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One of the first questions you may very well be asked during your CRNA School Interview is “How do you handle stress, and what is your outlet for managing your stress?” There is great reason for this. The practice of anesthesia is a highly stressful nursing specialty.
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CRNA school can be very challenging. Long study days and never ending call shifts can make you feel like a zombie. There are a few things to keep in mind when you start school. First, create a strong study habit and stick with it. They had a saying for us when I was in CRNA school, “It gets dark around here early”.
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