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Sarah Brumbaugh-Baker Highlight
As long as I'm doing better today than I did yesterday, I'm making improvements.
About Sarah
- While in nursing school, I discovered the CRNA profession during an operating room rotation and was immediately intrigued.
- I worked five years in the ICU, where I honed my skills in critical thinking, patient care, and complex interventions.
- Attending a CRNA program open house and standing at the head of the OR bed confirmed that I was meant to do this.
- I earned my CCRN, took the GRE, and completed over 2,000 clinical hours in CRNA school to become board certified.
- CRNA school was the hardest academic and emotional challenge of my life—but I kept showing up and stayed focused.
- I’ve tailored my CRNA career to fit my life, choosing flexible shifts that support both my work and time with my kids.
- Teaching anesthesia students allowed me to give back to my program and reaffirmed my love for the science behind the work.
- My worst day as a CRNA is still better than my best day as an ICU nurse—I finally found the right fit for me.