# Grade 1 View – S2, E15 – Surviving Clinicals: Lessons from Future CRNAs

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Podcast: [Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs](https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas-918982)
Published: 2026-07-21T06:53:00+00:00
Episode link: https://beyondthemask.podbean.com/e/grade-1-view-%e2%80%93-s2-e15-%e2%80%93-surviving-clinicals-lessons-from-future-crnas/
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Duration seconds: 2681

## Resource

Every nurse anesthesia student loses sleep over clinicals, wondering whether they’re prepared enough to keep up. The truth? Everyone struggles in the beginning, even the students who seem to have it all together. In this episode of Grade 1 View, Mackenzie leads the discussion with Levi and Nicolas to share honest stories from their first months in clinicals. They’ll open up about embarrassing mistakes and imposter syndrome, while providing lessons on stress management and learning to laugh at yourself, this conversation is a reassuring reminder that becoming a CRNA is a journey—not a test of perfection. If you're about to start clinicals, this is the conversation you'll wish you heard on day one. Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: 😬 First-Day Nerves: Walking into the OR for the first time 💉 Clinical Mistakes: The embarrassing moments everyone experiences 🧠 Mental Resilience: Coping with criticism and difficult days 🤝 Finding Great Mentors: The impact of supportive preceptors ❤️ Perspective & Growth: Why mistakes are part of becoming a CRNA Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/grade-1-view/ Visit the AANA Resident Hub: https://www.aana.com/resident-hub/ Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246

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