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Annette N Storm

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The ProgramPrep course is the product of the partnership between four CRNAs: Peter Strube, Matthew Zinder, Annette N Storm, and Michael Storm.
You will be guided by a team of CRNAs throughout your learning experience. This concierge experience may just be your ticket to becoming a CRNA.
The untimely and sad passing of Dr. Peter Strube on December 11, 2023 has left the rest of the team to continue Dr. Strube's legacy.
Peter and Matthew were very experienced tutors for nurse anesthesia residents who may feel they struggle didactically, clinically, or emotionally. Over the past 12 years Peter and Matthew have tutored more than 1,000 nurse anesthesia residents to successfully pass the National Certification Examination (NCE or boards). Michael brings his IT platform, online courses, and textbooks, as well as extensive work with nurse anesthesia students to the team. Annette has extensive experience with helping struggling nurse anesthesia residents succeed.
Our team consists of three CRNAs and one psychologist. Matthew have extensive faculty experience at CRNA programs. Our team has vast didactic, clinical,  and emotional experience with students and their struggles. 
When you sign up with our tutoring service you will be supported by not just a single person, but rather a team of experienced professionals.

What's included?

Easy Access till you pass Boards

The ProgramPrep online course is built on the existing online Storm Anesthesia Review course, which  is an expanded online version of the in-person review course Michael has taught since 2006. The ProgramPrep course is being actively developed to include Dr. Strube's extensive library of anesthesia documents.

Hundreds of nurse anesthesia residents have benefitted from our in-person review course. We now offer the expanded version online for easy access to all, and has specifically expanded the ProgramPrep course for ProgramPrep's nurse anesthesia residents. 

You will have full access until you pass Boards. As long as you are pursuing your dream of becoming a CRNA, we have your back.

Study on Your Time

No need to come to us - we allow you access to the full content of our Review Course on your computer, phone, or tablet—any device you own.
You can access all 12 modules on your computer, tablet, or phone.

You may download the extensive PDF Workbook for each module. These Workbooks contain all the slides and images and plenty of room for note-taking while you follow along in the videos.

Additionally, Dr. Strube created numerous documents on a multitude of anesthesia topics, which are now part of the ProgramPrep online course.

We provide a detailed Study Guide covering your final months before the NCE. We work together to create this guide to make sure it includes the text and material you have covered in depth and concluded are the most valuable for this final review.

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Concierge Service

This course gives you full concierge tutoring service by a full team of CRNAs supported by a PhD educated psychologist. Matthew Zinder, MS, CH, CRNA has more than 5 years of experience tutoring struggling nurse anesthesia residents in successfully preparing for and passing Boards working alongside Dr. Peter Stube, DNAP, CRNA, MBA, FAANA. 

Matt brings his wealth of experience with the emotional and cognitive side of a successful nurse anesthesia journey. The emotional and cognitive aspects of being successful in nurse anesthesia school are often ignored. The focus on mindfulness by Matt is vital to your success. As you already have realized, being on top of your game is much more than studying the textbooks.

After the untimely death of Dr. Strube, Michael and Annette have continued the ongoing tutoring of each student through phone calls, emails, and texts. 

The team behind ProgramPrep will be there for you and your family for the entirety of the time until you pass the Board Exam.

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JJ's Story

I cannot recommend ProgramPrep highly enough for anyone preparing for the SEE and NBCRNA exams. Over the course of five months, Michael and Annette provided unwavering support, expert guidance, and a structured approach that made all the difference in my success.

One of the most valuable aspects of the course was the weekly calls, which kept me accountable and allowed me to track my progress. These check-ins provided not only encouragement but also personalized feedback to ensure I was focusing on the right areas. The test-taking tips and study strategies were incredibly effective, helping me refine my approach to questions and manage my time efficiently during exams.

Michael and Annette were both kind and patient, always willing to answer questions and offer reassurance. Their depth of knowledge and dedication to student success were evident in every interaction.

