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Hello, I am applying to CRNA school and need a personal statement/ essay. Please include in this personal statement that I have yet to receive shadowing hours at this time, but that I am currently working on fulfilling this requirement and that through research I have noted and understand the role of CRNA. Also, please be sure to include that during clinicals in nursing school seeing a CRNA work in the operating room sparked my motivation to become a CRNA.
Personal Statement Essay
A personal statement essay addressing the following: (1) a clear statement of your goals and expectations for entering the program; (2) your understanding of the role of a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, including a shadowing experience with a CRNA if applicable; (3) include at least one article supporting your understanding of the role of a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, cited according to APA Format standards.

Read the scenario below and then complete Part 1 and Part 2 of the assignment.
Scenario
You are the Chief Informatics Officer (CIO) for a large health system, which includes 11 acute care locations and 25 clinics. As part of your role, which is described in greater detail in the attached “Role of the Chief Informatics Officer” document, you are charged with overseeing the continuing education and professional development using the latest technological advancements. Your current suite of educational tools is outdated based on the recent innovation sparked by artificial intelligence and machine learning. Your informatics team needs to update the following list of continuing education offerings. Currently, these courses are presented during a live PowerPoint presentation quarterly. However, this year, your goal is to improve the educational experience using the latest innovative technology to address one of the following topics:
Case management basics
Cultural competency
Emergency response
Wound care
Legal and ethical issues in health care informatics
Informatic tools to support communication and dissemination (i.e., disease outbreaks, support epidemiology, health disaster planning)
Informatic tools to support evidence-based practice (EBP)
Strategies for enhancing patient-centered care with technology
Data mining to discover patterns and establish relationships
Part 1: Slide Presentation
Create an education plan addressing one of the outcome measure topics utilizing an innovative technology tool from the provided list. Your education plan should include:
Initial assessment: Explain how the selected topic impacts patient outcomes.
Learning objectives: What are your objectives for the education plan? The objectives need to be specific, measurable, achievable, and relevant to patient outcomes.
Instructional methods: What methods would be most appropriate for you to use? Which tool(s) from the attached “Tool List for Education Plan” document, would you implement in your education plan? Justify your answer.
Resources and Support: What resources are available to help you? What resources will you need to be successful in your education plan?
Timeline: What is the timeline to implement the education plan?
Recruitment, communication, and contingency Plan: How will you recruit students for your educational sessions? How will you communicate your educational sessions? What are some options if unexpected events or challenges occur?
Evaluation: How will you assess if the education plan was successful?
Part 2: Video Recording
For Part 2 of this assignment, create a video resource for nursing educators at the facility. Using the presentation created in Part 1, record a 3-5-minute video to present the education plan and tools that will be used to educate staff. Include the link to your video in the speaker notes on your title/introductory slide.
You will be assessed on the following:
Content knowledge
Presentation skills, including body language, eye contact, evidence of preparation, clear articulation, and adherence to the 5-minute time limit
Record your video using a free GCU approved tool of your choice, such as Loom, Zoom, or PowerPoint. For additional support creating video presentations, refer to Course Material Support page located in the Student Success Center, which is lined in Course Materials. A resource on using Loom to record a video presentation is listed in the Course Materials as well. Title slide and reference slide are not included in the slide count. Include speaker notes below each content-related slide that represent what would be said if giving the presentation in person. Expand upon the information included in the slide and do not simply restate it. Please ensure the speaker notes include a minimum of 50-75 words.
Refer to the resource, “Creating Effective PowerPoint Presentations,” located in the Student Success Center, for additional guidance on completing this assignment in the appropriate style.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.