Jenny Finnell

CRNA School Prep Academy Podcast

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 cases, stress management, study tips, practice settings and so much more; whether you’re a nursing studen...

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Jenny Finnell

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Education

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Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Becoming An Expert Witness As A CRNA With Kristen Hull 12.04.2023

FREE! CRNA School Interview Prep Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/uc9a5ih4 As a CRNA, being an expert witness is not only a rewarding career, but it also allows you to make a significant impact in the legal system. In this episode, Kristen Hull explores the fascinating world of becoming an expert witness as a CRNA. Our host Jenny Finnell had the pleasure of meeting Kristen on LinkedIn and was intrig...

Do You Need To Know A CRNA To Become One? 05.04.2023

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 Deciding to become a CRNA is not as easy as it sounds. You have to consider a lot of things before diving all in. That is why for some, the ini...

Does A Waitlist Mean You Are At High Risk To Struggle In CRNA School? 29.03.2023

FREE! CRNA School Interview Prep Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/uc9a5ih4 Does being on a waitlist necessarily mean you’re going to have a hard time in CRNA school? Does it mean you’re more likely to face rejection or dismissal? If you’re on a waitlist right now, this episode is not meant to scare you. Jenny Finnell wants to share some awareness with you that will give you the confidence to hope fo...

What Is The Difference Between A Bronchospasm & Laryngospasm? 22.03.2023

FREE! CRNA School Interview Prep Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/uc9a5ih4 Want Guaranteed CRNA School Admission? Learn More about the CSPA 12-Month Intensive Here: https://www.cspaedu.com/meblfkto What is the difference between a bronchospasm and laryngospasm? Jenny Finnell, CRNA, discusses this subject in this Quick Hit Session. While laryngospasm affects your vocal cords, bronchospasm affects you...

Steps Before Nursing School For CRNA With Colby 15.03.2023

FREE! 8 Steps to Becoming a CRNA: https://www.cspaedu.com/3m9jgffp What should you do before CRNA? In today’s episode, Colby W., a CSBA Community Member, sits with Jenny Finnell to gather insights on the steps before nursing school for CRNA. Jenny shares that you need to get practical hands-on experience as a nurse’s aide, especially in ICU, to avoid having problems after graduation. Colby and Jen...

Assessing Paralysis Under Anesthesia 08.03.2023

FREE! CRNA School Interview Prep Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/uc9a5ih4 In today’s episode, Jenny walks you through assessing whether or not a patient has recovered from the paralyzing effects of anesthesia. Jenny talks specific drugs used as anesthetics and what to look out for when finding out if a patient has already regained muscle control. Tune in to learn more about twitches, train-of-four,...

Become A CRNA In 5 Steps 01.03.2023

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 Want Guaranteed CRNA School Admission? Learn More about the CSPA 12-Month Intensive Here: https://www.cspaedu.com/meblfkto Being a CRNA sure sounds like the dream, but how can you actually get there? In this ep...

Will Your Marriage Survive CRNA School? 22.02.2023

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 Want Guaranteed CRNA School Admission? Learn More about the CSPA 12-Month Intensive Here: https://www.cspaedu.com/meblfkto Will your marriage survive CRNA school? This question brings about a lot of anxiety for...

Life After CRNA School With CRNA Marissa 15.02.2023

FREE! CRNA School Interview Prep Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/uc9a5ih4 CRNA school is a lot of work. It's not just about learning how to do everything, it's about learning how to do everything well. And after you graduate, you have to keep learning. That's why we're here: to help you make sure your CRNA career is a success! In this video, Marissa Mulder a.k.a. Sassy Anesthesi...

Getting Dismissed From CRNA School... Now What? 08.02.2023

FREE! CRNA School Interview Prep Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/uc9a5ih4 Dismissal from a CRNA program?! We sure don’t want that to happen to you! But as promised, our podcast strives to provide all information that can possibly be needed. And difficult situations that no one wants, such as needing remission into a CRNA school, are something that does happen and something that needs guidance and s...

You Have 3 Chances To Interview For CRNA Then You Can No Longer Apply Rule With RRNA Ivan 01.02.2023

FREE! CRNA School Interview Prep Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/uc9a5ih4 Did you know that you only have three changes to interview for a CRNA school before you can no longer apply there? This interview limit was news to Ivan, but that didn't stop him from giving up. He applied for a CRNA school in 2019, but his application went missing. He later tried again in 2020, but the interview went ho...

CRNA School Advice Directly From CRNA Program Faculty 25.01.2023

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 Who better to give you advice on your CRNA journey than a CRNA program faculty? In this episode, Jenny Finnell welcomes Richard Wilson to guide...

