Ep 104: How Ira Gunn Shaped Nurse Anesthesia Through Service, Education & Advocacy
Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs · Jeremy Stanley
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Show Notes
Few people had an impact on nursing and the nurse anesthesia profession like Ira P. Gunn, CRNA, MLN, FAAN. Widely regarded as a visionary in the profession, Gunn’s legacy lives on through many different capacities. To help us better understand her life and accomplishments, Nancy Bruton-Maree and Sandy Ouellette join us to share what they know about Gunn and what they learned from working with her.
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What we discuss on this show:
2:53 – Nancy and Sandy joining us again in studio
3:30 – Today we’re talking about Ira Gunn
4:35 – Background on Ira Gunn and her early years
8:02 – Developing her life mission and vision
10:14 – Her career in the military
14:48 – Dr. Weeks served under Ira Gunn
17:03 – Her many gifts to nursing and nurse anesthesia profession
23:52 – Nancy tells a story about a time Ira saved her
27:25 – Awards and honors she received
28:54 – How was she viewed by her professional friends?
35:29 – What beliefs did she instill us that still has relevance today?
40:15 – Final Thoughts on Ira