CRNA INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

What are you willing to sacrifice to become a crna?

I have prepared myself, friends and family for the journey that lies ahead. My loved ones understand how important this is to me and they understand that CRNA school will be my priority for the next 3 years.

Financial Planning?

I have financially prepared for crna ever since working in the ICU. Using the money I saved and taking out loans is how I intend on paying for school.

What does a CRNA do?

A crna is an advanced practice nurse who provide anesthesia to patients going to the OR or a procedure. It is an intricate job with a lot of responsibility.

Tell us when you had a conflict with a peer?

A coworker confronted me about about a ventilator setup in a patient's room that she wasn't content with. The patient and family members were present during this confrontation. I spoke with her outside letting her know that if there is ever an issue to resolve outside the room and not when family members are present. This can add to their stress as they may not know whats going on.

Don't know answer?

I don't know the answer to that but I forward to looking it up. I don't know how to fully explain what you're asking, but this is what I do know.

Strenuous program, how do you feel about that?

I know that there is a challenging road ahead with crna school. However, as a young adult I am ambitious and motivated. I have a great support system which include my parents who are there for me emotionally and financially and understand that these next 3 years will be my priority.

Your friend is embarrassed and asks you to lie about what happened.

I will never lie to patients/family members/healthcare team. I will assess the situation have a talk with my peer on what we can do next time so that the situation doesn't occur again.

What makes you tick?

-Not knowing why I'm doing what I'm doing. As an aspiring CRNA, knowing the why allows me learn and become a better professional. - Am I doing the best i can be doing right now? If not, what can I do to be better? This puts me in a constant cycle reassessing and challenges me to be better.

How do you handle stress?

Going to the gym allows me to destress and forget about all the problems I have and just focus on myself. When my gym session is over I am refreshed and ready take on any challenge.

What will you do if you don't get in?

I plan to reapply for the next cycle when it opens after receiving feedback and continuing to learn as much as I can in the next year.

How do you describe success?

Success to me may not be achieving a certain milestone. It's the slow continuous progress I make every day. As long as you're working hard and getting better each day is what describes success to me.

Example of when you showed leadership?

My peer seemed overwhelmed during her first MTP for a MGSW patient. To assist her I took charge in delegation by assigning each nurse their own roles and having the resident and surgeon come into the unit to assess the situation.

Who has influenced you the most?

Dr. Wali Khan, he is a CRNA and social media influencer who talks about persevering through tough situations all while maintaining a balance between family and faith. He's shown his hardships throughout his journey in CRNA school and came out successful all while staying close to his faith.

Example of when you worked on a team.

I work on a team everyday that I'm at work. Throughout my nursing career I've learned to do well in interprofessional collaboration. I'm confident that apply these same principles as an SRNA and eventual CRNA.

You're a new student and a surgeon says inappropriate things about a patient's weight.

I would say that many things can be attributed to this weight gain including hereditary, genetics, recent stressors, low income/no access to healthy foods. I understand that my role is to take advantage of this opportunity I'm given and learn as much as possible. I would not do anything to cause conflict in the OR. I'd address this issue in proper ways after the case and not engage with the physician. I would maybe bring up ways to reduce weight after the surgery as that can be beneficial to him.

How do you recover from failure?

I realize that mistakes may happen. It is most important to rectify that mistake by not letting it change your behavior and to worry about doing the next right thing.

What motivates you to do a good job?

Understanding the amount of responsibility I have in caring for my patients and that it is a privilege to care for critically ill patients.

Do you know how you learn best?

Through repetition. Constantly seeing the material over and over allows me to remember difficult concepts.

Tell me about the most difficult patient you've taken care of?

A MGSW patient, mainly the abdomen where a bullet hit his right hepatic artery. Came to the SICU post-op for resuscitation. Was maxed on 5 pressors while initiating MTP. Throughout the course of the night the patient developed abdominal compartment syndrome. Abdomen was opened bedside for relief. Was also taken to IR for embolization of RT hepatic artery. Pt ended up receiving over 120 units of blood products. Lost pulses shortly after stopping MTP and unfortunately passed away.

What is your strongest personality trait

My desire to always learn. To always know why I'm doing what I'm doing. It puts me in a constant cycle of learning and allows me to be the best professional I can for my patients.

What do you believe your role will be in this career field.

I believe as a diverse healthcare worker, my role is to close the disparity between patients of all types and color in the OR. To to be a safe, competent, and beyond prepared CRNA. To be one mentor and preceptor for those aspiring to be a CRNA in the future.

