Airway Exchange – Ep 30 – What CRNA Students Wish Their Educators Knew

What would nurse anesthesia students tell their educators if they could speak completely openly? In this special Airway Exchange crossover with Grade 1 View, nurse anesthesia residents Kelsey Muir and Nicolas Alexander join us for an honest, sometimes uncomfortable, and often humorous conversation about the realities of nurse anesthesia education. This episode will provide a candid look at the realities of CRNA school, from overwhelming workloads and challenging clinical rotations to the teaching strategies and preceptors that have made the biggest difference. Find out what helped Kelsey and Nicolas succeed and what has made their journey unnecessarily difficult. Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode: 🩺 Supportive preceptors build confidence by meeting students at their current skill level. 🧠 Intimidation can undermine learning when students become more focused on avoiding mistakes than caring for patients. 📚 Teaching methods aren't one-size-fits-all, and students benefit from flexibility in how material is delivered. ❤️ Meaningful wellness support includes listening, protecting rest, and addressing unhealthy clinical environments. 🤝 Students want to feel heard, respected, and supported as they develop into independent clinicians.   Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ The 1099 CRNA Institute: https://aana.com/1099 Want to get CE Credit for listening? Go here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/special-announcement-ce-credt/ Now you can watch the show on YouTube! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCknrmkRxiwtYk7LUjSV6wmw?sub_confirmation=1