Welcome to the Atomic Anesthesia podcast hosted by CRNA professor Dr. Rhea Temmermand and Co-Founder Sachi Lord. On this show, you'll hear clear, clinically grounded discussions designed for nurse anesthesia residents and CRNAs who want to feel more confident in complex pharmacology, physiology, and real-world anesthesia decision-making.

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In this episode:

Featuring SRNA Julie (“Grad School Jules”) discussing the emotional realities of CRNA school that students rarely talk about
The psychological phases of the CRNA journey from application anxiety to early-semester overwhelm
Why imposter syndrome is so common among SRNAs and how it affects high-achieving students
Unrealistic expectations students bring into anesthesia school and what the learning curve actually looks like
Practical mindset shifts to navigate stress, build resilience, and succeed during the CRNA training journey

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