What question do you have for us?

- I would like to ask what keeps you here at RFU as there are many CRNA schools throughout the country?

- Do you have high fidelity sim labs?

- What are the next biggest changes that are being incorporated to RFU that we have not heard of yet?

- Any support systems in place for the students if needing extra help with didactic?

- What is your ideal SRNA candidate?

- What do students say are the hardest thing about the program?

If you had to pick a topic for doctoral dissertation, what would it be?

Neuropathic pain management for those diagnosed with diabetes. My mother has been a diabetic for over 20 years, it's been kind of hard seeing her struggle with her neuropathic pain. This is my motivation for the topic.

How will you fit into this program, how will you be an asset?

I am a disciplined person and understand how fortunate I would be to be accepted into this program. I fit into this program's mission statement as a diverse healthcare worker. Being successful within this program is my utmost priority.

Challenge/conflict you have overcome?

As a new grad nurse on orientation, my preceptor would often make fun of the mistakes that I made. There was one scenario where she made it a point to tell everyone on the unit my mistake. I understood that my responsibility at the time was to learn as much as I could from her so that I would prepared to care for patients on my own. Due to this i didn't confront her or bring it up to a manager. I never want to be the reason to cause conflict and would only confront someone if necessary. Knowing what I know now I would've pulled her aside and said "hey i understand I made a mistake but I would appreciate if you would keep it between us".

Example of someone telling you to do something you weren't comfortable doing.

I was taking care of a patient in septic shock, maxed on 5 pressors and anticipating a code blue. My nurse colleague who has been a nurse for over 20 years has instructed me to push 1mg of epi to give us some time to prepare for the anticipated code. I expressed my concern and explained how this should only be given during ACLS protocol and did not administer the drug even though my colleague became very upset with me.

Medication Error

If one were to happen i would consult the healthcare team, reassess the patient and need for further interventions and understand what must be done in order to avoid this error in the future. However, it hasn't happened yet.

How will you organize your time?

By creating a study schedule and holding myself accountable to it. Through prioritization and organization, I know that I will be able to successfully complete this program.

What does professionalism mean to you?

To be able to keep a positive attitude, deliver top-quality care, and maintain your integrity.

Saw that a preceptor stealing fentanyl? What would you do?

An ethical dilemma occurred when I was a charge nurse on the unit and then I was informed of a coworker stealing fentanyl vials from the Omni cell and seemed under the influence. I approached this coworker on what I had heard. After confessing she claimed to never do it again and for me not to report her. In this situation my primary responsibility will always be to ensure patient safety, and so I relieved her from her assignment and sent her home. Understanding that is a major safety and liability issue I reported it to my manager and she was let go. Although she was a good friend of mine at the time I understand that patient safety trumps any circumstance at any given situation.

What did you gain from those shadow days?

My shadow experience really solidified my decision that CRNA was the right profession for me. I was able to see the day to day life of a CRNA. From pre-op, I saw how compassionate he was with his patients being able to gain their trust right away. Intra-op I saw how competent, safe, knowledgeable, and beyond prepared he was when administering anesthesia, maintaining normal hemodynamics, placing invasive lines, airways. It made me realize that CRNAs have a very intricate job that requires a lot of responsibility.

Have you spoken to any of our students?

I have spoken with a 3rd year SRNA, from her I was able to learn about the many clinical sites you guys offer and what life is like as a student in this program.

Any finishing statements?

If offered an acceptance, i would be a huge asset to the program. I believe in prioritizing patient safety, not causing any conflicts, and taking every opportunity I can to learn as much as I can. I will represent this school well as a future CRNA.

Support?

I understand that won't be as available as I was as a nurse because I understand that this program is far more rigorous and requires far more time. I understand that I may miss family events such as weddings, birthday parties, etc. But i have prepared my family for as I have prepared as well. I've also spoken to SRNAs so i feel as if I'm ready for this program. A hobby of mine is weight lifting as I use it as an outlet and stress relief. These are some of the things I have done to prepare myself for the program.

What would you do in a situation where you had limited information and you had to make a decision?

In this scenario i would trust my preparation and knowledge to know what I'm doing is the right decision. My preparation has allowed me to be in this position that i am today. My experience as a rapid response nurse has also allowed to be able to quickly assess a situation and work with the healthcare team on a plan of action.

What if someone said a racist remark?

