Your shadow days can be some of the most high-yield experiences for you.
If you walk in unprepared, you’re missing out on a massive opportunity to collect some valuable data.
Your shadow experiences will yield some valuable information, which is why it is one of the first things you should do if you think you’re interested in becoming a CRNA.
Of course, you’ll get to see the role of the CRNA and how it differs from the ICU nurse or other APRNs. But, here are some things you may not have thought about:
You’ll learn (if you ask):
👉What are some of your favorite and least favorite things about being a CRNA? Or about this job in particular?
👉 What is something you were surprised to learn about the CRNA profession that you didn’t initially know?
👉 What were some pros and cons about the program that you attended?
👉 What skills as an ICU nurse do you think prepared you the most for CRNA school success?
Reflect on the qualities and characteristics of the CRNA that...