What does wellness really look like for nurse anesthesia residents? Today, Kevin and Charity chat with second-year nurse anesthesia resident Cassie Keefe, co-chair of the AANA Resident Wellness Committee, to answer real questions submitted by residents across the country. From burnout and self-doubt to meal prep and mental health, Cassie, Kevin, and Charity share their strategies for academic and clinical success. Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: 🧠 Coping with burnout, imposter syndrome, and clinical self-doubt 🍱 Meal prep tips, grocery shortcuts, and SRNA nutrition hacks 🩺 Balancing wellness with high expectations in clinical 📚 Study strategies and the magic of Anki, Apex, and time-blocking 🫶 How to set boundaries with family & stay connected Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/grade-1-view/ Visit the AANA Resident Hub: https://www.aana.com/resident-hub/ Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246

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