My first shift as a new grad CRNA | Day in the life of a CRNA

Episode 6: My First Shift as a New Grad CRNA | Day in the Life of a CRNA

Welcome to The Nomadic Clinician! I’m your host, David Warren — CRNA and Emergency Nurse Practitioner. In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my very first shift as a new grad CRNA.

After waiting several months post graduation (licensing/hospital credentialing), here's what my very first day as a CRNA looked like. You’ll also hear how the transition from student to independent provider actually unfolds once the schooling is done.

If you’re curious about what life is like as a new CRNA — or you're nearing graduation yourself — this one’s packed with insight, honesty, and a few hard-earned tips.

Subscribe now and keep following along as we explore the real-life experiences that shape advanced practice nursing careers.

Keywords: CRNA, nurse anesthesia, nurse anesthesiology, CRNA school, CRNA independent practice

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