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Expert free mentorship and comprehensive guidance from an Ivy League-trained, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist who understands your journey as an aspiring Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. From application strategy and study resources to academic success.

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Dr. Amazing-Grace Ighedo with smile

Welcome to Rise Mentorship

My name is Amazing-Grace Ighedo, DNP, CRNA, BA. I am a mentor, educator, and passionate advocate for transformational mentorship dedicated to guiding you through your professional journey in Nurse Anesthesia.

Your Success Is My Mission

When you work with Rise Mentorship, you are partnering with someone who understands your path intimately. After earning my Bachelor of Arts in French in 2003, I made the bold decision to completely redirect my career trajectory.

Following my immigration to the United States in 2009, I systematically advanced through healthcare roles, from Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to Registered Nurse (RN), and ultimately to Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).

Amazing-Grace Ighedo, DNP, CRNA, BA

Founder, CEO of Rise Mentorship

Understanding Your Journey

Throughout my non-linear path, while balancing the demands of marriage, motherhood, and rigorous academic pursuits, I discovered that mentorship is not just beneficial, it is transformational. This realization led me to establish Rise Mentorship, a free mentorship program designed specifically for aspiring CRNAs and healthcare professionals committed to advancing their careers.

Your Potential, Realized

When you engage with Rise Mentorship, you gain access to someone who has navigated the exact challenges you face. I understand firsthand how life-changing proper guidance, representation, and community support can be in your professional development. My approach centers on the belief that exceptional mentors and preceptors do more than simply teach, they ignite confidence, build resilience, and cultivate leadership qualities in those they mentor.

Your cohort is waiting. Are you ready?

CRNA Accepted

CRNA Accepted is Rise Mentorship’s flagship coaching intensive and transformative 10-week experience designed for the ICU nurse who is ready to stop wondering if CRNA school is possible and start preparing like it already is. This small-group coaching program accepts only 10 nurses per cohort. Offered twice a year as a Spring Cohort and Fall Cohort, spots fill fast and for good reason. This is not a passive course you scroll through on your lunch break. CRNA Accepted is an intense, immersive 10-week prep experience that will challenge you, stretch you, and position you as the applicant CRNA programs remember. Through three powerful phases, you’ll do the deep work: in Own Your Story, you’ll craft a personal statement that actually sounds like you, identify the experiences that set you apart, and build confidence that doesn’t crumble under pressure. In Interview Like You Already Are a CRNA, you’ll move beyond generic answers and into full command of the room with access to 150+ interview questions, real-time coaching feedback, and proven strategies for even the toughest panels. In From Acceptance to Thriving, you’ll close out with a clear, actionable plan so that acceptance isn’t the finish line, it’s the launchpad. CRNA Accepted isn’t just about getting in, it’s about walking into every step of this process knowing exactly who you are, what you bring, and why you belong there.

Excellence in Your Academic Foundation

My academic journey, which culminated in achieving a 4.0 GPA in my BSN and completing my CRNA doctoral education at an Ivy League institution was made possible by mentors who poured in me. I established Rise Mentorship to provide comprehensive, accessible guidance to aspiring CRNAs. Our approach combines academic strategy, professional development, and evidence-based study methodologies to create a holistic support system for your CRNA journey.

Rise Mentorship Hub is a resource specifically designed to serve your needs as an aspiring CRNA. Whether you are just beginning your prerequisite coursework or actively preparing for program applications, our mentorship approach is systematically designed to maximize your potential for success.

Your Ripple Effect

Through comprehensive education, strategic mentorship, and heart-centered preceptorship, I am committed to creating a lasting impact that extends far beyond individual success. When you achieve your goals, you become part of a ripple effect of excellence that elevates the entire next generation of healthcare professionals.

Your Bridge to Achievement

Rise Mentorship serves as your strategic bridge between aspiration and achievement. When you participate in our program, you receive evidence-based strategies and personalized guidance specifically designed to help you navigate one of healthcare’s most competitive specializations.