I just wanted to let you know that coming across your pharm lectures during my CRNA interview prep has been a GODSEND. I was getting a little overwhelmed today by trying to understand the receptors by myself, and it randomly came to mind that I should peruse around CCA and watch a pharm lecture! Best decision ever. I'm now on lecture number seven tonight because you've made these drugs and their cellular involvement so much easier to understand. You guys have a crazy amazing GIFT for teaching and have brought so much JOY in the stressful times of prepping for interviews. Thank you!!!!
Ariele
SRNA
I just got accepted into my top choice CRNA program. I can't explain how much CCA helped me prepare for my interview. I would listen to the pharmacology lectures on my way to and from work. One of the questions I was asked in my interview was "tell me everything you know about phenylephrine". I was able to explain everything down to the cellular level because of CCA. When I mentioned phospholipase C, inositol 1,4,5-triphosphate, and diacylglycerol, their jaws dropped. This membership has taught me so much and has helped separate me from the other candidates. I just wanted to say this to motivate everyone else that is applying or going for interviews soon. Good luck and you've got this!
CCA Member
SRNA
You two are literally helping me become such a strong nurse. I get a lot of compliments from the nurses I've been working with because I GET the processes. I had a patient with a patent foramen ovale this week and knew she needed bubble precautions because of the peds lecture I listened to literally on the way to my practicum that morning.
CCA Member
RN
Like most of your followers, I'm sure, I'm an RN ~grinding~ for that CRNA life haha. So I JUMPED at the chance to learn from you and Anna with CCA! I loooove it and I cannot stress how helpful and innovative it is. It really lives up to the name Confident Care Academy and it makes me feel better about treating my patients with every lecture.
CCA Member
RN
I wanted to send a sincere thank you to you for creating CCA. Had my first preceptorship shift yesterday, and I was able to: advocate for my patient to get appropriate pain control, explain to my preceptor, how exactly different vasopressors work (so cool to be able to teach my preceptor something too!), ask for another pressor based on the patient's condition, perform safety checks with zero prompting from my preceptor, perform an assessment with more confidence, overall feel more confident throughout the shift. I know I still have a lot to learn, but thank you both for making a generally stressful experience a little less so, and helping us baby nurses be better nurses. Ya'll are doing the Lord's work. Thank you for all that you do!
CCA Member
RN
+ Full access to the lecture library, mini courses, downloadable lecture summaries, handouts, and e-books.
+ Members-only access to in-person events, personal statement review, and mock interview services.
+ Access to the Confident Care Community for ongoing support.
+ Weekly Office Hours to get your questions answered.
+ Access ALL of the benefits of annual membership for life.
+ VIP access to CCA events and services including early bird signup and exclusive pricing.
+ Includes (1) FREE 1-on-1 career coaching session.
Check out our lecture bundles!
The New to ICU Pack
The essential foundations of critical care for new to ICU nurses from all backgrounds
The Cardiac Bundle
For mastering hemodynamics, adrenergic receptors, vasopressors, cardiovascular disease, and more.
Admissions Advantage
Demystify the road to CRNA school and help you stand out as an applicant.
Includes The Ultimate CRNA Shadowing Guide, The Anesthesia Beginner's Survival Guide, and practice interview questions.
Who is this for?
Confident Care Academy is for critical care nurses and aspiring CRNAs who are ready to take their clinical practice to the next level.
How does it work?
The CCA membership includes a portal of in-depth lectures, text based summaries for reference on the go, weekly live office hours, and a thriving community of like-minded nurses.
What makes CCA different?
CCA is the ONLY resource for nurses taught at the graduate school level so that you can master the journey to become a CRNA.
Does CCA Provide CE?
YES! Confident Care Academy is an approved provider of Continuing Education for Registered Nurses and CRNAs: California Board of Registered Nursing Provider Number CEP17864.
Who hosts CCA?
Chrissy Massaro: a nurse anesthetist since 2017 who specializes in cardiac and obstetric anesthesia.
Anna Jobe: a nurse anesthesiology resident and former travel and CVICU nurse since 2019.
Kate Freedman: a nurse anesthetist since 2018 who specializes in pediatric anesthesia.
Is CCA for me?
No matter where you are in your journey, our goal is to help you become confident in your care. We can’t wait to see you there!
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