What Are Common Myths About Becoming A CRNA? 18.01.2023

FREE! 8 Steps to Becoming a CRNA: https://www.cspaedu.com/3m9jgffp If you go online for tips about getting into a CRNA school, you will find a lot of misconceptions that scare people from submitting their applications. Jenny Finnell attempts to disprove the most common CRNA myths and present the real deal about securing a successful admission. She explains why getting married is not a hindrance to...

Is Becoming a CRNA Worth It? 11.01.2023

FREE! 8 Steps to Becoming a CRNA: https://www.cspaedu.com/3m9jgffp Want Guaranteed CRNA School Admission? Learn More about the CSPA 12-Month Intensive Here: https://www.cspaedu.com/meblfkto The path to becoming a CRNA is definitely not easy. It takes time and money. So why all the fuss to become one? Is it really worth all of the things you need to sacrifice? In this enlightening episode, Jenny Fi...

Going Back For CRNA As A Second Career Nurse With RRNA Guest Kelly 04.01.2023

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 Do you want to go back to nursing school as a second-career nurse but need help figuring out where to start? Is it even possible in the first p...

Getting Into CRNA School Without Current ICU Experience With CRNA Guest Monica 28.12.2022

FREE! 8 Steps to Becoming a CRNA: https://www.cspaedu.com/3m9jgffp If you want to get into CRNA school but think you're not good enough, just try. If you don't make it, you can always try again. Nothing will ever happen if you don't take a leap of faith. This is what Monica did. She worked in a cath lab for a while, but she knew her heart was in CRNA. So she took action and is now e...

Getting The CCRN For CRNA School With Nicole Kupchik 21.12.2022

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 Want Guaranteed CRNA School Admission? Learn More about the CSPA 12-Month Intensive Here: https://www.cspaedu.com/meblfkto We all take tests intending to pass them the first time, especially in the CRNA space,...

Guaranteed CRNA School Acceptance! 14.12.2022

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 Want Guaranteed CRNA School Admission? Learn More about the CSPA 12-Month Intensive Here: https://www.cspaedu.com/meblfkto Does guaranteed CRNA school acceptance sound too good to be true? Or is it something ex...

Episode 94: Why Advocacy Is Important As A CRNA With AANA President Dr. Angela Mund DNP, CRNA 07.12.2022

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 Advocacy is at the heart of being a CRNA. It’s something that everyone should understand before they embark on the journey. There is no b...

Applying To CRNA School Fact Versus Fiction 30.11.2022

FREE! 8 Steps to Becoming a CRNA: https://www.cspaedu.com/3m9jgffp Applying to CRNA school can be a pretty hectic experience. You need to know what to study, prep for your interview, go on campus tours, and much more. You can lose track of what you really need to be focused on. Listen to this episode to know the facts from the fiction when applying for CRNA school. Do schools really just recycle t...

Episode 92: How To Get Accepted Into CRNA School On Your First Attempt 23.11.2022

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 Want Guaranteed CRNA School Admission? Learn More about the CSPA 12-Month Intensive Here: https://www.cspaedu.com/meblfkto Getting accepted into a CRNA school on your first attempt is quite a huge achievement....

What Is Opioid-Free Anesthesia? With Dr. Thomas Baribeault, DNP, CRNA 16.11.2022

FREE! CRNA School Interview Prep Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/uc9a5ih4 Opioid treatment, especially in the intraoperative phase of surgery, can cause a lot of unnecessary side effects. Patients have come back with postoperative pain because of opioids like fentanyl. But is it even possible to have opioid-free anesthesia? Yes, and it does exist. Opioid-free anesthesia offers better outcomes witho...

Planning Your CRNA School And Living Expenses With Natalie A. Kratzer, ChFC®, CLF®, CLTC®, FIC 09.11.2022

FREE! The Most Affordable CRNA Schools: https://www.cspaedu.com/spmhqyoc Want Guaranteed CRNA School Admission? Learn More about the CSPA 12-Month Intensive Here: https://www.cspaedu.com/meblfkto Preparation is key to success. And what better way to prepare for CRNA school than to be financially ready. And to make sure you know what you are getting into, Thrivent’s Financial Advisor, Natalie Kratz...

Episode 89: Can You Survive CRNA School With Kids? With Jon Holmer 02.11.2022

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 Want Guaranteed CRNA School Admission? Learn More about the CSPA 12-Month Intensive Here: https://www.cspaedu.com/meblfkto FREE! The Most Affordable CRNA Schools: https://www.cspaedu.com/spmhqyoc Can you surviv...

Episode 88: What Are Some Things To Consider When Looking For Your First Job As A CRNA 26.10.2022

FREE! CRNA School Interview Prep Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/uc9a5ih4 You’re now a CRNA. And just when you think it’s going to be lighter now from being an RN, you find out that it is far from the case. But that doesn’t mean you can’t control how much you can get lost in your new work. In this episode, Jenny Finnell reveals five important things you need to consider when looking for your first...

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