~ J.J. (2025)

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Lea's Story

The final semester of my doctoral program in nurse anesthesia was by far the most stressful period of my life due to personal life struggles coupled with a demanding schedule. During this time, I was still working on my doctoral project, attempting to achieve the required benchmark on the SEE exam before graduation, and preparing for the NCE while fulfilling my clinical duties. Two weeks before I took the SEE, I went through a devastating breakup with my partner and missed the exam benchmark by over 20 points. I regrouped, took the exam again, and missed the benchmark again by 3 points. Each week, my cohort would take proctored exams in preparation for the NCE and we would share our scores with our director. I frequently scored below the national average and felt like a failure when I compared myself to my classmates, who had all met the SEE benchmark on their first attempt. My program director reached out to Matthew Zinder a few weeks before graduation to discuss options; however, time was not on my side.

I mistakenly thought I overcame my struggle after I scored 25 points higher than the required SEE benchmark during my 4th and final attempt, the day before graduation. My cohort prepared the entire semester for the NCE, so I thought I was ready to take it. Two weeks after graduation, I sat for the exam, collected my results after the computer shut off at 100 questions, and expected to see PASS on my paper. When I read FAIL, I was embarrassed and felt like I let my program down. I knew I needed help and had to overcome this mindset.

Matthew Zinder introduced me to daily hypnosis, deep breathing, and meditation exercises that I still practice to this day. No matter the circumstances, I can control my reaction to stressful situations. Additionally, Michael and Annette developed a personal plan for me to master the material. Michael and Annette coached me through the entire process and supported me with frequent communication and online meetings. Quality was key, so I spent 10 weeks preparing for my second attempt and was consistently scoring above the national average on Prodigy, Apex, and SmartBank exams using the material and techniques Michael, Annette, and Matthew provided. No matter the result of the subsequent NCE, I could wholeheartedly say I gave it my best effort and truly enjoyed the process. Learning was fun again! I practiced so much that I felt calm on test day, passed the NCE in 100 questions, and increased my score by over 140 points. Their approach encouraged me to learn difficult concepts through a different perspective and allowed me to be fluent with the material. My only regret is not working with them sooner since I believe all students would benefit from their expertise. Be kind to yourself by reaching out to Annette, Michael, and Matthew for a supportive experience during your SEE and NCE preparation.

~Lea F. (2024)

Jess's Story

“I am so appreciative of the assistance Michael, Annette, and Matt have given me in guiding me toward success with my NCE. I had first heard about this program from a friend who had been working with them and said they had helped with their progress. Studying for the NCE wasn’t giving me the results that I was looking for and I needed another perspective. Reaching out to them helped me ensure my success and it was a huge weight off my shoulders. I fully embraced the methods and strategies provided to me. Was it hard? Yes. I have gone through this information so many times with other review programs but with Michael and Annette’s support, I was able to meet my goals. They listened to what I said and reinforced my feelings to help me get back the confidence I was struggling to find. I recommend to anyone, who is feeling overwhelmed with the process or just needs a boost, to contact them. I have passed the NCE because I asked for help from people who cared.”

~Jess (2024)































Joel's Story

I had graduated from a doctorate program in nurse anesthesia. I had thought, "I know this stuff and I have been doing pretty good on Apex tests, and I've taken the review courses I think I'll pass."

I was wrong!

I didn't give the test the adequate respect it deserved and I didn't study like I should have. I continued this trend thinking I just needed a tiny boost or a trick to get to pass on my next two attempts.

This again did not work.

After my third failed attempt, I felt frustrated and embarrassed. However, I swallowed any pride I had and said, "I need help. Whatever I am doing is not working." I immediately booked the Apex review course and it helped a little bit but it wasn't what I needed. It's the final dash of salt on a completed dish. I needed to go back and read the ingredients again.

When I moved back to my hometown, my father asked if I could find a tutor. I hadn't really looked to be honest. We found Peter Strube and Matt Zinder and began to look at the testimonies they had. I knew I could get help and not be judged if I needed a little additional time.

Sadly with Peter Strube's passing, I was unsure of how I should continue until I spoke with Michael and Annette Storm. They were kind and honest with me. They suggested I take the time and get back to basics and learn the concepts so well that no matter what the question I could answer it. So I took the plunge! I went back to day one and read and studied every body system. This almost immediately starting increasing my testing scores and raising my confidence in my knowledge.

I struggled with ADHD and focusing on tasks that took long consistent effort. I was not helping myself by not setting a concrete plan. I had been "addressing my weaknesses" rather than learning or relearning the concepts. Michael and Annette helped form a study guide for me and allowed me to make the decisions on when I needed more or less time on a subject. They provided wonderful guidance and they believed in my ability to succeed. I took three months with them to go over the material and felt much more confident in going to sit down for the NCE for my fourth attempt.

