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The CRNA Club Podcast

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by Sachi Lord

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Wish you knew exactly what you needed to do to get into CRNA school? Need help coming up with a strategy to be a competitive applicant? You're in the right place! You'll get all of that and more when you tune into The CRNA Club Podcast with your host (and practicing CRNA) Sachi Lord. Her specialty? Breaking things down and turning them into bite-sized actionable steps and dishing the strategy you need to be a competitive applicant. Tune in, get inspired, and learn exactly what you need to do to check all the right boxes so you can get into CRNA school and join #thecrnaclub. Here are a few topics we cover: - Choosing the right CRNA program for YOU - Figuring out what prerequisites you need - What a typical day of a CRNA looks like - How to pay for CRNA school - Learning how to compare and contrast programs - What makes a prepared applicant? - Should you take the GRE? - What certifications you NEED to get - What not to do when submitting your application - How to write a stand out resume -How to calculate your GPA for CRNA school - Personal essay Do's and Don'ts - Shadowing a CRNA, how to find one - Questions to ask the admissions committee - Preparing for your CRNA school interview - and more!

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June 15, 2026

They WILL Ask You About Shock in Your CRNA Interview

<p>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 hypovolemic, the afterload trap in cardiogenic, iNOS-driven nitric oxide collapse in distributive, RV dilation and septal shift in obstructive.</p> <p>This episode covers all four shock states at the cellular level: hemodynamic profiles, bedside clues, and the exact language to use when a program asks you to walk through shock in an interview.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>We have a full shock states lesson inside <a href="https://thecrnaclub.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CRNA Club learning library</a> — hemodynamic profiles for every shock type, built for CCRN prep and CRNA interview practice. Start your free seven-day trial.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>FREE RESOURCES TO HELP YOU ON YOUR CRNA JOURNEY:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://thecrnaclub.com/free/transcript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Transcript Analyzer</a> - Find out if your GPA is competitive for CRNA school</p> <p><a href="https://thecrnaclub.com/free/checklist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">9-Step Application Checklist</a> - Every step you need to apply to CRNA school, in order</p> <p><a href="https://thecrnaclub.com/free/school-database" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CRNA School Database</a> - Search and compare 140+ CRNA programs</p> <p><a href="https://thecrnaclub.com/free/cert-planner" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Certification Planner</a> - Your personalized CCRN study schedule</p> <p><a href="https://thecrnaclub.com/free/timeline" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Timeline Generator</a> - Build your personalized application timeline</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://thecrnaclub.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Try The CRNA Club FREE for 7 days</a> - The only tool personalized to YOUR CRNA school journey</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>CHAPTERS:</strong></p> <p>[00:00] Cold open: warm post-op patient, ambiguous shock type<br> [01:30] Welcome and shared framework: shock as inadequate tissue perfusion<br> [02:30] Tank, pump, pipes, obstruction overview<br> [03:00] Hypovolemic shock: Frank-Starling, sympathetic compensation, why pressors alone fail<br> [06:00] Mid-episode: learning library shock lesson<br> [07:00] Cardiogenic shock: calcium handling failure, the afterload trap, inotrope rationale<br> [10:00] Distributive shock: iNOS, nitric oxide, why norepinephrine targets the right receptor<br> [13:00] Obstructive shock: PE anatomy, tension pneumo, tamponade — and Beck's triad caveat<br> [15:00] How to answer the shock question in your CRNA interview<br> [16:30] Three clinical takeaways and cold open callback</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/thecrnaclub" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thecrnaclub</a><br> More resources at <a href="https://thecrnaclub.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">THECRNACLUB.COM</a></p>

