Relationships are hard enough on their own so how do you find the time and energy to maintain one while also trying to go to CRNA school? Whether you’re just starting a relationship or married, it’s difficult to find balance between academic responsibilities and personal life.

Zach and Kate Bekken are living that experience right now as she navigates her third year as an SRNA at Samford University in Birmingham, AL. They join Olivia and Larry to share their personal experiences and insights on maintaining a healthy relationship amidst the rigors of nursing education.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

• The many conversations Kate had over the course of months before making her decision.
• Her experience having a mentor and how they pushed them to pursue school.
• What it was like for Zach to uproot his life for her career and how they worked through that together.
• Why they’ve approached this journey as a business trip.
• How are they intentional with their time and how do you manage a long distance relationship?
• What are the conversations like as they get near the end of school?

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