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Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
A podcast for the CRNA industry. Discussing the important issues that happen both in, and beyond, the operating room. With Sharon Pearce, DNP, CRNA, FAANA, FAAN and Jeremy Stanley, EA, CFP, AIF. Innovations & opportunities for CRNAs & APRNs. Visit our website for more great information https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ and to learn how you can get CE Credit as a CRNA just by listening to the podcast. Don’t miss our special series on CRNA History, CRNA Personal Finance & Retirement, Political…
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Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAsAirway Exchange – Ep 16 – Elevating CRNA Board Prep Through AI Innovation
For CRNA students, everything can come down to one moment: the board exam. But is it fair to measure years of training, clinical experience, and growth with a…
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Should CRNAs Follow Financial Advice from Influential People?
There’s no shortage of financial advice available today, and much of it sounds confident, compelling, and even logical. But one of the biggest mistakes CRNAs…
Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAsAt the Edge of Control: Death, Dying, and the Anesthesia Provider
In this episode, Lynn and Garry explore the clinical, ethical, and deeply human realities of death and dying in anesthesia. From the illusion of control to the…
Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAsGrade 1 View – S2, E8 – Choosing with Purpose: DNP Projects & the Future of Sustainable Anesthesia
Choosing a DNP project can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re early in your program and still figuring out your clinical interests. Many students think…
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The Power of Failure and Its Impact on a Growth Mindset with Dr. Stephen Pilot
In a profession built on precision and high stakes, mistakes often come with shame, silence, and self-doubt. Failure is something every clinician experiences…
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Airway Exchange – Ep 15 – Sim Wars: A New Way to Teach with Dr. Shayne Hauglum
What if learning could be both highly effective and a genuinely fun experience? In this episode, we explore an innovative approach to CRNA education that…
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How GLP-1 Medications Are Changing Anesthesia Practice
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy have exploded in popularity for diabetes treatment and weight loss, but their rapid rise is creating new…
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Strong Skills, Weak EI: A Dangerous Combination
Today we’re taking listeners beyond technical skill and into one of the most critical yet often overlooked competencies in the operating room: emotional…
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Grade 1 View – S2, E7 - What to Expect in CRNA Clinicals (From Students Who’ve Done It)
The transition from classroom to clinical rotations can be both exhilarating and nerve-wracking as expectations, personalities, and environments vary from day…
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What’s Really Happening in Healthcare Staffing Right Now with Scott Becker
Healthcare is evolving rapidly, and nowhere is that more evident than in the anesthesia workforce. In this episode, Sharon and Jeremy sit down with Scott…
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Airway Exchange – Ep 14 - How Virtual Reality Is Transforming CRNA Training
What if CRNA students could practice critical anesthesia skills over and over again without limits, without pressure, and without risking patient safety? In…
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CRNAs at a Crossroads: Reimbursement, Workforce, and Leadership with Jeff Molter
The nurse anesthesia profession is navigating a period of rapid change. From reimbursement cuts and workforce shortages to evolving practice models and federal…
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Rescue, Reduce, Prevent: The New Era of PONV Management
In this episode, we explore the Fifth Consensus Guidelines for the Management of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting, the latest international update designed to…
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Grade 1 View – S2, E6 - An International Nurse’s Path to CRNA School with Tarcisio Gois dos Santos, BSN, RN, SRNA
In this episode, Nicolas and Kelsey sit down with Tarcisio Gois dos Santos, BSN, RN, SRNA an internationally educated nurse from Brazil who is now an SRNA at…
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Empowering First Responders Through a Naloxone Training Initiative in North Carolina
The opioid crisis continues to impact communities across the country, and in many overdose situations, police officers are the first people to arrive on the…
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Airway Exchange – Ep. 13 – Preparing CRNA Educators for the AI Era
In this episode of Airway Exchange, Jiale (Gary) Hu, PhD, RN, FAAN joins the conversation to explore how AI is reshaping the way we teach, learn, and prepare…
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Surviving Dirty John: Lessons from a CRNA Survivor
Today’s episode is one of courage, survival, and reclaiming your voice. Tonia Bales, CRNA and author of When You See It: How I Outsmarted and Outlasted Dirty…
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Grade 1 View – S2, E5 – Impactful Leadership From Women in Nurse Anesthesia
In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8, this episode of Grade 1 View highlights the power, resilience, and impact of women shaping the future of…
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Mentorship Matters: The Impact of Effective Preceptorship
Becoming a CRNA isn’t just about mastering pharmacology, physiology, and airway skills. It’s about mentorship. In this episode of Beyond the Mask, Kelly…
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Airway Exchange – Ep. 12 – Scholarly Writing & Peer Review as a CRNA Educator with Dr. Edwin Aroke
