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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you CSPA for the resources provided. I wish I knew about the page sooner (1 year prior to starting applications) so I could have ease into the content. However, the condensed information provi... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've been a nurse for 8 years, have a 3.8 GPA, and 311 GRE score. After 3 interviews, where I was rejected admittance, I realized I needed a more formal avenue of study when it comes to the pathophysi... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Well worth the money! CRNA School Prep Academy was instrumental in helping me prepare for my anesthesia school interview. As a CCRN, ICU nurse, and paramedic, I had a strong clinical background, but t... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good experience! It's very thorough and detailed. Great for people who are thinking about going to CRNA school. If you've already decided and have lots of the leg work done it's not as helpful. It is... See more

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  1. Educational consultant
  2. Career and Education Provider
  3. Career Coach
  4. Career guidance service
  5. Graduate University
  6. Registered General Nurse

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CRNA School Prep Academy is the premier online mentorship hub designed to guide and support nurses on their journey to becoming Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists. We've proudly helped over 3,000 nurses (and counting!) achieve their dreams of becoming a CRNA. CSPA stands out by offering personalized mentorship, in-depth educational resources for both ICU Nurses and Pre-Anesthesia curriculum plus a vibrant community of both aspiring CRNAs and seasoned professionals including experienced CRNA Program Faculty Mentors. At CRNA School Prep Academy, we understand the complexities and challenges of the CRNA admissions process. Our tailored approach includes comprehensive online courses, live webinars, small-group coaching sessions and interactive community support designed to enhance your application and interview skills while laying the foundation for success as a Nurse Anesthesia Resident. Whether you're just starting to explore the world of nurse anesthesia, are ready to refine your application or need help preparing for that interview, CSPA provides all the tools you need to succeed. Our mission is not just to prepare you for acceptance into CRNA school but to ensure you thrive throughout your educational journey and beyond. Become part of our community that celebrates each step towards becoming a CRNA with encouragement & expertise- Join CSPA today!


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5 Stars!

Extremely prompt response from all administrators. Always willing to go the extra mile and help out with anything that you need. Very beneficial and they have creating a fantastic environment.

7 December 2020
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Reply from CRNA School Prep Academy

Hi Grant,

Thank you so much for your kind review! We really appreciate your kind words! So happy you found CRNA School Prep Academy helpful in your road to CRNA!

Cheers to your future!

Jenny

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Money Maker

I joined this site as it was a compilation of resources that could not be found online through convention means. It also provided access to CRNA mentorship which I did not have.

This site is now charging for features (mock interviews, document review, etc) that were free only a month before (unannounced change). I believe the intent of this is to provide SRNAs an option to make money for consultation services to perspective CRNAs while reducing the time investment from the founder.

Discussion forum was also removed without notice. Reference materials and links are often to their personal associates (apps, etc). Each day seems like more of a cash grab, funded by RNs dreaming of career advancement to a field that (in reality) most of them will never be able to study. Transparency is needed as the site feels more and more like a racket amongst a small group of CRNAs & SRNAs.

There are some features that are truly valuable (interview videos, etc) but it is very disheartening to see a shift towards giving less and less in the form of included services to their members. Their value of membership is diminishing while they place high values on what is provided ($20+ to watch a single recorded webcam discussion if nonmember for example) therefore I cannot rate these services more than 3/5 at this time.

Exchanging money for mentorship does not sit well with me.

4 December 2020
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Reply from CRNA School Prep Academy

Dear CustomerRN,

We are so sorry to hear you feel this to be true of our mentoring program.

We apologize for the misunderstanding that our services ( essay, resume and mocks) were included because these services were always at an additional cost and only available to current students. The founder has offered free mock interviews with an exchange of that mock interview to being shared among her community for fellow aspiring students to benefit from.

The founder of CRNA School Prep Academy, Jenny Finnell, was doing all of these services, (mock interviews, essay, resumes, one on one calls) for her students until it became clear she did not have the time to adequately help all of her students. CRNA School Prep Academy is now over 550 students strong.

In order to keep serving our students we brought in 5 talented and passionate SRNA’s and 1 anesthesia faculty member who help provided these services in a timely manner.

We appreciate your feedback about the forum because it is still active. We just updated our dashboard to make services easier for students to find but possibly in the process made the forum less accessible. We will look into this problem as soon as possible!

CRNA School Prep Academy currently does not have any affiliate relationships with apps other than Amazon for recommended books and resources that are tried and true to help you along your journey to become a CRNA. We are required to place disclaimers for the items that are linked to an affiliate account.

We now do monthly workshops that count towards CERPS for CCRN renewal. We do allow non-students to take advantage of these workshops for a small additional fee to make it fair to our paying members. We are currently working on getting accredited so we can offer CE’s for these workshop in the future through the AACN. These workshops are presented by anesthesia faculty members and CRNA’s who have the students best interest at hand. We do dedicate a lot of our time and own resources into preparing and delivering these courses.

We would be happy to refund your membership in full! Please reach out to support@crnaschoolprepacademy.com to request your refund.

We would like nothing more than to make things right for you.

We have the free Facebook community (I.C.U. Dreaming About Anesthesia by CRNA School Prep Academy) that you can join for free mentoring towards your dream.

Cheers to your future!

Kindest regards,

Jenny and CRNA School Prep Academy team!


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jenny and CRNA School Prep Academy have…

Jenny and CRNA School Prep Academy have already been such a huge help in my journey towards my dream of becoming a CRNA. The program has such amazing resources, including mock interviews, resume and CV help, webinars, and so much more. Even just the community created on social media of fellow members and staff had been spectacular. When I doubt myself, I come here and know that I’ve got this. And there is help out there. What a godsend.

