A Day in the Life of a Nurse Anesthetist in Spain

Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs · Oct 1, 2026 · 28m

What does the nurse anesthesia profession look like outside the United States? At the IFNA Congress in Australia, Sharon and guest co-host Kevin Chem sit down with Toñi Ballesteros Barrado for a firsthand look at practice in Spain. Their conversation reveals a model of care that keeps nurse anesthetists closely connected to patients throughout the surgical experience.

Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode:

🇪🇸 Spanish Practice: Roles span perioperative care

🎓 Training Path: Education lacks national standardization

🩺 Patient Continuum: Care extends before and after surgery

🤝 Team…