If you’ve ever wished studying for the boards felt more like Duolingo — short, focused, and even a little fun — Ollivate is for you. Built by an educator who saw his residents struggling to stay engaged and retain information, Ollivate transforms board prep into something smarter, faster, and actually enjoyable.
With quick daily challenges, progress tracking, and achievement milestones, Ollivate helps you reinforce essential concepts at your own pace, whether you’re between cases or settling in for a focused study session.
Watch On Demand: Find Your Career Fit with Expert Guidance
Want to know about W-2 vs. 1099 status, what a non-compete clause really means, or how to decide whether a role is the right fit? This session is for you.
Join Tracy Young, MSNA, MBA, CRNA, Joe Rodriguez, DNAP, CRNA, and anesthesia recruiter Elissa Campbell for an honest, practical conversation about transitioning from training into practice. Hear real-world advice on practice settings, contract negotiation, and finding a job that fits your goals.
Join fellow residents for an open, peer-to-peer conversation in the upcoming Resident Roundtable: More Than Just Tired: Real Talk About Mental Health in Anesthesia on July 21 at 7 p.m. CT.
Led by RRNAs Kevin Chem and Cassie Keefe, and supported by a clinical case manager from the Indiana Professionals Recovery Program, this online session provides a space to share, listen, and connect around the challenges of residency — and the strategies that can help.
From the Feed: Future CRNAs/Nurse Anesthesiologists Taking Action in D.C.
The Class of 2026 from the Bloomsburg University Nurse Anesthesia Program showed up strong at AANA Mid-Year Assembly in Washington, D.C. Over four days, these residents balanced networking, advocacy, and even a little table tennis — all while meeting with lawmakers to speak up for the profession.
A podcast for future CRNAs, by future CRNAs. Hosted by current residents, Grade 1 View dives into everything from exam prep and clinical confidence to work-life balance, offering honest conversations and real-world insights you won’t get in the classroom.
🎧 Latest Episode – Global Experience, Local Impact
In Episode 12, RRNAs Natalie Janes, Caitlyn Pichette, and Mamawa Hollendyke share powerful stories from recent medical service trips to Honduras and Mauritania, where they delivered anesthesia in resource-limited settings.
Hear how they adapted to challenges like oxygen shortages and power outages mid-surgery, and how those experiences shaped their clinical skills, teamwork, and perspective on patient care. Whether you're passionate about global health or just curious what it's like to practice in unpredictable conditions, this episode offers insight, heart, and inspiration.
Your journey to becoming a CRNA/nurse anesthesiologist is challenging, but you’re not alone. Let us know what topics you want covered in future newsletters!
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