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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…
Episodes
- Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
Ep 208: Crisis Checklist for Neurogenic Shock
In this episode, we’re going to continue discussing our crisis checklists and the ones that relate to distributive shock specifically. Let’s talk about what…
- Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
Ep 207: Normalization of Deviance and Production Pressure for CRNAs
When you look at how critical mistakes happen in the workplace, the normalization of deviance is often the culprit. You can find examples of this in all…
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Ep 206: From the OR to the C-Suite with Randy Moore
Randy Moore, DNP, MBA, CRNA, left his role as the AANA CEO about a year ago to take over as Chief Anesthetist Officer at NorthStar Anesthesia. It was a little…
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Ep 205: Case Management for Thyroidectomy
As we continue our case series on these clinical episodes, we’re going to start out by talking about surgical procedures and pathology related to the endocrine…
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Ep 204: CRNA Strong – Inspirational Stories from Four CRNAs
Our profession is filled with incredible individuals who are resourceful and know how to make the most out of whatever comes their way in the operating room…
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Ep 203: The Future of Anesthesia with NorthStar CEO & CAO
There’s been a huge strain put on the anesthesia business in recent years due to the way that hospitals and surgeries have changed, and there’s some uneasiness…
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Ep 202: Case Management and Crisis Management – Anaphylactic Shock State (Part 1)
As we begin our new clinical episodes of Beyond the Mask, we’re kicking things off with a case management and crisis management series on the different states…
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Ep 201: Why Member Engagement from Everyday CRNAs Is Vital to the Health of the AANA
Every member of the AANA is taking an active approach by paying dues and being a part of the organization, but the success of the AANA relies on participation…
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Ep 200: Exploring the Power of Nursing and Its Future Impact on Healthcare
As we celebrate the release of our 200th episode, it seemed fitting to shine the spotlight on the profession as a whole and the people who devote their lives…
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Ep 199: Olive Berger, CRNA – Founding Member of the AANA
The early years of anesthesia were a time when nurses proved just how valuable they were as this new world was being explored. Olive Berger, CRNA was one of…
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BONUS: We Have an Exciting Show Announcement to Make
We’ve been waiting for a little while to let the cat out of the bag but it’s finally time to make an exciting announcement about the future of the podcast…
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Ep 198: An Upcoming Opportunity for All Doctoral Students
Earlier this year we spoke to Marianne Cosgrove, CRNA, DNAP, APRN, PhD, on the podcast and she emailed us later about a student that would like to come on the…
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Ep 197: Healthcare Provider Wellness and Self-Care
If COVID taught us anything, it’s that it’s just as important for healthcare workers to take care of their own health as it is to take care of others. It’s a…
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Ep 196: Trying to Solve the Healthcare Credentialing Problem
Any CRNA who’s gone through the credentialing process knows how inefficient and frustrating it can be. There’s got to be a better way right? Andi Stamper, DNP…
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Ep 195: Meet the New AANA CEO, Bill Bruce
The AANA introduced its new CEO earlier this summer and Bill Bruce, MBA, CAE has already hit the ground running. So what does a non-CRNA bring to the…
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Ep 194: Norwegian Anesthetist’s Story of Saving a Drowning Infant
Sometimes it’s about being in the right place at the right time, but even more than that, it’s about taking action to help a fellow human when the time calls…
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Ep 193: A Nurse for Sheriff? History Could Be Made
Nurses are uniquely qualified for the responsibilities that come with holding a public office, which is why we’re seeing more and more campaigning. But did you…
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Ep 192: Effective Federal Advocacy Starts at Home
The great thing about being an advocate for nurse anesthetists is that anyone can have an impact no matter where they live. Many federal legislators starts…
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Ep 191: Decreasing Healthcare Disparity Through Improved Diversity
You’ve probably already noticed that most of our colleagues in nurse anesthesia look pretty similar. Through innovation and educational pipelines, the industry…
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Ep 190: Using Neuroscience for Daily Direction and Coping Mechanisms
Each of us faces our own battles every day, some of which are much more difficult than others. No matter what mental health challenges you’re dealing with…
