References for Course

References for Course

ABG Info

  • Marino, P. L. (2014). The ICU Book (4th ed.). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

  • Owens, W. (2018). The Ventilator Book (2nd ed.). First Draught Press.

  • Farkas, J. (2023). ABG, VBG, and pulse oximetry. Internet Book of Critical Care (IBCC). https://emcrit.org/ibcc/vbg/ EMCrit Project

  • Farkas, J. (2016). Top 10 reasons pulse oximetry beats ABG for respiratory failure. PulmCrit/EMCrit. https://emcrit.org/pulmcrit/pulse-oximetry/ EMCrit Project

  • Farkas, J. (2020). Understanding “happy hypoxemia.” PulmCrit/EMCrit. https://emcrit.org/pulmcrit/happy-hypoxemia-physiology/ EMCrit Project

Vent & Resp Physiology

  • Marino, P. L. (2014). The ICU Book (4th ed.). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

  • Owens, W. (2018). The Ventilator Book (2nd ed.). First Draught Press.

  • Farkas, J. (2023). ABG, VBG, and pulse oximetry. Internet Book of Critical Care (IBCC). https://emcrit.org/ibcc/vbg/ EMCrit Project

  • Farkas, J. (2020). Understanding “happy hypoxemia.” PulmCrit/EMCrit. https://emcrit.org/pulmcrit/happy-hypoxemia-physiology/ EMCrit Project

  • Farkas, J. (2016). Top 10 reasons pulse oximetry beats ABG for respiratory failure. PulmCrit/EMCrit. https://emcrit.org/pulmcrit/pulse-oximetry/ EMCrit Project

ARDs

  • Marino, P. L. (2014). The ICU Book (4th ed.). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

  • Owens, W. (2018). The Ventilator Book (2nd ed.). First Draught Press.

  • Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Network. (2000). Ventilation with lower tidal volumes as compared with traditional tidal volumes for acute lung injury and ARDS. New England Journal of Medicine, 342(18), 1301–1308. New England Journal of Medicine

  • ARDSNet. (2008). Ventilator Protocol. National Institutes of Health. ardsnet.org

  • Guérin, C., et al. (2013). Prone positioning in severe ARDS. New England Journal of Medicine, 368(23), 2159–2168. New England Journal of Medicine

  • Amato, M. B. P., et al. (2015). Driving pressure and survival in ARDS. New England Journal of Medicine, 372(8), 747–755. New England Journal of Medicine

  • Farkas, J. (2021). IBCC: ARDS. EMCrit/IBCC. EMCrit Project

  • ARDS Definition Task Force. (2012). The Berlin Definition. JAMA, 307(23), 2526–2533.

Sedation, Analgesia, NMB

  • Marino, P. L. (2014). The ICU Book (4th ed.). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

  • Owens, W. (2018). The Ventilator Book (2nd ed.). First Draught Press.

  • Barr, J., et al. (2013). Clinical practice guidelines for the management of pain, agitation, and delirium in adult ICU patients. Critical Care Medicine, 41(1), 263–306.

  • Farkas, J. (2020). Analgesia, sedation, and paralysis. Internet Book of Critical Care (IBCC). https://emcrit.org/ibcc/sedation/

Wean/Extubate

  • Marino, P. L. (2014). The ICU Book (4th ed.). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

  • Owens, W. (2018). The Ventilator Book (2nd ed.). First Draught Press.

  • Epstein, S. K. (2002). Decision to extubate. Intensive Care Medicine, 28(5), 535–546.

  • MacIntyre, N. R. (2001). Evidence-based guidelines for weaning and discontinuing ventilatory support. Chest, 120(6 Suppl), 375S–395S.

  • Farkas, J. (2021). Liberation from the ventilator. Internet Book of Critical Care (IBCC). https://emcrit.org/ibcc/extubation/

RSI

  • Marino, P. L. (2014). The ICU Book (4th ed.). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

  • Owens, W. (2018). The Ventilator Book (2nd ed.). First Draught Press.

  • Walls, R. M., & Hwang, J. (2018). Manual of Emergency Airway Management (5th ed.). Wolters Kluwer.

  • Farkas, J. (2021). Airway management. Internet Book of Critical Care (IBCC). https://emcrit.org/ibcc/airway/

Pharm Pearls

  • Marino, P. L. (2014). The ICU Book (4th ed.). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

  • Owens, W. (2018). The Ventilator Book (2nd ed.). First Draught Press.

  • Rhodes, A., et al. (2017). Surviving Sepsis Campaign: International guidelines for management of sepsis and septic shock. Intensive Care Medicine, 43(3), 304–377.

  • Farkas, J. (2021). Shock pharmacology. Internet Book of Critical Care (IBCC). https://emcrit.org/ibcc/shock/

Special Populations

  • Marino, P. L. (2014). The ICU Book (4th ed.). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

  • Owens, W. (2018). The Ventilator Book (2nd ed.). First Draught Press.

  • Farkas, J. (2021). Neurocritical care, OB, Peds, and shock pearls. Internet Book of Critical Care (IBCC). https://emcrit.org/ibcc/

  • American Heart Association. (2020). Pediatric advanced life support guidelines.

Ethics

  • American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA). (2022). Code of ethics for the certified registered nurse anesthetist.

