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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 CRNAs
A TV Sitcom About Anesthesia? It Could Happen
How would you enjoy turning on your favorite streaming platform and finding a sitcom about anesthesia? It could become a reality if a CRNA’s efforts come to…
- Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
Disparities in Healthcare
Recently our dean asked our faculty to include education about disparities in healthcare in one of our introductory courses in our graduate nursing programs…
- Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
Balancing a Career in Music with Being a CRNA
The CRNA community is filled with multi-talented individuals and today’s guest is a wonderful example of that. In this episode, Sharon and guest host Tracy…
- Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
Courage to Lead: 1998-99 AANA President Linda Williams
We’re excited to add another chapter to our Courage to Lead series with 1998-99 AANA President Linda Williams, JD, CRNA. In this episode, Sharon and guest host…
- Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
All Things AANA with President Dru Riddle & CEO Bill Bruce
Today we're delving in the heart of all matters concerning the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology, and we're privileged to be…
- Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
Hear from the Candidates for 2024-25 AANA Board of Directors
It’s another special edition of Beyond the Mask where we let you hear directly from the candidates running for various AANA offices in the upcoming fiscal…
- Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
Charting a Course for Perioperative Hemodynamic Stability
In this episode, hosts Terry and Garry tackle the pressing topic of hemodynamic instability in surgical patients, exploring its implications, challenges, and…
- Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
The Life & Experiences of a Military CRNA with Dr. Debra Diaz
We’re excited for today’s episode as we explore the intersection of anesthesia, leadership, and military service with the incredible Debra Diaz, DNP, CRNA…
- Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
Dysphoria: Current Understanding & Recommendations to Prevent Post-Op Cognitive Decline
Today we're exploring a topic that goes deeper into the realms of medicine and neuroscience, and it's something that affects us all: cognitive health…
- Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
Like Mother, Like Daughter: Discover the Unique Bond of a Mother-Daughter CRNA Team
In this heartfelt episode of Beyond The Mask, a story of unique dynamics when working alongside family in the world of anesthesia comes to life. Jeremy and…
- Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
Ventilating the Future: CRNAs at the Forefront of Lung Protective Strategies
In this episode, hosts Terry and Garry take listeners on a journey through the evolution of anesthesia, reflecting on the remarkable changes witnessed since…
- Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
Will the Fed Stick the Landing? Or Will They Stick Us?
With Sharon away for work this week, we invited Andrew Opdyke, CFA from First Trust to join us to address a concern that many people have this year: the future…
- Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
Beyond the Clouds: Anesthesia for Cannabis Enthusiasts
The intersection of cannabis use, vaping and anesthesia is a topic that’s sparking conversations in operating rooms and beyond. With marijuana legalization…
- Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
The Earliest Nurse Anesthesia Pioneers
Step back in time as we celebrate the trailblazing nurse anesthetists who forged a path for today's CRNAs. In this episode, we’re joined by guests Stacy…
- Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
A Groundbreaking Product to Improve Airway Management
Most CRNAs have come up with solutions in the operating room for airway management, but today’s guest took it a step further and developed a product to address…
- Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
Stigma Surrounding Substance Use Disorder in Anesthesia Providers: Are We Part of the Problem?
