And, just like that, Kim Boit, starting new journey in one of the most diverse Nurse Anesthesia cohorts in the country at Rosalind Franklin University of Science & Medicine
“I am deliberate and afraid of nothing” ~
~Audre Lorde
As per Kim, Here's to the next 3 years of challenges, learning opportunities, and becoming the best anesthesia provider I can be.
I am extremely fortunate to embark on this journey with an exceptional and DIVERSE group of nurses!
Shoutout to Dr. Gould @lenagould and the entire Diversity CRNA community who have played an integral part in many of our journeys thus far, thank you for paving the way!
Also, I'm so proud to be a part of the RFU family!
Also, if AND when I go MIA, just know I'm surviving. A prayer or good vibes will go a longgg way.
A crna•ish moment per Yasmin Greene, Nurse Anesthesia Student
Here’s to the next 3 years!
Spent the week meeting a remarkable group of nurses. I have the pleasure of pursuing my doctorate with Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science DNP Nurse Anesthesia 2027 cohort
"I’m heading home from RFU orientation and the diversity of my class was exceptional. I’ve never seen anything like it. A lot of my classmates are members of Diversity CRNA. Thank you for the amazing work you’ve done to help us be seen!”
This is what admission equity, no GRE requirement and holistic admission consideration looks like at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science Nurse Anesthesia Program!
Per Casey Green, RRNA The Rosalind Franklin University Nurse Anesthesia Team 27 has entered the chat.
Honored to start the journey with the family.
Diversity CRNA side note: this is the work of @lenagould in action.
As per, Tia Muller, BSN, RN, CCRN:
I’m happy to share that I’ve started my Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse Anesthesia at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science!
Midwestern University and the University of Pittsburgh done, next up Rosalind Franklin of Medicine & Science...all filled to capacity.
Diversity CRNA 2024 Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop hosted at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science Nurse Anesthesia Student Moderator, Cordero Abdulla (August 16th - 18th) in Chicago!
“Hold fast to your dreams”…~ Langston Hughes
Fun fact: Out of a 60K CRNA Workforce, only 4% are Black CRNAs, 4% Hispanic CRNAs, 3% Asian CRNAs & 0.7% Indigenous CRNAs
In 2024, we have 5 Diversity CRNA Information Sessions & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop events with early professional socialization to increase representation. This fun fact moves us to do so.
A crna•ish story of Black men ICU RNs on trajectory of Nurse Anesthesia with value of Black men CRNAs present at Diversity CRNA Information Session & Airway Simulation Event hosted at Midwestern University.
May 2024, Marquise Grasty, starting at the University of Buffalo Nurse Anesthesia Program inspired day one!
Finally met Dr. Vincent Ford, DNAP, CRNA (Assistant Professor, Midwestern University) and spoke to Marquise Grasty, future CRNA!
Besides,
They’ll see how beautiful I am
And be ashamed—
I, too, am America.
~Langston Hughes
In 2022, we just completed the weekend long Diversity CRNA Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop at Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, CA.
Troy Alexander, ICU RN & Jewell Morris, Nurse Anesthesia Student, University of Southern California post event!
Fast forward 2024, Troy is a nurse anesthesia student at Mary Baldwin University & Jewell is a newly credentialed CRNA!
As per Aron King, MS, RN:
This has been an awesome read during breaks between writing. Shout out to Dr.
Derrick Glymph and Dr.
Chanadra Young Whiting!
Who else uses the Pomodoro technique?
And, just like that, Jenibelle De Guzman, BSN, RN, CCRN was accepted into Florida International University Nurse Anesthesia Program!
The best part, Dr. Jorge Valdes, PhD, DNP, CRNA (Dean & Former Program Director) presented on the Florida International University Nurse Anesthesia Program at the Diversity CRNA 2022 University of Pittsburgh Event!
Critical care nurses interested in nurse anesthesia, surround yourself with CRNA mentors & faculty that mirror you in hue and ambition in the early professional socialization stages! And, watch this space grow, magnificently!
Jenibelle, Congratulations on your Florida International University Nurse Anesthesia Program acceptance!
In 2023 video: Diversity CRNA Information Session & Airway Simulation Session Lab Workshop hosted at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Ephrem Gebrekidan, an Ethiopian ICU Nurse before applying to CRNA School. The best part, mentored by Black Men CRNAs & Ethiopian CRNAs.
In 2024, a matriculated Nurse Anesthesia Student at Keiser University (FL).
“My aspiration is to become a CRNA and make a meaningful difference, not only for my people but also for aspiring nurses who share this dream. Dr. Gould, you are the bridge that’s helping my dream become a reality, and I am determined to make you proud.”
In the end, it will be all worth it!
Jesse Dogan continuing to shine, be seen and show up for each clinical site representing Cedar Crest College Nurse Anesthesia Program
Besides,
They’ll see how beautiful I am
And be ashamed—
I, too, am America.
~Langston Hughes
Shellon Nicholson, BSN, RN, CCRN attended a Diversity CRNA 2023 Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop hosted at the University of Pittsburgh before applying to a nurse anesthesia program
Recently accepted into the University of North Florida CRNA Program! Bravo!!
Supported by CRNA mentors every step of the way!
Immediately after our free Diversity CRNA free mock interviews, Shellon was notified of upcoming interview at UNF. Myself and Dr. April Morris DNAP, CRNA was contacted by Shellon and we conducted mock interviews before actual. In 2024, UNF CRNA Program Bound!
**Attention Fellow Nurses Applying for CRNA School This Cycle:** per Taranjeet Singh Rathore, Nurse Anesthesia Resident from National University.
Taranjeet served on the graduate nurse anesthesia student panel at the Diversity CRNA 2024 Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop hosted at Midwestern University.
PRACTICE.PERFORMANCE.EXCELLENCE!
The key to a successful interview and a positive outcome is practice. Your preparation will shine through in your performance during the interview.
If I could offer you one piece of advice, it would be this: Be true to yourself. Tell yourself that you deserve this spot and practice diligently!
Special thanks to my mentor @lenagould for inviting me to serve on the RRNA panel. Lena has opened a lot of doors for me and I owe her a tremendous part in my journey.