In this episode, I sit down with my former colleague and friend, Nicole Kellogg, CRNA, as she shares her inspiring journey of balancing CRNA school, motherhood, and marriage. Nicole opens up about the challenges she faced, from navigating difficult conversations with her husband to managing the demands of school with two kids—all during a pandemic!

In this episode, we cover:
👉 Nicole’s journey from aspiring lawyer to CRNA
👉 How she brought up CRNA school to her husband and navigated that tough conversation
👉 Should you apply to just one program?
👉 Handling doubts about balancing CRNA school with two kids
👉 Were there fears of damaging her kids?
👉 Transitioning into CRNA school and surviving it during a pandemic
👉 Working ahead with board studying + NCE tips
👉 Should you work during CRNA school?
👉 How she balanced clinicals all day and being a mom at night
👉 Managing marriage, kids, and the heavy demands of school
👉 Her stressful first day as a CRNA and transitioning into her new role
👉 Facing scrutiny from co-workers about going to CRNA school
👉 Choosing yourself so you can better show up for others

Nicole’s story is packed with wisdom, resilience, and practical tips for anyone pursuing CRNA school while balancing family life. She reminds us that sometimes we have to choose ourselves in order to show up well for others.

Connect with Nicole:

Follow her on IG here @_nicolekellogg_

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