CRNA Personal Statement

MRI in the Personal Statement for CRNA School

My passionate desire to becomee a CRNA has intensified incrementally as I have worked alongside anesthesiologists and CRNAs in outpatient MRI, for more than 10 years now. My service in Outpatient MRI has allowed me to work in direct collaboration with the anesthesia team, review patient history and physical information, identify potential anesthesia risks, including allergies, and to educate and prepare the patients and their families before anesthesia induction. Post-inhalation induction, my responsibilities entailed IV starts and obtaining blood specimens as well as helping the CRNA to monitor transport to PACU.

In preparation for the rigors of the CRNA program, I began driving three hours each day to accept an offer of employment in a CVICU where I now have three years of ICU experience. Working in this high acuity ICU allowed me to learn rapidly by volunteering for the most challenging assignments, assisting in rapid sequence intubation and bedside sedation procedures, and recovering cardiothoracic and transplant patients directly from the OR. Thus, I have further advanced my knowledge base and experience directly related to Nursing Anesthesia. I have especially enjoyed mentoring new members of our team, helping me to be on the way to becoming the finest critical care nurse possible.

My observation of and interaction with anesthesiologists and CRNAs has been complimentary to the hours that I have spent shadowing CRNAs in the OR, facilitating my development of an advanced understanding of the role of the CRNA and very much confirming my goal to pursue a career in nursing anesthesiology. I have learned that in order to effectively and safely provide anesthesia, the nurse anesthetist must be able to gather an accurate history, perform a thorough assessment, and use their knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology to determine a plan of care that is safe and effective for the patient. With this understanding, in preparation for the intensity of the program, I have completed an undergraduate Chemistry course and graduate courses in Advanced Pathophysiology and Transition to Nurse Anesthesiology. Another vital component of my preparation was obtaining my Critical Care Registered Nurse Certification.

I am hungry to learn and always open to new ideas, policies, procedures, and especially innovations. I adapt quickly and operate with grace under fire, maintaining focus throughout intense and challenging situations. I am particularly enthusiastic about the opportunity to acquire a new dimension of knowledge through nursing anesthesiad, putting my experience to optimal good use and preparing me for my maximum contribution.

The diverse student body, faculty, and intense and challenging curriculum at ____ University would ensure my successful entrance into the profession and enhance my ability to contribute to our growth and celebrate our diversity. ____ University's DNP program will provide me with the optimal developmenet of my ability to administer anesthesia to diverse and complex patient populations from all walks of life.

I look forward to continuing to serve as a role model and mentor to the youth in my community, especially new graduate nurses and later SRNAs. I am also most keen about the prospect of going on mission trips in support of surgeons.

Thank you for considering my application to join the Nursing Anesthesia community at ____ University.

CRNA Personal Statement