04/08/2026
I mean terrified! Almost obsessed with the thought of failure. Late 30’s. She had the grades. The ICU experience. The leadership. Well spoken. Moderately shy. Nurse less than 5 years. Active on the unit nonetheless. Spoke several languages. One certification.
The strange thing…
She kept saying, “What if I don’t get in?” She genuinely believed she wasn’t enough. She believed she wouldn’t get calls. She believed she wasn’t “ CRNA “ material.
I asked her: What if you do? We built a timeline. A realistic plan. A realistic application strategy in terms of schools to apply to. She applied to several. She interviewed at one and She got accepted on the FIRST and ONLY interview.
Fear of failure keeps many Future CRNAs stuck longer than rejection ever will. Fear can be crippling. Many strong, critically thinking nurses avoid applying simply because of fear.(Me)
Honestly, she had it all- she just needed someone to tell her and show her on paper.
Sometime you are inside your own story and sabotaging your opportunities.
DM” Ready”.