It can be a difficult situation to be in. Especially, if the remark was made about a patient. I need to make sure that patient safety is not jeopardized in this situation, as that is always the priority. I believe that you don't necessarily have to be friends with your colleagues, but their personal issues and values cannot come in the way of patient care. If it does, then it would need to be addressed in proper ways.

What would you do if someone was inappropriately touching you at a clinical site?

I am someone who understands that my role here is to learn as much as I can and take advantage of every opportunity i have all while ensuring patient safety. I would speak with this person in private on boundaries that should not be crossed in a polite manner. If the situation escalates, then i would report this person to the closest faculty.

Tell me about a time you were working with someone who wasn't pulling their weight? How did you deal with this person.

As a charge nurse on my unit I've experienced this a fair amount of time. Whether it be from travelers or new grads. I always prioritize patient safety within in any situation. I deal with this by periodically checking in on that person, by asking them the plan of care for the patient and what interventions you are doing for the shift.l. I also take it upon myself to notify the physician and residents of critical labs values and any acute patient change.

What skill will transfer over into CRNA?

Closed loop communication. I believe this skill is very important as it allows me to repeat what is said by the sender and allows for accuracy so that mistakes are prevented.

Two colleagues become intimate within your program. How do you handle that situation?

I understand that can be a tough situation to be in. The priority in this situation will always be to maintain patient safety. As long as they are not hindering patient care, I would have a private conversation with him on boundaries that cannot be crossed in a polite manner. I would only reach out to a supervisor/ faculty if necessary but this situation can prove to be a liability issue for the hospital and program so I would reach out to the closest faculty member i know and let them know.

Patient: "I don't want a nurse taking care of me, I want an anesthesiologist"

I understand how you may not be aware of this profession. However, not only are we ICU nurses with multiple years of experience, but on top of that we have 3 years of training in anesthesia to be able to provide safe anesthetics as we've been doing for over 100 years. We can get the anesthesiologist and he will explain to you that we will be working as a team. He may or may not be in the room, but one of us or both of us will be in arms reach of you at all times to make sure that you are safe.

Why CRNA and not NP?

For most of my career I have been exposed to mostly CRNAS. They have been so welcoming and compassionate. I've learned alot from them throughout my career. I look up to them and they have been my inspiration on my CRNA journey.

RFU Mission Statement

To prepare and educate diverse nurse anesthetist to provide high quality care in a competent, equitable and ethical manner.

How have you prepared for CRNA school?

I understand that CRNA school is far more rigorous and is going to require far more time. I have prepared myself as well as my family for the challenge ahead. I am fortunate that they will be there for me emotionally and financially if need be. I am also fortunate to have little responsibility at this point in my life so being successful within this program is my utmost priority. I have surrounded myself with CRNAs and SRNAs within the program who act as my mentors and will continue to do so within the program. Professionally, I've sought out any learning opportunities within my unit to best prepare me for my CRNA journey. This includes leadership opportunities of a charge nurse, rapid response nurse, and shadowing CRNAs within my hospital. By prioritizing this program and the continued support from my family and colleagues, I foresee myself excelling within this program.

Why RFU?

The reason I chose RFU is as a diverse learner, I believe in preparing and educating diverse nurse anesthetists, as stated in RFU's mission statement. I believe one of the major issues in healthcare is the lack of representation which leads to a greater healthcare disparity. An enrollment of 60% of diverse students shows me the commitment RFU has for support of diverse learners such as myself. RFU has an attrition rate of 2.9%, a first time boards pass rate of 87% for 2022, and an employment rate of 100% for graduates within 6 months of graduating. It really shows me that RFU prepares us for success in the future. This is why I chose RFU to purse nurse anesthesia.

Tell me about yourself

My name is Jawaad Shaikh. As you guys may already know I'm an ICU nurse and that's what put me in this chair ultimately. Outside of that I am a son of two indian immigrant parents who came here for a better future for me and my sisters. Growing up we didn't have much, but my parents never allowed us to live that reality. Early on I was placed in football and played throughout my high school years. I wasn't the biggest fan of playing the sport, but I felt it was something that I had to finish. I do however love to watch sports, especially football. I would like to claim to be the biggest bears fan who hasn't been to a game yet. For leisure, I also like to lift weights 5-6 times a week. From my years of playing football and lifting weights, I've learned about discipline and consistency which are values that I carry today. These values have allowed me to be steadfast during my toughest days in the ICU, and I also look forward to apply these same principles here at RFU. Thank you for much for your time today in interviewing me.

