15: Success in CRNA School as an Immigrant: Juliana Washington on Rejection, Resilience, & Belonging

In this episode of the CRNA Mentor Podcast, Julianna Washington shares her journey from Brazil to CRNA school — navigating immigration, rejection, self-doubt, and ultimately finding belonging within nurse anesthesia. We discuss resilience, leadership, and why success in this profession is often built through persistence rather than perfection. If you’ve ever questioned whether you belong on the CRNA path, this episode is for you.