  • Marino, P. L. (2014). The ICU Book (4th ed.). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

  • Farkas, J. (2021). Ethics in critical care. Internet Book of Critical Care (IBCC). https://emcrit.org/ibcc/

ICU Devices

  • Marino, P. L. (2013). The ICU Book (4th ed.). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

  • Owens, W. D. (2018). The Ventilator Book (2nd ed.). First Draught Press.

  • Weingart, S. (n.d.). IBCC: Internet Book of Critical Care. EMCrit Project.

CRNA Application & Interview Success Course

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Introduction: CRNA School Application & Interview Prep Course

  • Overview of CRNA Admissions Process
  • Types of CRNA Interviews: What to Expect and How to Prepare
  • What CRNA Programs Are Assessing During Interviews
  • How Interviews Weigh Against Other CRNA Admission Components
  • School Application Tracker

Preparing Your Mindset & Strategy

  • How to Develop a Strategic Narrative – Your “Why CRNA” Story
  • Understanding Your Personal Brand as a CRNA Applicant
  • Common CRNA Applicant Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)
  • Managing Stress and Imposter Syndrome in the CRNA Application Process

Core Interview Questions & Model Responses

  • "Tell Me About Yourself"
  • “Why Do You Want to Be a CRNA?”
  • “Why Our Program?”
  • "What Are Your Strengths and Weaknesses?”
  • "Leadership & Conflict Resolution Examples"
  • “What Do You Know About the CRNA Role?”

Responding to Clinical & Critical Thinking Questions

  • Common ICU and Anesthesia-Related Clinical Scenarios
  • Questions Assessing Judgment, Prioritization, and Rationale
  • Handling “I Don’t Know” Questions with Professionalism
  • Reviewing Key Clinical Concepts Effectively
  • Behavioral & Situational Interviewing for CRNA Applicants

Personal Statement & Resume Editing for CRNA Success

  • Understanding the Purpose of the Personal Statement
  • Structuring Your Personal Statement
  • Developing a Strong Personal Narrative
  • Self-Editing Strategies & Peer Review
  • Building a Targeted CRNA Resume
  • Finalizing and Customizing Your Documents
  • Sample CRNA Personal Statement

ABG Module: Interpretation, V/Q Matching, and Pathophysiology

  • Lesson 1: ABG Interpretation Basics
  • Lesson 2: ABG Interpretation (Interview + Rapid Clinical Use)
  • ABG Interpretation Practice Sheet.pdf
  • Hypoxemia Quick Reference Sheet
  • ABG Interpretation Quiz

Ventilation & Respiratory Physiology

  • Ventilation & Respiratory Quick Reference Chart
  • Lesson 1: Ventilation Modes – The Basics
  • Lesson 2: Ventilator Settings & Mechanics
  • Lesson 3: ARDS & Lung-Protective Strategies
  • Lesson 4: Troubleshooting & Complications of Mechanical Ventilation
  • Lesson 5: Weaning & Extubation
  • Lesson 6: Special Populations & Clinical Nuances
  • Lesson 7: Integrated Case Practice & Mock Interview
  • Vent & Respiratory Mock Interview Workbook.pdf
  • Lesson 8: Ventilation & Oxygenation Basics (Interview Focus)
  • Quick Quiz: Ventilation & Oxygenation
  • Ventilation and Oxygenation Quiz Result Explanations
  • Quick Case Studies

ARDS & Lung-Protective Strategies

  • ARDS & Lung-Protective Strategies
  • Case-based clinical scenarios
  • Quick Reference Table
  • Quiz with Rationales

Sedation, Analgesia, & Neuromuscular Blockade

  • Sedation, Analgesia, & NMB
  • Quick Reference Table
  • Clinical Scenarios
  • Quiz with Rationales

Weaning & Extubation

  • Weaning & Extubation Criteria
  • Case-Based Clinical Scenarios
  • Quick Reference Table

Airway Management & Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI)

  • Airway & RSI
  • Case-Based Clinical Scenarios
  • Quick Reference Table

Pharmacology Pearls for CRNA Candidates

  • Pharm Pearls
  • Quick Reference Table
  • Case-Based Clinical Scenarios
  • Quiz with Rationales: Pharm & Airway/RSI

Special Populations: Neuro, Cardiac, OB, and Pediatrics

  • Special Populations
  • Quick Reference Table
  • Special Populations Quiz with Rationales
  • Case-Based Clinical Scenarios

Devices the ICU RN Should Know

  • Core Devices
  • Quick Reference Table
  • Device Questions with Rationales
  • Devices
  • ICU Device Case-Based Drills

Professionalism, Ethics, and Critical Thinking in the CRNA Interview

  • Professionalism, Ethics, and Critical Thinking in the CRNA Interview
  • Case-Based Ethical Scenarios

Final Interview Prep

  • Cumulative Exam — CRNA Interview Prep
  • CRNA Interview Morning Checklist
  • Your CRNA Interview – You’re Ready
  • Final Practice: Role-Play Prompts for Interview Day
  • Answer Frameworks Guide – CRNA Interview Role-Play
  • References for Course

Bonus Module

  • How to Evaluate CRNA Programs Based on Fit
  • Financial & Lifestyle Readiness for CRNA School
  • Post-Interview Strategy