Tell me about a time you faced an ethical dilemma in regards to a patient and how you handled it.

Occured when I was a charge nurse on the unit. We had a patient with septic shock who had already coded twice and we were anticipating another code. I believe that the role of the nurse is to be the best of advocates for our patients. I proceeded to advocate for the resident to speak next of kin of the patient to determine further code status as I believed continuing to code the patient was ethically wrong. Initially, the resident was hesitant as the next of kin had initially rejected this idea. After further advocating and educating the next of kin and family members on the situation, the next of kin agreed to make the patient a DNR. Although I understand and respect the ethical values of others, my primary responsibility will always be the best interest of the patient.

What other schools have you considered?

I have applied to other schools. Including Marian University, and Samuel Merritt University. My reasoning is that I am very dedicated to becoming a CRNA. However, RFU's support for diverse student, many clinical sites, and low attrition rate are few of the many reasons that makes this program my school of choice.

Why do you you want to be a CRNA?

My mother's health is what led me to pursue nursing as a teenager. My interest in becoming a CRNA sparked when shadowing a CRNA for the first time nursing school. I was immediately attracted to his compassion as a healthcare provider as he gained the trust of his patients right away in pre op. In the OR I saw how competent, safe, and knowledgeable he was when handling his cases and how beyond prepared he was when answering any of my questions. Shadowing him made me realize that CRNAs are the number 1 advocates for their patients within the OR and that speaking for the patient when they are unable to speak for themselves is a CRNA's number 1 job. I work in the westside of Chicago which allows me the privilege of serving the underserved community that lack access to care. Becoming a CRNA will allow me to do the same as they work in many rural and underserved communities. They are a great resource for increasing access of care for those in need. I want to continue be apart of a change that works on closing the healthcare disparity within hospitals by serving the underserved.

Name 3 weaknesses

1. Trying to do everything on my own. Early on in my ICU career I would receive my patient assignment and just be focused on them. When the assignment was tough I would often feel alone. not understanding that I had coworkers around me that were there to help me, especially as a new grad. Becoming a charge nurse has help me realize how important it is to rely on your team when times are tough. These patients are acutely ill, and can take a turn very quickly. Now I make it a routine to check on my team to make sure they are ok and to also vocalize when I need help tough situations as well. I believe teamwork is an important component of healthcare. Knowing your role and the limitations of your role and resources is key for when to call for help. (USE THE WORD TEAM)

2. Handling criticism. Initially I thought of criticism as a sign that I wasn't performing well in the ICU. Now I see criticism as motivation and an opportunity to learn. I'm now always open to suggestions. I realize that there are multiple ways of doing the same this and their way may be more efficient than mine. Inviting this criticism can ultimately allow me to increase my own knowledge and become a better healthcare professional for my patients.

3. How much I care about what other people think of me. I understand that in life not everyone will like me and that not everyone in the OR may like me. However, it can be an added stressor for me. It is important to understand that you don't necessarily have to be friends with everyone of your colleagues but their personal perceptions of me cannot hinder patient care as that is always the priority. Unfortunately it took some time to shake off but I've gotten better in realizing that personal feelings does not matter when the priority is always maintaining patient safety.

3 strengths

1. Desire to learn. Ever since I started working in the ICU, my priority has been trying to learn as much as I could. Whether that be from physicians, residents, my nursing coworkers. I'm always taking out time to look up specific pathophysiology, pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of each drug I give. It allows me to increase in my own knowledge and in turn become a better health care professional and have the best patient impact I can.

2. Motivation. Im highly motivated. I find myself at a young age working as a charge nurse in a level 1 trauma center in the west side of chicago. It is not easy, but my motivation and my work ethic is what brought me here. I'm reminded of that as a charge nurse where my coworkers pick on me saying that i was born yesterday. I know they mean well and it only speaks to my motivation and my work ethic.

I believe it is a privilege to work in the ICU. I do not take it for granted. i am the first to offer a hand within my unit and seek out additional opportunities for growth. This includes being a charge nurse, rapid response nurse, nurse preceptor, and being a part of the unit committee.

3. Compassion. Unfortunately I have seen many death on my unit of teenagers and young adults in relation to gang violence. I have seen many mothers crying over their loved ones. I believe it is my responsibility to be one that shows compassion and comfort in this situation by offering a hand and being with them. I also make it a point to check in on my team and make sure that they are ok and they they know that they are not alone. It is an important aspect of being a nurse and I intend to carry this on as a CRNA.

