Airway Exchange – Ep 16 – Elevating CRNA Board Prep Through AI Innovation

About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of AI on CRNA board exam preparation and education.

For CRNA students, everything can come down to one moment: the board exam. But is it fair to measure years of training, clinical experience, and growth with a single high-stakes test? In this episode, Joshua Olson DNP, CRNA, CRNA educator, and co-creator of the Ollivate app, joins Erin and Louisa to discuss board prep and the use of artificial intelligence in CRNA education. Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode: 🧠 Real learning happens through struggle and repetition 🤖 AI can enhance learning but not replace it 📚 Evidence-based strategies improve long-term retention ⚖️ Balance between performance, pressure, and growth matters Check out the Ollivate App: https://ollivate.com/ Follow @AirwayExchangePodcast on Instagram Submit a Topic: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/airway-exchange-podcast-request Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ Get the CE Certificate here (and directly submit to the NBCRNA): https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246

People in this episode

Hosts: Erin, Louisa

Guest: Joshua Olson DNP, CRNA

Topics covered

• CRNA education
• board exam preparation
• artificial intelligence
• learning strategies
• clinical experience

Keywords

• CRNA
• board exam
• artificial intelligence
• education
• learning strategies
• clinical experience
• Ollivate

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ollivate, Airway Exchange Podcast, NBCRNA

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