Colton chats with Dr. Jason Bolton, CRNA about his journey from ICU hustle to running the show at the head of the bed. Jason shares how he discovered anesthesia, the grind of ICU life, and what it really takes to survive CRNA school. From mentorship and emotional intelligence to the hard truths about the profession, this convo is packed with insight and inspiration for anyone curious about the CRNA journey.

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Jump Ahead to Listen:

[00:01:06] CRNA career journey insights.
[00:05:35] Inspiration to become a CRNA.
[00:08:16] Career path to CRNA.
[00:12:20] Travel nursing trends and opportunities.
[00:14:29] ICU vs. ER experience for CRNA.
[00:19:21] Interview process for nursing students.
[00:20:24] Competitive admissions process insights.
[00:23:00] CRNA application requirements overview.
[00:27:57] CRNA school challenges and realities.
[00:30:31] CRNA lifestyle and experiences.
[00:32:39] Solo work in anesthesia.

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Connect with Jason on social media:
Instagram: @bolt_crna