Grade 1 View is the podcast for future CRNAs, by future CRNAs, sponsored by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) and presented by Beyond the Mask. AANA is seeking applicants for a first year student/resident CRNA to join the host team. Grade 1 View is a twice-monthly podcast with ~30 minute episodes. There is a 3-4 person host team that rotates hosting duties. Podcast topics are solicited by listener outreach and form available year round, and selected by the hosts and/or steering committee. Please note that the host position is a one-year term commitment (December 2025 - December 2026). Grade 1 View host team typically includes a first-, second-, and a third-year student/resident.
Questions about this opportunity? Contact Erin Ransford, AANA Director of Executive Programs / podcast director, at eransford@aana.com.

This call for applicants is limited to SRNAs/RRNAs that have at least 12 months left in their program as of November 1, 2025. Host submissions are due November 1, 2025.

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* 3. Cell Phone Number

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* 4. Home / Mailing Address

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* 5. Nurse Anesthesia Program / School

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* 6. Program Location (City, State)

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* 7. Program End Date (anticipated)

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* 8. Personal Statement / Statement of Interest

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* 9. If you are a listener of Grade 1 View, what do you think should or could be changed and why?

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* 10. What excites you about this opportunity?

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* 11. Link to Audio Sample (Optional)

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* 12. Upload a letter of support / acknowledgement from your program director.

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* 13. Upload CV

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