.2023

Have you thought about starting a business? We believe that nurses are uniquely skilled communicators and self-educators–which makes nurses incredible project managers and business owners. Comment what you’d like us to talk about on the next Confident Care Academy episode! 🔗 LINKS MENTIONED  ➡ The ICU Book by Paul Marino: https://a.co/d/eVrEKVQ ➡ Sign up for Confident Care Academy's Weekly Ne...

How to Afford CRNA School | Everything you need to know about Grad School Loans 05.07.2023

The rundown of EVERYTHING to consider regarding grad school loans. From deciding if the cost is truly worth it, to understanding the loan options available, cost saving tips, and how to pay it all back. If CRNA school has crossed your mind for even a SECOND - you’ll want to write this down in your notes app, save this, and share it with your friends. 📽 VIDEO MENTIONED: CRNA vs Travel Nurse Salary:...

What kind of cases do CRNAs REALLY give anesthesia for? 28.06.2023

What types of cases do CRNAs REALLY do? This is a commonly misunderstood topic; in this episode of the Confident Care Academy podcast we dive into facility needs, scope of practice, case variability and more! What questions do you have about the types of cases CRNAs do? Comment your questions below ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️ 📕 Helpful Resources for SRNAs and CRNAs  ➡ Join the Conquer Critical Care Member...

Master the Art of Moving: Tips for Travel Nurses and RRNAs 21.06.2023

What do travel nurses NEED to know about moving, housing, and travel contract selection in 2023? After travel nursing for 3 years-this podcast episode compiles Anna’s top tips for travel nurses looking for a seamless travel nurse experience.  This episode is sponsored by Fusion Marketplace. Compare travel nursing jobs from over 20 different agencies all in the same place & find the right trave...

How to Get Better Grades: Science-Based Study Tips That Save Time 14.06.2023

We HATE study techniques that waste your time and lead to mediocre grades. In this episode we dive deep into what the research says about studying so you can stop wasting time and get better grades. Make sure to like and subscribe if you’d like to see more of these videos- comment what you want us to talk about next time! Check out our sponsor for today's video, Picmonic ⏩ https://www.picmoni...

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