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Ep 189: Catherine Lawrence, First Nurse to Administer Anesthesia
On this look back through the history of nurse anesthesia, we’ll tell you the story of Catherine Lawrence. This Civil War nurse became the first to administer…
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Ep 188: How Innovation is Changing Nursing
The nursing profession has always been the backbone of the healthcare system but it’s time to start thinking bigger. The talent and determination found in…
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Ep 187: Panel on Incivility and Bullying with the Nebraska State Association
Jeremy and Sharon took part in a panel discussion on incivility and bullying within the CRNA workplace and educational system. Speaking alongside members of…
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Ep 186: Empowered Women Empower Women
None of us get to where we are without the help and guidance of other people. We rely on mentorship from our peers to lift us up and empower us to accomplish…
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Ep 185: 9 Tax Saving Strategies for CRNAs with an S Corporation
With more and more CRNAs shifting to 1099, it’s time to start thinking about how to best position yourself from a tax standpoint as your finances change…
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Ep 184: CRNA Manpower – Trends from the Past Decade & a Look Into the Future (Part 2)
Today we’re continuing the conversation with Nancy Bruton-Maree, CRNA, and Sandy Ouellette, CRNA, on the history of CRNAs in the workforce. In part two, we’ll…
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Ep 183: CRNA Manpower – The History of Shortages and the Studies That Followed (Part 1)
Over the past five decades, quite a bit of attention has been paid to the challenges facing the CRNA workforce, especially when numbers dropped significantly…
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Ep 182: The Push for Full Practice Authority for VA CRNAs
More than 1,000 CRNAs work with the Veterans Health Administration and they can’t operate with full practice authority like their counterparts serving in every…
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Ep 181: The CRNA Coroner – Another Avenue to Serve
As more and more CRNAs are trying to find their place in the political setting, Jennifer Banek, CRNA found her own path to serving. In 2020, Banek was elected…
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Ep 180: Lobbying for CRNAs – How to Influence State Legislatures and Agencies
If you want an eye-opening perspective on lobbying and what it takes to influence lawmakers, this will be an episode you don’t want to miss. Bob Guyer of The…
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Ep 179: Ukranian Born to New York State President – Meet Yana Krmic, CRNA
Few people in our profession represent what it means to be a CRNA more than Yana Krmic, MSN, CRNA, APRN. Born in Ukraine and raised in Siberia before moving to…
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Ep 178: How Cochrane Collaborates to Promote Evidence-Based Decision Making
The healthcare industry has always depended on collaboration to advance medicine and improve care for patients. Much of that collaboration comes in the form of…
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Ep 177: The Path to Full Practice Authority in the Air Force
The fight to give CRNAs full practice authority continues in states across the country but there have been some important victories along the way. All you need…
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Ep 176: Meet Candidates in the 2022 AANA Elections
The AANA Elections to appoint 2022-2023 board and elected committees will open on April 19 and members will have two weeks to cast their votes. We had the…
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Ep 175: Why More Nurses Need to Be Elected to Congress
As we approach another round of midterm elections, we wanted to introduce you to one of the few nurses around the country that hopes to represent her state in…
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Ep 174: Anesthesia Practice Considerations When Dealing with a Methamphetamine Patient
With the rise in methamphetamine use across the country, CRNAs need to be prepared to provide anesthesia to a substance use disorder patient. Jenny Krogh…
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Ep 173: When Guessing Goes Wrong for CRNAs in Retirement
When planning for retirement, many CRNAs end up guessing at some of the most important questions. You’d never enter an operating room unprepared so why risk…
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Ep 172: Remembering the True Leadership of Patrick Downey
In November of 2021, the AANA lost a great man in Patrick Downey. This former president and patriarch of the Diamond Club served as a CRNA for more than 50…
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Ep 171: Health and Wellness for the CRNA
Long hours and high stress is typically a recipe for poor health, which is why it’s always good to get a reminder to put ourselves and our bodies first. That…
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Ep 170: The History of TEFRA and How It Changed Anesthesia
Forty years have passed since the Tax, Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) became law and this piece of federal legislation changed the way payment…