Writing for a grade is one thing. Writing to contribute to a scientific conversation is something entirely different. In this episode of Airway Exchange, Dr…
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The Anesthesia Crisis We Need to Address with Dr. Randy Moore
CRNAs are in demand. Salaries are strong. Jobs are plentiful. So why is Dr. Randy Moore sounding the alarm? In this episode, Randy joins Sharon and guest host…
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Optimization ≠ Clearance: Setting the Record Straight in Anesthesia
This week, Lynn and Garry sit down with guest Dru Riddle to tackle one of the most misunderstood and increasingly problematic concepts in perioperative care…
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Grade 1 View – S2, E4 – Advocacy in Action: Why SRNAs Must Show Up
Advocacy can feel intimidating, especially as a student. But what if your future scope of practice, reimbursement, autonomy, and even student loan access are…
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The Fab 4 & the Power of Relationships in the CRNA Community
In this special episode, the conversation goes beyond anesthesia, leadership, and practice models and into something just as essential: friendship, health, and…
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Airway Exchange – Ep. 11 - Inside EDGE: The Conversations Shaping Nurse Anesthesia Education
Recorded live at the EDGE Conference, this special episode brings all four hosts together for an honest, reflective conversation about what makes this meeting…
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Reimagining the Oral Airway: Innovation Born in the OR
Oral airways have looked basically the same for nearly a century despite dramatic changes in patient populations, sedation practices, and monitoring standards…
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Authority Without Aggression: Leadership Skills Every CRNA Needs (Part 2)
Incivility doesn’t always announce itself loudly—it often creeps in quietly, becoming normalized in high-stress clinical environments. In this episode, Lynn…
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Grade 1 View – S2, E3 - Culturally Competent Care and the Importance of Representation
Representation in nurse anesthesia is about access, excellence, and belonging. It’s the responsibility of every CRNA to help shape the future of the profession…
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The McMechans & the Origins of the CRNA–Physician Conflict
From the very beginning of nurse anesthesia, opposition was organized, strategic, and relentless. Two central figures who devoted their careers to making…
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Airway Exchange – Ep. 10 – How the Best CRNA Programs Approach Accreditation with Dr. Angie Mund
Accreditation can feel overwhelming, but when done well, it’s not a once-every-ten-years scramble. Dr. Angie Mund joins us this week to help reframe…
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Embracing AI: The Future of Anesthesia Care
Artificial Intelligence has become much more than a buzzword. It’s transforming industries as it rapidly evolves, and the big question for CRNAs is what does…
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Culture Matters: How Everyday Behaviors Shape CRNA Well-Being (Part 1)
Workplace culture in anesthesia doesn’t just live in policies or mission statements, it shows up in hallways, handoffs, and yes, even the lounge. In Part I of…
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Grade 1 View – S2, E2 – Applying to CRNA School - Rejection, Reapplying, and Resilience
Applying to CRNA school can feel overwhelming—stats, GPAs, ICU experience, GRE scores, interviews, and endless comparisons to peers and strangers alike. It’s…
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CRNAs in Business: The Journey From Clinic to Entrepreneurship
More CRNAs are stepping beyond the operating room and building something entirely new, and this episode dives into what that transition truly looks like…
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Airway Exchange – Ep. 9 – Lessons Learned from the Accreditation Process
As we kick off the new year, all four hosts are back for a discussion that every nurse anesthesia program will face at some point. We’re sitting down together…
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Celebrating the Exceptional Life & Legacy of Betty Horton
Today we’re honoring the life, leadership, and lasting influence of Betty Horton, PhD, CRNA, FAAN, a woman whose impact on nurse anesthesia education spans…
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Not All Hypotension Is Thirsty: Rethinking Fluids in the OR
In this episode of Anesthesia Alchemy: Lynn & Garry Unplugged, Garry dives deep into the science and strategy behind Goal-Directed Fluid Therapy (GDFT), moving…
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Grade 1 View – S2, E1 – Passing the Mic: Meet the New Voices for Season 2
Season two of Grade 1 View begins with a transition featuring new voices, new perspectives, and the same commitment to honesty, community, and growth. As we…
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New Year, New Energy: Making Sense of the Evolving Anesthesia Ecosystem
We’re back once again for our annual conversation with NorthStar Anesthesia CEO Adam Spiegel and Chief Anesthetist Officer/Executive Vice President of Clinical…
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Airway Exchange – Ep. 8 – New Year, Honest Conversations: Addressing SUD in Anesthesia
As we finish up wellness month, today’s conversation is about substance use disorder, recovery, and how people think about intentional living around this time…
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12 Financial Gifts That Should Be On Every CRNA’s Christmas List
As the year comes to a close, many CRNAs find themselves focused on family, travel, and well-deserved rest. But year-end is also one of the most important…
Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAsGrade 1 View – Ep. 28 – Year One is a Wrap!
