Grade 1 View – S2, E21 – The Military CRNA Path: Autonomy, Leadership & Service

In this episode recorded at AANA Congress in Boston, Levi and Mackenzie explore the military CRNA careers of Jan Setnor, MSN, CRNA, Col. (Ret), USAFR, NC, and Greg Collins, DNP, CRNA. Both guests have experience providing anesthesia in deployed environments, and they open up about what military service taught them about practicing under pressure and serving as part of a larger mission. For any future CRNAs considering a military path, this conversation will help provide you with a clearer picture of the opportunities, responsibilities, and personal growth that can come with that choice.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

🎖️ Service Shapes Leadership: Military training builds confidence and discipline

🩺 Autonomy Becomes Essential: Downrange CRNAs may be the only anesthesia provider

🧰 Adaptability Matters: Limited resources force creative clinical thinking

📚 Training Goes Beyond Anesthesia: Military education develops broader skills

🧭 Know Your Path: Understand commitments before signing anything

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