What are your expectations of this program?

Ultimately, my expectation is that this program prepares me for success and allows me to pass boards within the first try. If I am struggling at any point within this program, I would like to have a support system that can help me be successful.

Faced a difficult challenge/Stood up for something?

Had a patient with alcoholic liver cirrhosis who was getting progressively more altered throughout the shift and needed to be intubated for airway protection. After multiple attempts of contacting the resident and voicing my concerns, the issue was disregarded. I eventually called a rapid response in the ICU. It was the most appropriate decision at the time and my patient ended up being intubated. I believe in situations where you don't have the best support system, you must do all that you can as a nurse to ensure patient safety as that is always the priority.

Describe a time where you made a mistake/failure.

Early on in my ICU career, I would often try to do everything on my own. When my assignment was tough, I would often feel like I was alone. There was a situation where I was overwhelmed when a patient required a massive transfusion. In trying to work in a quick manner, I ended up wasting units of blood and resources as the massive transfuser wasn't setup correctly. Although I'm grateful that the patient was not harmed in this situation, many resources were damaged due to my inability to ask for help. I've learned throughout my career that the best of leaders know when to ask for help. I beIieve teamwork is an important aspect of healthcare. Knowing your role and the limitations of your role are keys to when to ask for help. I now make it a point to vocalize when I need help in tough situations.

Describe your greatest accomplishment?

My greatest accomplishment during my ICU career was gaining the trust of my peers and manager and showing them that I was capable of admitting trauma patients as a new grad. My unit is very hesitant to admit traumas to new grads. To persuade them that I was capable of admitting traumas, I took every opportunity I had to admit., whether it be a surgical case, or MICU border. This showed my staff that I was motivated and capable and was awarded my first trauma patient as a new grad. This eventually led me admitting traumas on a regular basis and also led me to becoming a charge nurse early in my career as well.

How do you work under pressure?

I believe I work well under pressure. In situations where I'm under pressure I know to rely on my preparation and experience and know that the decision I am making is the right decision. I believe my preparation is what has gotten me to this point in my life. My experience as a rapid response nurse has allowed to enter a patient's room, quickly analyze the situation, and work well with the interprofessional team to come up with a quick plan of action, using closed loop communication for accuracy and ensuring patient safety.

Example of when you showed leadership.

Alcoholic liver cirrhosis example.

Biggest influence/advancing the profession

My biggest influence is DR. Mohammed Jamal Deen. He is a CRNA, social media influencer, and mentor of mine. He talks about persevering through tough situations all while maintaining a balance between family and faith. I love to advance the profession not only in chicago but also worldwide. I want to continue to advance the crna profession by doing work and medical missions in less developed countries. Somebody I admire who is a crna has performed many medical missions around the world. Not only has he advanced the profession within this country, but worldwide people are knowing what crnas are. I aspire to be someone like him in the future. That's what I want to be able to give to this profession.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years/Why should we choose you over other candidates?

I see myself as a diverse, doctorate prepared CRNA who does all he can to close the healthcare disparity within the OR. I see myself as a mentor and preceptor for those aspiring to be CRNAs. I also believe in advancing the profession not only within my city but also worldwide. Someone who I admire who is a CRNA does much work and medical missions all across the world. I intend to be CRNA like him and perform medical mission in less developed countries so that not only people within this country, but worldwide will know what CRNAs are.

Are you ok with travelling far for clinical sites?

This program will be my utmost priority for the next three years, I'm willing to travel to any clinical site to be successful within this program. Traveling to many clinical sites will also allow me to experience different anesthesia care team models.

Whose fault is it if a student fails an exam, teacher or student?

The student. I understand that at the DNP level, learning is very independent. The teacher is there to guide me towards the right direction but all the work is to be done by me.

Questions to ask.

- Would you trust your senior students to perform anesthesia on you?

- I understand that POCUS is a new way of diagnosing patients with the ultrasound. How do you include POCUS into the program?

- Why did you choose to work at RFU over any other CRNA program?

- I would like to ask what keeps you here at RFU as there are many CRNA schools throughout the country?

- Do you have high fidelity sim labs? Will we learn about nerve blocks and how will nerve blocks be incorporated in sim?

- What are the next biggest changes that are being incorporated to RFU that we have not heard of yet?

- Any support systems in place for the students if needing extra help with didactic?

- What is your ideal SRNA candidate?

