The Nomadic Clinician
Welcome to The Nomadic Clinician Podcast! I’m your host, David Warren— a CRNA and Emergency Nurse Practitioner. This podcast is your go-to space for everything CRNA, NP, travel healthcare, and real, unfiltered conversations. Whether you’re exploring the CRNA path, navigating life as an NP, transitioning between roles, or simply want the inside scoop on working in anesthesia, emergency medicine, or remote settings — you’re in the right place.
Episodes
Episode 10: Was CRNA School Actually Worth It?
In this episode of The Nomadic Clinician, I’m answering one of the most common — and complicated — questions I get: Was it all worth it?
From the grueling years of study, sleepless nights, and financial investment to the reward of autonomy, impact, and career freedom — I’m unpacking the full picture of what CRNA school gave me (and what it took). We’ll talk job satisfaction, pay, lifes...
Episode 9: What I Wish I Had Known Before Stepping Into the OR as a Nurse Anesthesia Resident
Welcome back to The Nomadic Clinician! I’m your host, David Warren — CRNA, Emergency Nurse Practitioner, and former anesthesia resident who learned a few things the hard way.
In this episode, I’m sharing the unfiltered truths I wish someone had told me before my very first day in the OR as a student. From managing imposter syndrome to lear...
Episode 8: What to Look for When Landing Your First CRNA Job
Welcome to The Nomadic Clinician! I’m your host, David Warren — a CRNA and Emergency Nurse Practitioner who’s navigated the job market from both sides of the advanced practice fence. In this episode, we’re talking about what really matters when choosing your first CRNA job.
From salary and call schedules to autonomy, culture, and mentorship — I’ll walk you through the key...
Episode 7: New Grad CRNA | That Awkward Period Between Graduation and Starting Work
Welcome back to The Nomadic Clinician! I’m your host, David Warren — dual-certified CRNA and Emergency Nurse Practitioner. In this episode, we’re tackling the weird, quiet, and often overlooked in-between: the awkward period between graduating from CRNA school and actually starting your first job.
I’ll dive into what it’s like to shift from the nons...
Episode 6: My First Shift as a New Grad CRNA | Day in the Life of a CRNA
Welcome to The Nomadic Clinician! I’m your host, David Warren — CRNA and Emergency Nurse Practitioner. In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my very first shift as a new grad CRNA.
After waiting several months post graduation (licensing/hospital credentialing), here's what my very first day as a CRNA looked like. You’ll also hear how the transit...
Episode 5: Working in Wilderness Medicine in Rural Alaska as a Nurse Practitioner
Welcome back to The Nomadic Clinician! I’m your host, David Warren — CRNA, Emergency Nurse Practitioner, and passionate advocate for non-traditional career paths in healthcare. In this episode, I’m sharing what it’s really like to work as a nurse practitioner in one of the most remote and rugged environments in the U.S.: rural Alaska.
From medevacs an...
Episode 4: Should You Become a CRNA or an NP?
Welcome to another episode of The Nomadic Clinician! I’m your host, David Warren — a dual-certified Emergency Nurse Practitioner and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. Today we’re diving into one of the most common questions in advanced practice nursing: should you become a CRNA or a Nurse Practitioner?
In this episode, I’ll compare the paths side-by-side — from education and train...
Episode 3: So You Want to Go to CRNA School in 2025 | What CRNA Schools Are Looking for in Their Candidates
Welcome back to The Nomadic Clinician! I’m your host, David Warren — a dual-certified Emergency Nurse Practitioner and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. In this episode, we’re talking all things CRNA school admissions for 2025: what programs are really looking for, and how to stand out in a highly competitive field.
Fro...
Welcome back to The Nomadic Clinician! I’m your host, David Warren — dual-certified Emergency Nurse Practitioner and CRNA. In this episode, we’re diving into everything you need to know if NP school is on your radar for 2025. From choosing the right program and prepping your application, to navigating prerequisites, interviews, and building a competitive resume — I’m breaking ...
Episode 1: How We Got Here – From NP to CRNA | Host Introduction
Welcome to the debut episode of The Nomadic Clinician! I’m your host, David Warren — a dual-certified Emergency Nurse Practitioner and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my own journey: from the high-pressure world of emergency departments as an NP, to the deep dive into nurse anesthesia training, and now full circ...
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