After a full year of conversations, shared experiences, and hard-earned lessons, the first season of Grade 1 View has reached the finish line. In this final…
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The Anesthetic Implications of Vaping with Beth Wilkes
Vaping has exploded in popularity among teens, young adults, and even surgical patients who don’t think of themselves as “smokers.” But for anesthesia…
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Airway Exchange – Ep. 7 – Cultivating Wellness in CRNA Programs
As our wellness theme continues, today we’re focused on student wellness, which is essential to producing competent, confident, and emotionally healthy CRNAs…
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Protect Your Scope of Practice by Understanding Legal and Political Challenges
The political and legal landscape of nurse anesthesia is constantly shifting for CRNAs and the threats to our autonomy are real. But so are the opportunities…
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Grade 1 View – Ep. 27 – Financial Impact of the Big Beautiful Bill on CRNAs
The “Big Beautiful Bill” has created some concerns in the nurse anesthesia community, especially for future CRNAs who were left wondering what it means for…
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Direct Laryngoscopy vs Video Laryngoscopy – The Great Airway Debate
Direct laryngoscopy vs. video laryngoscopy — which one should be the standard? In this lively and highly practical clinical debate, Sharon and Jeremy are…
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Airway Exchange – Ep. 6 – Faculty Wellness and Work-Life Balance
Faculty members are the backbone of every nurse anesthesia program, yet their own wellness is often overlooked. Over the next month, we’re shining the…
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Thanksgiving Special with New AANA Foundation CEO John Yauger
This Thanksgiving, Beyond the Mask celebrates gratitude, giving, and the CRNAs who make a difference every day. Joining us for this special episode is John…
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Grade 1 View – Ep. 26 – Tackling Ageism in Anesthesia with Dr. Cynthia Farina
Ageism might not be the first ‘ism’ that comes to mind in healthcare, but it’s one that affects every provider eventually. Today’s guest, Cynthia Farina, DNP…
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Profits Over Patients: Exposing the Impact of Private Equity in Healthcare
Private equity is reshaping healthcare—but at what cost? In this eye-opening episode of Beyond the Mask, Sharon and Jeremy welcome back Daniel King, DNP, MNA…
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Airway Exchange – Ep 5 – Faculty Mentorship: Transitioning from Clinician to Educator
In this episode of Airway Exchange, the team explores the transition from clinician to educator and the role mentorship plays in the process. Becky…
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Expanding Nurse Anesthesia Education and Practice in Low-Income Countries
What does it take to deliver anesthesia in a hospital with no ventilator, scarce medication, and power that cuts out mid-surgery? Today we’re joined by Dr…
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Grade 1 View – Ep. 25 – The Backbone of Rural Anesthesia
This week we’re shining a light on the critical role that CRNAs play in rural healthcare, especially in honor of National Rural Health Month (November). Hosts…
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Fighting for a Cure: A CRNA’s Mission Against Type 1 Diabetes
What happens when a CRNA’s professional expertise meets a parent’s fight for their child’s life? In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, Sharon and her…
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Airway Exchange – Ep 4 – Building a Sustainable Nurse Anesthesia Workforce
In this episode of Airway Exchange, we explore the state of the nurse anesthesia educator workforce with a special focus on faculty stabilization. We’re…
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Who Really Leads in Anesthesia Care?
What happens when a CRNA challenges one of the most controversial questions in anesthesia: Who really leads anesthesia care? That’s the title of the new book…
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Grade 1 View – Ep. 24 – CRNA School Recap: The Real Journey
What does it really take to make it through CRNA school, and what happens after the boards are over? Today, Kevin reconnects with former classmates Madison…
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Scammers Are Smarter Than Ever: How CRNAs and their Families can Protect Your Identity—and Your Future
Scammers have evolved far beyond poorly written emails and suspicious phone calls. Today’s scammers are sophisticated, patient, and increasingly equipped with…
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Airway Exchange – Ep 3 – Inside The CRNA School Admissions Process
The admissions process for nurse anesthesia programs has changed dramatically, from paper applications to video interviews to the challenges of artificial…