A crna•ish moment to sum up in one word how they felt about the entire immersive weekend from the Diversity CRNA 2024 Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop hosted at Midwestern University
These critical care nurses interested in nurse anesthesia across the country expressing themselves in a safe space.
Just a reminder that you belong in this space and say to yourself...”I will be a CRNA”
Watch this future CRNA workforce space grow, magnificently!
2023 Fun fact: Out of a 60K CRNA Workforce, only 4% are Black CRNAs, 4% Hispanic CRNAs, 3% Asian CRNAs & 0.7% Indigenous CRNAs
Critical care nurses of color, See you at 1 of 5 Diversity CRNA 2024 Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshops!
Diversity CRNA 2024 Information Session & Simulation Lab Workshop hosted at the University of Pittsburgh...
Second day, comprehensive info shared about CRNA programs, DNP/DNAP projects & clinical expectation.
Third full immersive simulation day before ICU nurses apply to nurse anesthesia programs across the country.
Now, these critical care nurses can write about their immersive Diversity CRNA weekend event in personal statement for CRNA admission consideration.
Fun fact: Out of a 60K CRNA Workforce, only 4% are Black CRNAs, 4% Hispanic CRNAs, 3% Asian CRNAs & 0.7% Indigenous CRNAs.
Today was amazing! All of our Diversity CRNA 2024 Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop Events start with a Friday Meet & Greet!
This Meet & Greet Event at the University of Pittsburgh afford access to network with CRNAs & ability to be in close proximity into development of early professional socialization stage into Nurse Anesthesia!
A crna•ish moment in real time witnessing a change coming in the Nurse Anesthesia workforce.
At the Diversity CRNA 2024 Information Session & Simulation Lab Workshop hosted at the Midwestern University.
Second day, comprehensive information shared about CRNA programs, DNP/DNAP projects & clinical expectation.
Third full immersive simulation day before nurses apply to nurse anesthesia programs across the country.
Now, these critical care nurses can write about their immersive Diversity CRNA weekend event in personal statement for CRNA admission consideration.
All of our Diversity CRNA Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop events start with a Friday Meet & Greet!
In order to break the ice with ICU nurses from across the country interested in Nurse Anesthesia, played a cup game starting with 12 nurses and ending with 2 winning anesthesia books! Dr. Nathaly Palacios, DNP, CRNA served as the moderator for the cup challenge game!
The book...each ICU RN won! Notably, Only 2 Black CRNAs as Chapter Authors in widely used textbook nationally, Nurse Anesthesia 7th edition by Nagelhout, Elisha & Heiner.
Dr. Wallena Gould, EdD, CRNA, FAANA, FAAN: Chapter 3
Dr. Vincent Ford, DNAP, CRNA: Chapter 19
Chapter 3: Nurse Anesthesia on Patient Centered Care, Cultural Competence and Nurse Anesthesia Practice. Structural racism in healthcare, COVID19 impact, Black Maternal Mortality and anesthetic considerations
Chapter 19: Clinical Monitoring III: Neurological System
A great day to shadow a CRNA!
Louie Delgado, BSN, RN, CCRN, CMC and
hashtag#firstgen college graduate, shadowed Dr. Everett Moss, DNP, CRNA in the operating room!
Louie met Dr. Moss who presented on DNP/DNAP Project Ideas at the Diversity CRNA 2024 Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop hosted at the Midwestern University Event! And, Louie served on the Mock Interview Panel with fellow critical care nurses too!
In most nurse anesthesia programs as an admission criteria, shadowing a CRNA will deem you a competitive applicant.
Louie actively engaged with immersive weekend Diversity CRNA event and shadowing experience with CCRN/CMC credentials will no doubt open nurse anesthesia doors!
Be that person who bring great joy once you walk into the room…
In 2021, Johnnie completed ADN Program! Today, allow me to REINTRODUCE MYSELF.....My name is JOHNNIE RUSH, BSN, RN!
CRNAs…invest time with a nursing student and support their dreams!
In 2021, Johnnie Rush, Associate Degree in Nursing, ADN, RN. Twelve years ago, Johnnie lost both his parents before graduating high school. He enrolled at Morehouse College as Bio major, then left for Associate Degree in Nursing. Today, Johnnie graduated with a BSN with intention to become a CRNA.
Johnnie, I want to introduce you to Black Men CRNAs who will mentor you. Of course, I will mentor you during your journey.
Congratulations on graduating from the University of Missouri - Saint Louis BSN Completion Program!
Just a daily visual reminder, Hispanic nurses belong in this space. We intend to continue changing the face & culture of Nurse Anesthesia.
One year after a Diversity CRNA 2023 Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop hosted at the University of Pittsburgh, a crna•ish moment of growth witnessed by all!
Meet Alan García, Emory University Nurse Anesthesia Program with full ride Air Force scholarship!
Bravo Alan!
2023 Fun fact: Out of a 60K CRNA Workforce, only 4% are Black CRNAs, 4% Hispanic CRNAs, 3% Asian CRNAs & 0.7% Indigenous CRNAs
Repeat after me...”I will be a CRNA!”
Critical care nurses of color, See you at 1 of 5 Diversity CRNA 2024 Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshops!
A summer in Oakland, CA…Diversity CRNA 2023 Airway Simulation Lab Workshop hosted at Samuel Merritt University...
I see you Andre Angelia, BSN, RN, CCRN, CMC!
Per Andre:
I had an amazing weekend! Thank you for organizing it, putting it together, & giving us a safe, inclusive, space to learn about the profession.
That's a wrap on Diversity CRNA 2023 SMU!
I came into this weekend on a Friday, alone and nervous as heck and I left on a Sunday, empowered and ready to walk that path ahead of me with new friends and future colleagues uplifting me!
I want to give a huge thank you to @lenagould and entire diversity CRNA team for creating such a safe, inclusive, and enriching space for folks like me to learn about the CRNA profession. All while addressing historic barriers to entry bipoc face when pursuing higher education.
I am so grateful to God who continues to open new doors for me time and time again.
By His grace I am going to be a certified registered nurse anesthetist! I’ve been blessed with the most
amazing support system, they are so so solid!
And thank you to my diversity CRNA community for empowering me to do my part to help diversify the profession, and for pushing me to get in the room and work it. Receiving an acceptance was a challenge in itself and I know the journey ahead will not be easy, but I am excited and ready.
Dr. Boateng, DNP, CRNA loading!
Luke 1:37 “With God all things are possible.”
Dear Dr. Gould,
I am extremely excited to announce that I have recently accepted admission into the Doctorate of Nurse Anesthesia Practice Program at Texas Wesleyan University for Fall 2024.
I wanted to take a moment to truly thank you for what you do. The event I attended in April 2024 at Midwestern University was the first time I had ever witnessed a professional and passionate environment where I not only felt welcomed but, where I belong.
I have had a passion for anesthesia since high school and your workshop allowed me to experience hands on simulation for the first time. Furthermore, the experience instilled more confidence in me and resonated with my purpose.
I know that this is not by luck but a blessing from my God to be able to attend my top choice and favored clinical site. I just wanted to share the news with you personally and my gratitude. I’m extremely excited to start this new chapter! To be continued!
Sincerely,
Breanna Blair BSN, RN, CCRN