18 November 2020
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Reply from CRNA School Prep Academy

Hi Nikki,

Thank you so much for your kind words! I know you have been around from the beginning!! I appreciate your loyalty! I am so honored to have you as a student and look forward to sharing on the joy the day you gain your acceptance to CRNA School!

Cheers to your future!

Jenny

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing resources!

I am greatful to be part of such a wonderful community. Jenny is amazing and goes above and beyond to help aspiring CRNAs. Thank you very much for creating the Academy!

17 November 2020
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Reply from CRNA School Prep Academy

Hi Angelina,

You are so sweet! Thank you for the shoutout! I am so glad you are finding the support and guidance you need to make your journey to CRNA a good experience!

Cheers future CRNA!

So proud of you!

Jenny

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jenny has created an invaluable…

Jenny has created an invaluable resource for aspiring SRNAs. The site has so many different categories and ways to test your knowledge. Her mock interview process helped me tremendously during my interview.

17 November 2020
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Reply from CRNA School Prep Academy

Hey Steve,

So incredibly proud of you and how far you have come! It has been such a pleasure getting to know you and I am so honored to be apart of your journey! You are the definition of grit and resilience! I can not wait for the day that we can both shout your success from the rooftops!

Onward you go my friend!

Jenny

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Prep Academy for the win!

Jenny and her team are truly a Godsend for those anywhere in the process of becoming a CRNA. There are SO many resources available. The networking is incredible. I could tell from the beginning that Jenny is truly passionate about helping others make their anesthesia dreams come true. No matter where you are in your journey this is worth every penny!

16 November 2020
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Reply from CRNA School Prep Academy

Thank you Kati for taking the time to write this review! I can't express enough how much it means to me to be able to help others on their journey, and your feedback is invaluable as I strive to provide the best support possible!

-Jenny

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

awesome resource

Absolutely awesome resource and it helped me become successful. Passionate and caring team who wants you to do your best. I highly recommend!

16 November 2020
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Reply from CRNA School Prep Academy

Thank you Lara!! We appreciate you taking the time to leave your feedback about CRNA School Prep Academy.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

CRNA School Prep Academy

CRNASchoolPrepAcademy has greatly prepared me for my interviews. After my first denial letter I need help and I found CRNASchoolPrepAcademy. Which this made a night and day difference in not just my interviewing but as a healthcare provider!

16 November 2020
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Reply from CRNA School Prep Academy

Brian, we are so thrilled you were able to get the help you needed! Thank you for taking the time to write this review and share your experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great resource!!!

Great resource for people aspiring to be a CRNA. 100% recommend for anyone who is interested.

16 November 2020
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Reply from CRNA School Prep Academy

Thank you Desiree!! The time you took to write this is much appreciated!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

CRNA PREP ACADEMY is one of a kind

CRNA PREP ACADEMY is one of a kind! Talk about leading with kindness! Jenny has created a safe space where people on different stages of the journey can learn and grow. The academy is packed with concise information and the team is always coming up with better ways to serve us. My mock interview with Jenny was a major factor in meeting my goal. CRNA prep academy delivers everything it promises and then some!

16 November 2020
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Reply from CRNA School Prep Academy

Thank you for your awesome feedback! I am so thrilled that you found the help you needed in a supportive way. Congratulations in reaching your goal!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

CRNA School Prep Academy is an amazing…

CRNA School Prep Academy is an amazing resource, and helped me tremendously in my preparation for my CRNA school applications. As a result, I was accepted! Nothing but truly positive things to say about Jenny and CRNA School Prep Academy.

-Cori Stone

16 November 2020
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

100% Recommended for CRNA School

I purchased the Yearly Subscription to CRNA School Prep Academy because I realized the value in this membership and knew a long-term commitment to Jenny and her wonderful community would be worth it straight out. I started as a member of the free ICU Dreaming About Anesthesia Facebook group, and then joined the Academy after it was launched. There is access to invaluable information in one place; from school interview styles/statistics to resources like mock interviews and resume/essay writing that can be set up with Jenny’s expanded team! Where else can you access current SRNAs and practicing CRNAs up to and including Admissions personnel? Only here! Jenny is sweet, intelligent, approachable, and really cares about us Nurses with these lofty goals actually achieving our dreams to become anesthesia providers! I’m still in the process of achieving my dreams, but I know that CRNA School Prep Academy will be an integral part of making it to my next step!

15 November 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love it!

This is such a great resource, and gave me peace of mind about my journey to becoming a CRNA! I feel very prepared and like I have a support system now.

19 October 2020
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

While I understand reviewers have a…

While I understand reviewers have a tight and busy schedule, it will be helpful to assign someone who can give feedback within 24hrs. Josiah was awesome. Hope to see some changes in this regard. Thank you

25 September 2020
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Reply from CRNA School Prep Academy

Thank you for your feedback! We strive to provide timely feedback and services but appreciate your understanding that sometimes the schedule is a bit tight. We will absolutely keep this feedback in mind as we continue to grow our services and support team!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great program

CRNA School Prep Academy is a great starting point for anyone in the planning phase. Especially if you are someone that is clueless to the entire process of applying to CRNA school. I joined during the end of my application phase. I still found the information on the website to be informative. Jenny is awesome and has a wealth of knowledge. She works hard to try and give each person what they need.

19 September 2020
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Reply from CRNA School Prep Academy

Thank you for your kind words about Jenny and the CRNA School Prep Academy program. We are glad to hear the resources were helpful to you, and appreciate the time you took to provide feedback!

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