Substance Use Disorder (SUD) impacts all types of people but trying to confront addiction is never easy. Today we’ll try to unravel the stigma surrounding SUD…
- Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
From Standards to Testimony: The Anatomy of Medical Legal Review
Today we're going to dive into an interesting topic: some medical legal considerations. And we’ll talk a little bit about being an expert witness. We'll cover…
- Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
Health and Wellness for CRNAs and SRNAs
CRNAs spend their days providing support for others, but we don’t always give ourselves the attention we need. Today we tackle the health and wellness…
- Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
Running for Office & CRNA Advocacy with Lee Bias
As the fight for the future of anesthesia continues, having a seat at the table to discuss the issues becomes more and more important. That’s why we’re excited…
- Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
Automated Bliss: Transforming Anesthesia Care through Artificially Intelligent Drug Delivery
Today's episode explores the revolutionary landscape of automated drug delivery systems in anesthesia. The hosts unravel the intricacies of these technologies…
- Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
IFNA Past, Present & Future: Contributions to Global Anesthesia and Surgical Care
Join us as we celebrate the 34th anniversary of the International Federation of Nurse Anesthetists with past president Sandy Ouellette, CRNA and current…
- Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
Get Gritty With It: How CRNAs Can Reduce Burnout and Achieve Long-Term Goals
Burnout has always been an issue for nurses and CRNAs but the issue has risen ever since COVID and the added stress that’s put on the healthcare industry. What…
- Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
The Anesthesia Enigma: Decoding Sedation and Cognitive Aftermath
Today, we will closely examine a phenomenon that’s growing in frequency and importance and getting more and more attention in the anesthesia community…
- Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
How to Own or Direct an Ambulatory Surgery Center as a CRNA
Most CRNAs are so focused on the work they do day-to-day that they don’t stop to think about the other opportunities that might exist in the healthcare…
- Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
Employing an Effective Mentoring Program to Recruit, Retain, & Increase Satisfaction for CRNAs
As CRNAs look for ways to attract and retain good people, mentorship programs might be the key to growing the profession. Together with co-host Tracy…
- Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
The Remimazolam Revolution: Changing the Anesthetic Game
Today Garry and Terry will be focusing on the revolutionary benzodiazepine – remimazolam. In this episode, we unravel the intriguing tales from diverse case…
- Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
How Our Heart Your Hands is Supporting Nurse Anesthetists in Africa
The Fab Four is back together for a great cause as we shine the light on the Our Hearts Your Hands organization that is supporting nurse anesthesia growth…
- Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
Treating PTSD and Considerations for the Healthcare Provider
It’s estimated that more than 31 million Americans have PTSD but we still don’t have a great grasp on how to support and treat those struggling with this…
- Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
The Importance of Creating an ICU RN/CRNA Shadow Program
Imagine the impact a structured shadowing program can have on ICU nurses thinking about a future as a CRNA. That’s why today’s guest, Caroline Killmon, MS…
- Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
Hematoma or Hemostasis: Anticoagulants’ Influence on Anesthetic Outcomes
Today we want to unravel the intricate relationship between anticoagulants and regional anesthesia. Join Garry and Terry as they navigate through the delicate…
- Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
Engaging the Late Career CRNA with Cindy Farina
Examples of ageism can be found in just about any profession but is this something that CRNAs should be concerned about? This episode, with the help of co-host…
- Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
Captain, We Have a Problem! Medical Emergencies at 30,000 Feet
Imagine being woken up in the middle of a transatlantic flight by a flight attendant asking for your assistance in a medical emergency. That’s the situation…
- Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
Unmasking PTSD: A Candid Conversation with Jim Reed, a Special Operations CRNA
In this episode, we’re excited to welcome in LTC(ret) Jim Reed, DNP, MSNA, CRNA to shed some light on diversion and substance use disorder. They begin by…
- Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
The Future of Anesthesia Heading Into 2024
We’re closing out the year with what’s becoming an annual conversation on the podcast. Today we’ve invited back NorthStar Anesthesia CEO Adam Spiegel and Chief…
- Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
A CRNA’s Move to State Politics After Four Decades in Healthcare
Sometimes opportunities arise where you least expect them and that’s the situation Keith Denning, CRNA found himself in last year when he became a member of…
- Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
From Struggle to Strength: A CRNA’s Journey Through Diversion and Recovery
Today we’re looking forward to sharing a deep and insightful conversation with Anita Bertrand, a seasoned CRNA, about the challenging topic of nurse anesthesia…
- Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
Doctoral Project Review: Non-Cognitive Needs Assessment for Nurse Anesthesia Candidates
We’re excited to welcome DNP candidates Morgan Mahle, CRNA and Rachael Ellis, CRNA to present their doctoral project on the show, which proposes the…
- Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
Lessons Learned from a CRNA Campaign for PA State Senate
