Frequently Asked Questions

How can I sign up for this coaching?

You may inquire about this coaching service by emailing Matthew Zinder, MS, CH, CRNA. Click here.

When should I sign up for the ProgramPrep coaching service?

Many nurse anesthesia residents use our coaching service during the final year of their program. Others will find us when they have failed the National Certification Exam multiple times. Our advice is to assess your own journey and how you see yourself finishing it. You want to see yourself as successful. Your goal is to become a knowledgeable and prosperous CRNA. If reaching this goal confidently means you want us to help, then that is the time to email Matthew and discuss your situation and dreams. 

Who will be my main contact?

The initial contact will be with Matthew Zinder, DNAP, CH, CRNA. He will conduct the initial intake interview and discuss whether our program would benefit you. 
If you and Matt believe ProgramPrep may benefit your CRNA journey, your next stop will be a conversation with Michael and Annette. We will discuss what we can do from a didactic perspective to help you succeed. After this conversation, and if you still feel comfortable with our services, Annette and Michael Storm will be your primary contact CRNAs. We will coach you through your study process as long as you are eligible to take the National Certification Exam or decide to withdraw from ProgramPrep.

Is ProgramPrep a new service?

Peter Strube, DNAP, CRNA, MBA, FAANA, taught under the name of CRNA Tutor for 12-13 years.
Peter tutored nurse anesthesia residents on his own, helping hundreds, before partnering with Matt Zinder, DNAP, CH, CRNA, in 2018. Matt brought his passion and extensive knowledge of mindfulness and hypnosis to the tutoring service. Together, they have helped 500+ nurse anesthesia residents pass the National Certification Exam.
In the fall of 2023, Peter partnered with Michael Storm, DNAP, CRNA, to bring Michael's online courses and printed books to his tutoring service. 
Since the untimely death of Dr. Peter Strube in 2023, Michael Storm and Annette N Storm, MNA, CRNA, have stepped in as the didactic partners with Matthew Zinder. Michael has been teaching nurse anesthesia residents since 2006, and Annette joined him in 2013. Together, they own the business Storm Anesthesia.
Matt, Michael, and Annette settled on ProgramPrep as the new name for their partnership.

For how long do you help me out?

Our team will stand behind you until you pass the National Certification Exam - the Boards, or until you lose your eligibility for taking the NCE. We give you access to our online platform for as long as necessary to pass the Boards. 

What do I do if I have issues accessing your site?

If you have any issues accessing our learning materials on your computer, tablet, or phone, contact Dr. Michael Storm, CRNA, by sending him an email (click here) or, in an emergency, by calling him at (803) 429-3707.

Where is my course?

After you create an account and purchase the course (or have been added by an admin), you can access your course from your profile. After you log in to recertcrna.com, you will find your profile under the "My Courses/Profile" tab at the top.

What is included in the price?

The price for the coaching includes the concierge service by Matthew, Michael, and Annette throughout your relationship with us. 
You will gain access to our online platform, where we host all our teaching material. We have multiple modules; all taught in a microlearning format (short videos followed by a few Mini-Quizzes to test for understanding). We also have many, many exams for you to take.
As a new student, we will mail you the physical copies of Storm Anesthesia Review, vols. I and II, and Physics & Chemistry for Nurse Anesthesia.
We utilize Prodigy by Dr. Peter Stallo, CRNA, in our teaching. If you don't already have access to this online platform, after you sign up with ProgramPrep, you will receive a 10% discount on Prodigy.

What is not included in the price

Textbook purchases are not included in the ProgramPrep coaching price.
We highly recommend having access to several major anesthesia textbooks for your studies. All questions on the SEE or NCE exams will come from textbooks. You can see the official bibliography where the item writers (exam question generators) must find their questions by clicking here.
We require you to have access to Prodigy. If you don't already have it, you can purchase access with a 10% discount when you sign up with ProgramPrep. You can find Prodigy here.

What happens when I make the call to Matthew Zinder?

During your initial intake conversation with Matthew Zinder, you will have a non-threatening conversation about where you are in your journey to become a CRNA. Have you already failed the NCE? Are you struggling with the didactic material while studying for the Boards? Is your test anxiety preventing you from performing at your best during the NCE or the final SEE?
There are many factors to evaluate before we can decide on the best course of action for you. Nobody is the same, and we don't treat you like anybody else. Everybody will receive a personalized and customized journey. A journey that will help you succeed and become a successful CRNA.
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