Chelsea’s Journey to Becoming a CRNA by https://padlet.com/clindstrom_13/hswwfxdj1bcepqke Scroll to view en-us 2025-07-14 03:45:24 UTC 2025-08-03 23:28:07 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f39e.png June 2017 clindstrom_13 https://padlet.com/clindstrom_13/hswwfxdj1bcepqke/wish/3518481303 Graduated nursing school, passed the NCLEX and started my nursing career!

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]]> 2025-07-14 03:45:24 UTC https://padlet.com/clindstrom_13/hswwfxdj1bcepqke/wish/3518481306 2024 clindstrom_13 https://padlet.com/clindstrom_13/hswwfxdj1bcepqke/wish/3518481307 Trained in RRT, CRRT, open hearts, and ventriculostomies.

Started Precepting New ICU Nurses.

Furthered leadership role as PRN charge shifts as well as education roles around the hospital.

]]> 2025-07-14 03:45:24 UTC https://padlet.com/clindstrom_13/hswwfxdj1bcepqke/wish/3518481307 2025 clindstrom_13 https://padlet.com/clindstrom_13/hswwfxdj1bcepqke/wish/3518481308 Enrolled in additional courses to improve GPA and prepare for CRNA school.

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Begin MTSA Advanced Physiologic Foundations course.

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Shadow local CRNA’s, obtain at least 40 hours.

]]> 2025-07-14 03:45:24 UTC https://padlet.com/clindstrom_13/hswwfxdj1bcepqke/wish/3518481310 January 2026 clindstrom_13 https://padlet.com/clindstrom_13/hswwfxdj1bcepqke/wish/3518481311 Complete final copy of Resume.

Begin obtaining letters of recommendations.

]]> 2025-07-14 03:45:24 UTC https://padlet.com/clindstrom_13/hswwfxdj1bcepqke/wish/3518481311 April to August 2026 clindstrom_13 https://padlet.com/clindstrom_13/hswwfxdj1bcepqke/wish/3518481312 Complete applications for the list of selected schools.

Interview!

]]> 2025-07-14 03:45:24 UTC https://padlet.com/clindstrom_13/hswwfxdj1bcepqke/wish/3518481312 2027 clindstrom_13 https://padlet.com/clindstrom_13/hswwfxdj1bcepqke/wish/3518481313 Move and begin CRNA school!

Prior to this, not only will I continue to work in the ICU, but I will continue to enjoy traveling with my family.



*I anticipate moving and transitioning back into full time school/studying to be the hardest part.

]]> 2025-07-14 03:45:24 UTC https://padlet.com/clindstrom_13/hswwfxdj1bcepqke/wish/3518481313 2028-2029 clindstrom_13 https://padlet.com/clindstrom_13/hswwfxdj1bcepqke/wish/3518481314 While school and clinicals are of the utmost importance, self care will be as well. I am fortunate that this will be the easier part as I have an incredible support system. They were there for me through both my ADN and BSN programs, and are prepared to help me accomplish the next step in my career.

]]> 2025-07-14 03:45:24 UTC https://padlet.com/clindstrom_13/hswwfxdj1bcepqke/wish/3518481314 May 2030 clindstrom_13 https://padlet.com/clindstrom_13/hswwfxdj1bcepqke/wish/3518481315 Graduate CRNA school and prepare for National Certification Exam.

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This is a journey I am beyond exhilarated for because I have no idea where it will lead me, as the possibilities are endless. I have the opportunity to move to any part of the country for school, and as intimidating as it seemed at first, I am learning to find bliss in the unknown.

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