We learned years ago that failing doesn’t mean you are a loser, it means you are a learner. Today’s guest unsuccessfully ran for office but that experience…
- Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
From Crisis to Recovery: Anesthesia Professionals’ Journey with PTSD & SUD
Today, we embark on a journey into the heart of some very challenging and critical issues within the anesthesia profession. Our goal is to shed light on the…
- Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
The Legacy of Florence McQuillen, the AANA’s First Executive Director
Our historical series continues today with a detailed look back on the life and career of Florence ‘Mack’ McQuillen, the first executive director of the AANA…
- Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
Nurturing Knowledge with Thanks
As we celebrate another Thanksgiving, we want to show our appreciation for an organization that does so much for CRNAs. Many people don’t know about the AANA…
- Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
The Block Stops Here: A Deep Dive into Neuromuscular Blockades
In this episode of Anesthesia Alchemy, Garry and Terry briefly discuss the history, physiology, and pharmacology of using non-depolarizing neuromuscular…
- Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
Advocacy in Nurse Anesthesiology Training with Dr. Kristie Hoch
We pose the question to guests all the time about how to get more CRNAs involved on the advocacy side of the profession, but today’s guest is taking a hands-on…
- Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
A Movement to Enhance Obstetric Anesthesia with Suzie Newell
Today we’re joined by Suzie Newell, DNP, CRNA, FAANA once again, but this time we will focus on an area of anesthesia that has become outdated: obstetrics…
- Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
The Glucagon-Like Podcast: Navigating GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Anesthesia
Terry and Garry dive into the fascinating world of GLP-1 receptor agonists, those tiny molecules that can be both a blessing and a potential risk factor when…
- Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
Strengthening the Future of CRNAs Through Mentorship with Richard Wilson
How do we make the next generation of CRNAs better than the previous generation? This is the question that led today’s guest, Richard Wilson, DNAP, CRNA, to…
- Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
Dr. Jorge Valdés - The Trifecta of a School Nurse Dean
We’re excited to get the opportunity to sit down with someone who holds an incredibly unique position in our industry. Jorge Valdés, DNP, CRNA, APRN, FAANA, is…
- Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
A-OK for Amniotic Fluid Embolism
An amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) remains one of the most devastating conditions in obstetric practice. In today’s episode, Sass and Jeremy review the…
- Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
First Advanced Practice Nurse in the NC Legislature Speaks Out
You’ll be hard-pressed to find a nurse who’s impacted her state like our guest today has done in North Carolina. Gale Adcock is serving her term in the NC…
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Influence in Anesthesia with Kevin Smith, CRNA
Today we are going to discuss the uncertainties surrounding healthcare restructuring and why it’s critical for anesthesia to play an influential role moving…
- Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
Crisis Management on Demand
This is a super fun episode where we welcome Mark Gabot, DNP, CRNA, FAANA on the show as a cohost. Mark and Jeremy presented at the 2023 AANA Annual Congress…
- Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
CRNA Financial Planning: Navigating Finances in Marriage
Today we’re going to turn our attention back to the financial side of our CRNA discussions and focus on the issues that can creep into a marriage when it comes…
- Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
What We Gain When We Sacrifice with Yana Krmic, CRNA
Sacrifice is part of the job when you’re a nurse. We all understand that comes with the territory. But there’s an even greater level of sacrifice for those who…
- Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
Q&A for the CPCA
We all have the current requirement to take the CPC Assessment for recertification, and many of our colleagues are asking us “How can I prepare?”. In an effort…
- Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
Fighting for Inclusivity: How a CRNA Changed Her Community with Maureen McCartney Anderson
Our guest today has quite the story to tell about advocacy but it’s not the same advocacy we normally discuss on the show. Maureen McCartney Anderson, CRNA has…
- Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
Discovering the Healing Power of Battlefield Acupuncture with Angel Jaap, CRNA
Battlefield Acupuncture (BFA) is rapidly gaining recognition for its effectiveness in alleviating acute and chronic pain, as well as anxiety. When we heard…
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PCN Allergy…Why Not Give Ancef?
Caring for surgical patients who have an associated penicillin allergy is relatively common. Should we avoid cefazolin (Ancef) in these patients? In this…
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Crafting Your Elevator Speech for Professional Confidence with Julie Gauderman, CRNA
Have you ever been caught off guard when asked to explain who you are or what’s important to you? That's a conundrum our guest Julie Gauderman, MS, DNAP, APRN…
- Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
Courage to Lead: 2010-11 AANA President Paul Santoro, CRNA, MS
It has been more than a decade since Paul Santoro, CRNA, MS, served as the president of the AANA, but his impact on the organization can still be seen today…
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AANA Launches Rm8 Initiative to Support CRNAs & Healthcare Innovation
Earlier this week, the AANA presented a new initiative called Rm8 to members in a business meeting with Bill Bruce. As you can imagine, there are a lot of…