- What do students say are the hardest thing about the program?

- How do you prepare us for boards?

- Are there any opportunities for remediation if I failed an exam?

Tell me about your experience.

I work in the SICU at MT. Sinai hospital, one of the busiest level 1 trauma centers in Chicago where the acuity is quite high. The majority of my patient population includes MGSW victims and motor vehicle crash patients which I recover post operatively in the SICU, giving me the opportunity to implement trauma specific protocols including massive transfusions. Working in the west side of Chicago at Mt. Sinai hospital also gives me the privilege of providing care to underserved patient populations that lack access to care with low resources. I've unfortunately witnessed the healthcare disparity that continues to hinder proper care for these diverse patient populations. Working here has made me realize the need for diverse healthcare workers is critical in advancing these patient populations and gaining trust within the community to close the disparity within hospitals.

MTP is indicated in patients undergoing hypovolemic shock which can be related to trauma or surgery. Along with blood it is important to administer clotting components as prolonged hypoperfusion can lead to acidosis and hypothermia as well which can interfere with clot formation within the body. The protocol of ratio of products within my hospital is 6PCs, 6FFPs, 1PLT, 1CRY. Studies have shown TXA has been beneficial in preventing fibrinolysis. Some complications from MTP can include hypocalcemia which can lead to cardiac dysrhythmias, and abdominal compartment syndrome.

Increasing diversity

CRNA's work in many rural and underserved communities. They are a great resource for increasing access of care for those in need.

What did you gain from your shadowing days?

My shadow experience really solidified my decision that CRNA was the right profession for me. I was instantly attracted to his compassion as he was able to gain the trust of patient right away in pre-op. I saw how competent, safe, and beyond prepared he was in the OR when handling his cases and answering all of my questions. Shadowing him made me realize that CRNAs are the number 1 advocates for their patients in the OR and that speaking for the patient when they are unable to speak for themselves is a CRNAs number 1 job. I aspire to be a CRNA like he was and continue to be the best of advocates for my patients.

Working in the westside of Chicago allows me to serve the underserved community that lack access to care.

Becoming a CRNA will allow me to do the same as they work in many rural and underserved communities. They are a great resource for increasing access of care for those in need. I want to be part of a change that continues to close the healthcare disparity within hospitals.

He continued to utilize laryngeal mask airways for each case as he explained its advantages of a less invasive airway that decreases airway trauma. As it is uncommon in the ICU, laryngeal mask airways are favored in the OR as it is quicker and tends to cause less discomfort for the patient

What do you like about our program?

Low attrition rate, many clinical sites, and front loaded program.

Teamwork

I believe teamwork is an important component of healthcare. Knowing your role and limitation of your role and resources is key for when to call for help.

Who should have more decision making in regards to the class?

I believe the professors should have the most say, but also open to being flexible and accommodating to students. I understand that at the DNP level, learning is very independent. The professors will be there for us as a guide but all the effort has to be put in by the student. I also understand that this program is very fast paced. Accommodating too much to students can have us fall behind.

How have I prepared in terms of finances?

I have been preparing for CRNA school ever since getting a job within the ICU. I've taken every opportunity to save as much as I can over the years. I'm also very fortunate to have parents who will be there for me financially if need be. I intend on taking out loans for tuition costs. and pay for the cost of living with the money I have saved.

Tell me about your unit engagement

I have been on my unit committee for over a year now. My compassion towards my team and a healthy work environment has been displayed through our monthly meetings where we discuss issues and possible solutions within our unit. This is also where I have the opportunity to display our statistics of a hand hygiene audit which I perform once a month. I represent myself as a leader on the unit as I am a charge nurse, rapid response nurse, and nurse preceptor on a regular basis. I also had the opportunity of completing the clinical ladder project within my hospital, which is a series of activities and topics that displays my commitment to improving my unit. This includes presenting articles from the AACN and volunteering as well.

Why Marian?

The reason I chose Marian University is because I consider myself a diverse learner who models advocacy for my patients and believe in producing CRNA's who provide culturally competent anesthesia care as stated in Marian university's vision statement. I work in the westside of Chicago which allows me the privilege of providing care to the underserved patient population. I believe I will fit in well with this program and their mission statement of being the best of advocates for my patients regardless of their socioeconomic status.

Marian university also has an attrition rate of 4.2%, and a first times boards pass rate of 82.6% in 2022, this shows me that Marian university really prepares us for success in the future. Many clinical sites.