How Did You Land Your First CRNA Role?

Share your story from nurse anesthesia school to your first position.

I landed mine by emailing the chief CRNA at my main clinical site about 6 weeks before boards, attaching my case log and two preceptor references, and asking for a one-day shadow — turned into a conditional offer for my “first position.” Not every system allows shadows, so if HR is rigid hit the portal first and then follow up with the chief; did you reach out before or after graduation?

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