I took my time on each question like we planned and I took my breaks like we planned. I was answering my 100th question and going to take a break when my exam ended. I had felt this feeling before and felt cautiously optimistic. This was either really good or really bad. I jumped for joy when I opened my paper to see PASS. I had kicked this exam's behind this time.

Michael and Annette were the first people I called after my parents. They were so happy for me and it showed their heart to me. I wasn't just another student or another number to them. I mattered to them and they worried for me, but they also believed in me. They helped me to pass the last hurdle I needed to move on in my career, and I thank them from the bottom of my heart.

Joel D. (2024)

Shelby's Story

During my final year of CRNA school, my program required us to make a benchmark on the SEE exam. We had to make a 440 and we would not be able to take boards until we met that benchmark. I took my first SEE exam and made a 320. I thought that I just needed to get more serious for the next one and study a little harder and that I would be fine. I took the SEE for a second time a few months later and only made a 345. At that moment, I panicked and for the first time, I really started to worry if I would ever make that 440 benchmark. I talked to my program director, and he told me about Dr. Peter Strube, CRNA and his tutoring program. I reached out to Peter that day and he got back to me within 15 minutes. We got started the following week.

While in his tutoring program, he assigned me lots of Prodigy exams and material and also set me up with Dr. Michael Storm, CRNA and Annette Storm, CRNA who have an immense amount of tutoring material, books, questions, and videos of study material. Peter also incorporated Matthew Zinder, CRNA who teaches methods of meditation and hypnosis to help tame the stress of these exams as well. With this team, I had specific instructions, study material, goals, and positive affirmations to help me through this process.

After just one month of working with this tutoring service, my SEE score went from a 345 to a 433. Although I knew I would have to take the SEE another time to meet the 440 benchmark, an 88-point jump of my score proved to me that I was on the right track and that this service was working. Unfortunately, after taking the SEE and making a 433, Peter passed away very unexpectedly. This was definitely hard on me since Peter had been there from the beginning and was such a positive light on my situation. I am very blessed and fortunate to have known him. Fortunately, he had set me up with Dr. Michael and Annette Storm and with Matthew Zinder, so I still had a support system.

We got back to work studying and reaching my goals. With the help of the tutors, I passed the SEE benchmark and eventually went on to pass the NCE all within three months after graduation. If I could go back and tell myself anything, it would be to start using the tutoring service sooner. I wish I had started working with the program after my first SEE attempt. Both the SEE and the NCE are such humbling exams, and you don't have to do it alone. I would highly recommend reaching out and using this program! My only regret is not reaching out sooner!

Shelby B. (2024)

More Testimonials From Successful Residents - Now CRNAs

“Successfully passed the NCE exam, becoming a CRNA after overcoming challenges with work-study balance and testing anxiety. Referred to LTC Peter Strube, his guidance emphasized a full-time study schedule with meditation. LTC Strube tailored a plan that proved instrumental in my success. I highly recommend him as an outstanding tutor; attempting this task alone is unnecessary. With LTC Strube's help, success is attainable!”
K.M.
“Choosing to work with Peter Strube was my most pivotal academic decision. His guidance, motivation, and a well-structured plan were instrumental in my success. In a time crunch, his consistent encouragement and positive attitude kept me focused. With his help, I passed my exam, and a significant stressor was lifted. I highly recommend Peter and his effective approach.”
S.C.
“Today, the elation of passing my boards after numerous attempts is indescribable, thanks to Peter Strube. His board prep approach is unparalleled. After trying three review programs and facing multiple exam attempts, Peter's collaboration with Prodigy Review equipped me with the essential tools for success. I urge others to join sooner rather than later to avoid the grief and time I wasted. While the journey was challenging, following Peter's guidance is undeniably worthwhile. I only wish I had discovered him before my initial board attempt.”
B.C.
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Meet the instructor

Matthew Zinder

Matthew Zinderm MS, CH, CRNA has worked in some level of healthcare for 30 years, starting as an EMT in a volunteer fire station.

Matthew owns and operates a Maryland-based mobile anesthesia practice that has been in business since 1984.