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May 21, 2026

What CRNA Interviewers Actually Want to Hear About Vasopressors

<p>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 episode walks through the mechanism of action for norepinephrine, epinephrine, phenylephrine, vasopressin, dobutamine, and milrinone, tracing each drug from receptor binding through intracellular signaling to the clinical effect at the bedside.</p><p> </p><p>Want to go deeper on vasopressors? <a href="https://thecrnaclub.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Try The CRNA Club FREE for 7 days</a> — the learning library has a full vasopressor lesson with dosing, indications, and comparison framework.</p><p> </p><p><strong>FREE RESOURCES TO HELP YOU ON YOUR CRNA JOURNEY:</strong></p><p><a href="https://thecrnaclub.com/free/checklist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">9-Step Application Checklist</a> - Every step you need to apply to CRNA school</p><p><a href="https://thecrnaclub.com/free/school-database" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CRNA School Database</a> - Search and compare 140+ CRNA programs</p><p><a href="https://thecrnaclub.com/free/transcript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Transcript Analyzer</a> - Find out if your GPA is competitive for CRNA school</p><p><a href="https://thecrnaclub.com/free/cert-planner" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Certification Planner</a> - Your personalized CCRN study plan</p><p><a href="https://thecrnaclub.com/free/timeline" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Timeline Generator</a> - Build your personalized application timeline</p><p> </p><p><strong>TIMESTAMPS</strong></p><p>[00:00] Why vasopressors come up in almost every CRNA interview</p><p> [01:30] What receptor framework ties all vasopressors together?</p><p> [04:00] How do alpha-1, beta-1, and beta-2 receptors work at the cellular level?</p><p> [08:00] What makes norepinephrine first-line for septic shock?</p><p> [10:00] Why does epinephrine raise lactate, and should you stop the drip?</p><p> [12:00] What is vasopressin actually doing in septic shock?</p><p> [14:00] Free resources for your CRNA journey</p><p> </p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/thecrnaclub" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thecrnaclub</a></p><p>More resources at <a href="https://thecrnaclub.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">THECRNACLUB.COM</a></p>

Episode thumbnail for Why Is Everyone Getting Accepted to CRNA School But Me?

October 2, 2025

Why Is Everyone Getting Accepted to CRNA School But Me?

<p>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.</p><p>In this episode, we discuss the power of perseverance and the importance of setting realistic goals throughout your CRNA journey. You’ll hear how shifting your perspective, adjusting your timeline, and staying organized can help reduce stress and keep you moving forward, even when it feels like everyone else is getting in but you.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>👉 Don’t forget to check out the links below to get access to your free 7-day trial of The CRNA Club Membership, where you’ll find personalized tools and resources to keep you on track.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>RESOURCES TO HELP YOU ALONG YOUR JOURNEY: </strong></p><p>🔥 <a href="https://thecrnaclub.com/checkouts/7-days-free-trial/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FREE TRIAL - The ONLY tool that is personalized to your own CRNA school application journey 👉 Try The CRNA Club Membership FREE for 7 days</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>💻 <a href="https://thecrnaclub.com/sp/school-due-date-m/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FREE CRNA School Due Date Calendar Download </a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>👀 Looking for CRNA schools? - check out our <a href="https://thecrnaclub.com/program/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CRNA School Database </a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Let’s be friend on the 'gram: <a href="https://crnaclub.krtra.com/t/5cGjiJIC4t9c" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thecrnaclub</a></p><p>Check out more resources for you here at <a href="https://thecrnaclub.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">THECRNACLUB.COM</a></p>

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What is The CRNA Club Podcast?

Wish you knew exactly what you needed to do to get into CRNA school? Need help coming up with a strategy to be a competitive applicant? You're in the right place! You'll get all of that and more when you tune into The CRNA Club Podcast with your host (and practicing CRNA) Sachi Lord. Her specialty? Breaking things down and turning them into bite-sized actionable steps and dishing the strategy you need to be a competitive applicant. Tune in, get inspired, and learn exactly what you need to do to check all the right boxes so you can get into CRNA school and join #thecrnaclub.

Here are a few topics we cover:

  • Choosing the right CRNA program for YOU
  • Figuring out what prerequisites you need
  • What a typical day of a CRNA looks like
  • How to pay for CRNA school
  • Learning how to compare and contrast programs
  • What makes a prepared applicant?
  • Should you take the GRE?
  • What certifications you NEED to get
  • What not to do when submitting your application
  • How to write a stand out resume -How to calculate your GPA for CRNA school
  • Personal essay Do's and Don'ts
  • Shadowing a CRNA, how to find one
  • Questions to ask the admissions committee
  • Preparing for your CRNA school interview
  • and more!
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