Erik Tepan November 2023 How I got into CRNA school Hey friends, Welcome to todays newsletter! Today I'll be discussing my application process on getting accepted into CRNA school, let's dive in! The Beginning Process Following the completion of my ADN, I decided to embark on the CRNA journey. In 2018, I secured my initial position in a step-down CVICU, which offered a bridge program enabling a transition to the CVICU after one year. However, due to commuting and the demands of clinical work...
over 1 year ago • 3 min read
Spring Break is finally here Hey friends, Welcome to todays newsletter! This is my first post in a coupe months. Our spring semester is keeping us much more busier than our fall semester. However, today I finally had the time to sit down and write this post. I decided to talk about what I've been up to since my last post. We kicked off the semester in mid January with a quiz and its been nonstop weekly quizzes after that 😅 Towards the end of January, our class had a meeting with the...
over 1 year ago • 2 min read
A Moment of Self-Reflection Finally, the fall semester has come to an end. The papers/assignments/tests are over for now. Oftentimes during the end semester the world seems to be moving too fast. As I am driving back to NY to spend the holidays with the family, I recall and reflect on the significant events that have shaped my current position. One year ago today, I was a travel nurse at Melrose, MA, putting in 4-5 days a week in the ICU. I remember it was around this time today that I...
almost 2 years ago • 1 min read
End of the Semester Lesson ✏️ Hey friends, Welcome to todays newsletter! As we are beginning to wrap up the fall semester, I figured I'd share a valuable lesson I learned along the way. Lets dive into it! Teamwork Makes the Dreams Work I remember when I was in nursing school, students tended to stick to their own circles and they only collaborated with students inside their own group. The environment felt competitive, as if each group was striving to do better than the others. Often times...
almost 2 years ago • 1 min read
5 Relocating tips for CRNA school Hey friends,Welcome to todays newsletter! Today I'll be discussing tips on relocating for CRNA school, let's dive in!You have been selected for an interview ✅Showcased your qualifications during the interview ✅ Got the acceptance letter to your top schools ✅Which area should I consider for attending school? 🤔1. Consider Proximity to Campus: Identify areas that are close to the campus. Consider the convenience of commuting and explore neighborhoods within a...
almost 2 years ago • 1 min read
Interview: A Mom's SRNA Adventure 👩🏻🍼 Hey friends, Welcome to todays newsletter! In this interview, my classmate, who is a mother, will share her experiences and insights on how she manages the responsibilities of anesthesia school while being a first time mom, she also discusses her application process. Lets dive in! Hi Claire! Thank you so much for sharing your story and finding time for this interview. To start things off can you share your nursing background prior to entering anesthesia...
almost 2 years ago • 3 min read
Jul 24, 2023 5 Note-Taking Tools to Improve and Boost your Studying Skills! 🚀 Hey friends,Welcome to the productivity note-taking newsletter! Here to bring you valuable content, insights, and resources to enhance your note-taking skills. Here's my top 5, lets dive in Here is an image showing how I take notes using the Notability app while studying the anesthesia breathing machine. As I review and absorb the content, I like to generate questions related to the material Notability - I have been...
almost 2 years ago • 1 min read
5 Note-Taking Tools to Improve and Boost your Studying Skills! 🚀 Hey friends, Welcome to the productivity note-taking newsletter! Here to bring you valuable content, insights, and resources to enhance your note-taking skills. Here's my top 5, lets dive in! Creativity with Notability Here is an image showing how I take notes using the Notability app while studying the anesthesia breathing machine. As I review and absorb the content, I like to generate questions related to the material. Get...
almost 2 years ago • 1 min read
5 Note-Taking Tools to Improve and Boost your Studying Skills! 🚀 Hey friends, Welcome to the productivity note-taking newsletter! Here to bring you valuable content, insights, and resources to enhance your note-taking skills. Here's my top 5, lets dive in! Creativity with Notability Here is an image showing how I take notes using the Notability app while studying the anesthesia breathing machine. As I review and absorb the content, I like to generate questions related to the material....
almost 2 years ago • 2 min read