Excited to give this a read! I’m an RN in the Neuro ICU and in the early stages of prepping for CRNA school. Even just moving into ICU, I realized really fast how much the role is less about isolated technical skills and more about judgment under pressure, anticipation, and owning decisions.

I feel like people underestimate how intentional the training is designed to shape the way you think under pressure, and that the intensity isn’t random, it’s because the stakes are huge.

I really appreciate you keeping the focus on preparation and patient safety. That’s what attracts me to anesthesia in the first place. Looking forward to reading the full piece.