Boost Your CRNA Board Prep with Ollivate’s Exam Builder
Learn how Ollivate’s Exam Builder helps SRNAs and CRNAs create custom practice exams, track progress, and study smarter for the NBCRNA boards and clinical success. If you’re an SRNA/RRNA prepping for boards or a CRNA brushing up on your knowledge, you know how important focused study time is. That’s where Ollivate’s Exam Builder comes in. […]
Why Competition & Social Learning Make You a Better CRNA Student
Discover how social learning and gamified study tools can supercharge your CRNA exam prep. Explore how Ollivate helps you stay motivated, retain more, and succeed on the NCE. Preparing for the National Certification Examination (NCE) is a big milestone on your journey to becoming a CRNA. And let’s be honest—studying solo can get tough. But […]
Interleaving: The Evidence-Based Study Technique CRNAs and SRNAs Shouldn’t Ignore
Boost exam performance and long-term retention with the interleaving study technique. Learn how CRNAs and SRNAs can use this proven strategy to study smarter using CRNA exam prep tools. As an SRNA or CRNA, you’ve got no time to waste. Whether you’re deep in CRNA board review, preparing for clinicals, or juggling CE requirements, you […]
CRNAs Explained: The Experts Behind Every Safe Anesthesia Experience
What is a CRNA? Discover the vital role Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists play in delivering safe anesthesia care. Learn how they’re trained, where they work, and why they’re essential to modern medicine. Plus, find smarter ways to prepare for your own CRNA journey. What Is a CRNA? Every time anesthesia is used—for surgery, childbirth, trauma […]
Photographic Memory? Here’s What Really Works for CRNA Exam Success
Photographic memory is a myth—but evidence-backed study tools like spaced repetition and active recall can help you crush your CRNA exam prep. The Allure of Photographic Memory The idea of a “photographic memory” is incredibly tempting—especially when you’re deep in CRNA exam prep or struggling through dense material. But while some individuals have exceptional recall, […]
Turn Mistakes into Mastery: Smarter Learning Strategies for SRNAs and CRNAs
Discover how embracing mistakes can accelerate your journey to becoming a confident CRNA. Learn evidence-based strategies like spaced repetition and gamification to transform errors into stepping stones for success. Why Mistakes Are Crucial in Nurse Anesthesia Education In the high-stakes world of nurse anesthesia, mistakes are often viewed with trepidation. However, research indicates that errors […]
Mastering the Teach-Back Method: A Proven Strategy for Nurse Anesthesia Learners
Discover how the Teach-Back Method enhances learning and patient communication for SRNAs and CRNAs. Learn practical steps to implement this evidence-based technique today. Struggling to Retain Complex Information? Teach It to Learn It. As a Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist (SRNA) or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), you’re no stranger to mastering high-stakes, high-volume knowledge. When […]
The Anesthesia Lawsuit: How CRNAs Fought for Their Place in Healthcare
Discover the pivotal legal battles that established the role of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) in healthcare. Learn how CRNAs continue to shape the future of anesthesia care. Did You Know? Nurses Were the First to Administer Anesthesia! Imagine an early 20th-century operating room—no advanced monitors, just a dedicated nurse ensuring patient safety and comfort […]
Anesthesia’s Unsung Pioneers: Women Who Transformed the Field
In the early 20th century, anesthesia was often dismissed as a mere adjunct to surgery—a task delegated to nurses, predominantly women, because it wasn’t considered “real medicine.” Yet, these women were not just filling a gap; they were innovating, developing techniques that laid the groundwork for modern anesthesia care. Their contributions, though pivotal, were frequently […]
Spaced Repetition: The Proven Study Hack to Retain More & Cram Less
Discover how spaced repetition can revolutionize your study habits, helping you retain more information and reduce cramming. Learn how Ollivate integrates this technique to support healthcare students in mastering critical concepts. Ever spent hours cramming for an exam only to forget everything a week later? It’s frustrating—but totally normal. Our brains aren’t designed to retain […]