The CRNA Club Podcast

Coagulation Cascade Explained: Cell-Based Model, PT/INR, aPTT and Anticoagulants

The coagulation cascade is the chain of clotting factor steps which ends in thrombin. Thrombin cuts fibrinogen into fibrin, the mesh holding a clot together. The extrinsi

Shock Classification and Hemodynamics

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CRNA Personal Statement Examples: Top 5 Essay Questions

CRNA personal statement examples help when you understand the question each essay needs to answer. Sachi walks through five essay questions and explains how to keep your

Best CRNA Programs: Compare Cost, Pass Rates, Clinical Sites & Fit

Best CRNA programs depend on your application, budget, and clinical goals. Sachi explains how to compare costs, pass rates, clinical sites, and program fit when building

CRNA Requirements: GPA, ICU Experience, CCRN, GRE & Prerequisites

CRNA requirements vary by program. Sachi walks through GPA, ICU experience, CCRN, GRE policies, and prerequisites so you can compare your background with your target scho

ICU Experience for CRNA School: What Counts and How Much You Need

ICU experience for CRNA school raises practical questions about unit type, patient acuity, and how long to work before applying. Sachi explains how to assess your experie

G Protein-Coupled Receptors: Gq, Gs, and Gi Pathways Explained

Phenylephrine tightens blood vessels, albuterol opens the airway, and Precedex turns down the sympathetic nervous system. All three drugs send their message through G pro

How CRNA Schools Read Your Transcript: GPA, Grades, and What to Retake

Your transcript tells a bigger story than one GPA. Sachi explains how to read your cumulative, science, and last 60 credits GPAs, why individual science grades matter, an

Ventilator Modes Explained: AC, SIMV, and Pressure Support

Ventilator mode names vary, but the reasoning starts with the targeted variable, breath sequence, and the patient's work of breathing. This episode breaks down volume-tar

Hemodynamics Explained for ICU Nurses

Hemodynamics makes more sense when pressure, flow, resistance, and oxygen delivery are interpreted together. Sachi connects preload, afterload, contractility, compliance,

Precedex vs Propofol: ICU Sedation and CRNA Interview Decisions

Precedex versus propofol is not a one-drug-wins comparison. The safer choice depends on the sedation target, airway and ventilation risk, hemodynamics, onset, recovery, p

Vasopressor Pharmacology for ICU Nurses and CRNA Interviews

Vasopressor pharmacology is easier to remember when you start with the hemodynamic problem: does the patient need more vascular tone, more contractility, or both? Sachi r

Your 18-Month CRNA Application Timeline

A strong CRNA application timeline starts about 18 months before your earliest deadline. This episode walks backward from submission so you can plan prerequisites, academ

CRNA School Prerequisites: What to Retake Before You Apply

CRNA prerequisites involve two different questions: what each target program requires for eligibility and what your transcript needs to prove for competitiveness. Sachi e

CRRT Explained for ICU Nurses

CRRT becomes easier to reason through when you start with diffusion, convection, and ultrafiltration. This episode connects those transport mechanisms to CVVHD, CVVH, CVV

What to Put (and NOT put) on Your CRNA School Resume/CV

Your CRNA school resume should make your ICU acuity, critical-care skills, leadership, certifications, and preparation for anesthesia easy to find. In this episode, Sachi

They WILL Ask You About Shock in Your CRNA Interview

Every CRNA school interview panel asks about shock. Most applicants can name the four types. What separates the answers that land is mechanism — Frank-Starling in hypovol

What CRNA Interviewers Actually Want to Hear About Vasopressors

Understanding vasopressors for CRNA interviews means going beyond what each drug does — interviewers want to know why it does it, at the receptor and cellular level. This

Why Is Everyone Getting Accepted to CRNA School But Me?

Sometimes the path to CRNA school feels like an uphill battle, and it’s easy to wonder if all the late nights, sacrifices, and stress are really worth it. In this episod

3 Ways To Become More Competitive

If you're wondering "How the heck do I become more competitive?!" You're not alone. With thousands of aspiring CRNAs accessing the same information online, on blogs, and