He speaks at many professional conferences, both nationally and internationally, involving topics such as stress management, wellness, business of anesthesia, and the practice of anesthesia. He is the host and producer of The Provider Wellness Podcast where he speaks with experts involving healthcare provider well being and self-care.

Matthew is currently the President-Elect of the Maryland Association of Nurse Anesthetists, and an appointed member of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology Health & Wellness Committee.

He is adjunct faculty at Virginia Commonwealth University, Thomas Jefferson University, and Georgetown University Schools of Nurse Anesthesia.
Matthew Zinder, MS, CH, CRNA
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Michael Storm

Michael Storm, DNAP, CRNA graduated from University of South Carolina Nurse Anesthesia Program in 2005 with his Master of Nurse Anesthesia. In 2016 he earned his Doctorate of Nurse Anesthesia Practice from Missouri State University. 

Since 2006 he has been helping anesthesia students pass boards after starting a review course business in 2006 along with his two study partners. In 2013 he went on his own with Storm Anesthesia.
Michael continues to teach anesthesia residents in the OR and has helped numerous nurse anesthesia residents pass the NCE doing his on-site or virtual review courses. 
Michael has a passion for teaching, keeping his nose in the textbooks, and has stopped counting the number of textbooks in his library, but rather measuring by feet, currently >16 feet of textbooks. Yep, he is a little nerdy!

Outside anesthesia, Michael loves snow skiing and is a fully certified PSIA ski instructor, feels relaxed when sailing on Lake Murray in their 25-foot sailboat, enjoys hikes in the mountains or anywhere outdoors, and pre-pandemic you could find him and his wonderful wife Annette traveling all over.
Michael Storm, DNAP, CRNA
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Annette Storm

Annette N Storm, MNA, CRNA has been a CRNA since 2012 and has been teaching for Storm Anesthesia since 2013 when the company launched. Annette's expertise is within cardiac and electrophysiology.

Annette became an RN in Denmark in 1987 and in 1990 decided to explore nursing in the US. She convinced her boyfriend, Michael, to come along, so they would not one day be sitting in a nursing home rocking chair and wonder what if?

Annette is a very strong patient advocate and did not see herself become a CRNA when Michael decided to go back to school. No, she liked her bedside patients. Well, the best plan sometimes changes and Annette obtained her BSN in 2008 and became a CRNA in 2012. And not just graduated, but graduated with the program's highest honor, the Agatha Hodgins Award for Clinical and Academic Excellence. So much for not becoming a CRNA!

Annette enjoys her garden, although, she can often be seen sailing on Lake Murray, skiing in the Alps with family (she is an alpine ski instructor), hiking in the mountains, or just laying on the beach.
As you might guess, Annette enjoys the outdoors!
Annette Storm, MNA, CRNA
Meet the instructor

Peter D Strube

Peter Strube, DNAP, CRNA, MBA, FAANA was part of our nurse anesthesia community. In 2023 Peter joined forces with Storm Anesthesia to combine his excellent tutoring service with Storm Anesthesia courses and books. Our working relationship was cut short by Dr. Stube's untimely and sad death on December 11, 2023. Peter will be greatly missed by many in our nurse anesthesia community.

Peter was a CRNA who graduated from St. Mary’s University school of anesthesia in 2006 with a master’s degree. His undergraduate degree was from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa.
Peter was awarded the Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia (DNAP) in June of 2017 and completed an MBA December 2020.
Lieutenant Colonel Strube was retired from the United States Army Nurse Corps. Dr. Strube mobilized and deployed four times during current military operations which included service in both Iraq and Afghanistan.
Peter was an Assistant Professor and Assistant Program Director at Newman University. 
Peter owned and operated Trollway Anesthesia that covered several critical access hospitals. He authored several professional articles and training programs, spoke professionally both nationally and internationally.
Peter also tutored at risk Nurse Anesthesia Residents on their anesthesia boards.
Peter served on the Wisconsin state association board and as AANA Region 3 Director. He served his community as a member of the Mount Horeb Board of Education and was a Commissioner on the Dane County Ethics Board and was a court appointed mentor for veterans in crisis.

Peter Strube, DNAP, CRNA, MBA, MSNA, APNP, APRN, LTC(Retired), FAANA