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title: "Resident Resources: A monthly newsletter for RRNAs"
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Your go-to guide for clinical confidence, financial tips, upcoming events, and more

| View in browser May 2025 Duolingo, but for Board Prep 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.  Start playing for free 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.  Get access Real Talk: Mental Health and the RRNA Experience  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.  Register today 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.  Like the Instagram post Hear From Your Peers: Grade 1 View Podcast 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.  Listen to Episode 12 Grade 1 View is part of the Beyond the Mask podcast series, sponsored by AANA. ✅ Upcoming Deadlines June 2 Submit your video showcasing exceptional skill, wellness techniques, innovation or advocacy for the Resident Video Contest    June 10 Save $100 on your Annual Congress registration before the early bird deadline    June 30 Apply for the Dean Hayden Resident Research and Evidence Based Practice Grant, or General and Dedicated Research Grants   🗓️ Upcoming Events Resident Roundtable: More Than Just Tired: Real Talk About Mental Health in Anesthesia  July 21 \| Online    ⭐ AANA 2025 Annual Congress  Aug. 9-13, 2025 \| Nashville, TN    2025 TxANA Annual Convention  Sept. 19-21, 2025 \| Houston, TX    KyANA Fall Scientific Meeting  Sept. 19-21, 2025 \| Lexington, KY    NYSANA Fall Meeting 2025  Sept. 19-21, 2025 \| Riverhead, NY  AANA is here to support you. How can we help? 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!  Share your feedback Drug or Alcohol Concerns? Call the AANA Helpline for live, confidential and individualized help and support for yourself or a CRNA/RRNA colleague: 800-654-5167 \| AVAILABLE 24/7  Click here to order your free Helpline wallet cards. Use code: AnesthesiaExperts    American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology 10275 West Higgins Road, Suite 500  Rosemont, IL 60018 Phone: 847-692-7050 Unsubscribe from Resident Resources Manage Preferences |
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