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Ep 169: CRNA Advocacy in Pennsylvania and the Lessons Learned
Today we want to shine the advocacy spotlight on the work being done by CRNAs in Pennsylvania, who have helped drive some significant changes in their state…
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Ep 168: A Free App Created to Improve Anesthesia
Time is of the essence in the operating room, and it’s important that you’re able to track down the information you need as quickly as possible. Thanks to…
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Ep 167: In Search of the First Anesthetists
The history of the nurse anesthesia profession is a bit murky as records weren’t kept well through the years as medicine and healthcare progressed, but there…
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Ep 166: How Elevated Ambient Noise in the OR Impacts Health & Safety
It’s something outside people might never think about but ambient noise can have a direct impact on the health of CRNAs and the safety of the patients. Many…
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Ep 165: Incivility and Bullying by Healthcare Providers in the Clinical Setting
Incivility and bullying can be found in all types of environments in our society and that’s unfortunately true with the academic and clinical settings for…
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Ep 164: CRNA Entrepreneurship in Aesthetics and Wellness
If you’ve ever considered being your own boss and building a business that can supplement or replace your CRNA income, there are paths out there that our peers…
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Ep 163: How to Negotiate & Review CRNA Contracts
Talking about money isn’t an easy thing for most people to do. That’s why conversations around CRNA contracts can get uncomfortable and eventually lead to…
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Ep 162: A Lifetime of Advocacy & Volunteerism with Linda Moore, CRNA, BS
Being a CRNA means caring for and about people and you won’t find many people that are better examples of that than Linda Moore, CRNA, BS. The former president…
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Ep 161: 22 Life & Money Resolutions for 2022
As we prepare to turn the page to the new year, it’s time to start thinking about our goals and laying out the resolutions we want to achieve in 2022. Sharon…
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Ep 160: Remembering Helen Vos, The Mother of Continuing Education
Our historical series wouldn’t be complete without an episode dedicated to the life and accomplishments of former AANA president Helen P Vos. What better way…
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Ep 159: Tracking Surgeon Quality to Improve Cost & Care for Patients
Patients trust that their healthcare providers are sending them to the best surgeon possible when the need arrives, but that’s not always the case. Too often…
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Ep 158: How to Protect Your License from Litigation
Although you never go into a patient’s room with the expectation that anything will go wrong, sometimes it does. It’s important for nurses to be prepared in…
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Ep 157: Why Having Nurse Anesthesia Academic Leadership Matters
We’ve stressed the importance of having CRNAs in clinical leadership positions as well as local government positions, but it’s equally valuable to have our…
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Ep 156: How the Economics of Healthcare Could Change Anesthesia
Money drives many of the decisions industries have to make and healthcare is no exception. As things become more expensive and less efficient, people are…
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Ep 155: Proving the Quality and Cost Efficiency of CRNAs
Research is crucial to pushing the CRNA profession forward and that’s something that the AANA Foundation has dedicated its efforts to. To help us understand…
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Ep 154: Anne Penland’s Story - Nursing on the Frontlines of World War I and Early 20th Century Medicine
You won’t find Anne Penland’s name mentioned very often in the early history books about nursing, but this North Carolina nurse anesthetist served our country…
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Ep 153: The Business Side of Anesthesia
There’s no doubt that anesthesia is a big business but not every CRNA pays attention to that side of the profession. It might not be something you’re…
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Ep 152: The Growth of Computerized Surgical Implants
Technology has been changing the healthcare industry for many years now but we’ve reached a point where computers have gone from outside the body to inside the…
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Ep 151: Tips & Techniques for Maintaining Strong Relationships During the Pandemic
Long-term relationships, whether they be personal or professional, have been under tremendous stress since the start of the pandemic. The same dynamics that…
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Ep 150: Expanding Role of CRNAs in Disaster Response
With the resources and skills that CRNAs possess, they are trained to succeed in crisis situations, which is why more and more of our peers are assisting in…