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Becoming a CRNA isn’t just about mastering pharmacology, physiology, and airway skills. It’s about mentorship.
In this episode of Beyond the Mask, Kelly Elmore, DNP, APRN-CRNA joins the show to discuss one of the most critical and often overlooked elements of nurse anesthesia education: preceptorship training. From bridging classroom theory to real-time clinical decision-making, preceptors are the link between knowledge and confidence. And when that experience goes well, it can shape a career. When it doesn’t, it can leave lasting scars.
The conversation dives into what makes a strong preceptor, how it impacts safety and development, and what resources are available to support CRNAs stepping into this role.
Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode:
🧑🏫 Preceptorship Is a Role, Not a Side Task - Why teaching requires preparation, motivation, and support.
🤝 What Students Actually Need - Patience, autonomy, communication, and psychological safety.
⚖️ Balancing Control & Independence - Allowing residents to develop their own anesthesia style safely.
🔥 Burnout & Preceptor Fatigue - Supporting CRNAs who feel overwhelmed by constant teaching demands.
🌐 The Preceptor Resource Hub - On-demand, evidence-based tools to better equip clinical educators.
Important Links:
- The 1099 CRNA Institute
- Earn MAC Dev Credit
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