Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs

The nurse anesthesia profession is navigating a period of rapid change. From reimbursement cuts and workforce shortages to evolving practice models and federal policy battles, the decisions being made today will shape the future of CRNAs for decades to come. In this special live taping recorded at the West Virginia Association of Nurse Anesthesiology meeting, Sharon sits down with AANA President Jeff Molter to discuss the biggest challenges facing the profession and how CRNAs can stay engaged in protecting their future. Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode: 🩺 Reimbursement Pressures Are Rising 🎓 Student Loan Limits Threaten Workforce Growth 🏥 Demand for Anesthesia Providers Is Expanding 📣 Advocacy Is Essential for the Profession’s Future 📈 CRNAs Are Becoming the Backbone of Anesthesia Care Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ The 1099 CRNA Institute: https://aana.com/1099 Get the CE Certificate here (and directly submit to the NBCRNA): https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246 Now you can watch the show on YouTube! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCknrmkRxiwtYk7LUjSV6wmw?sub_confirmation=1

In this episode, we explore the Fifth Consensus Guidelines for the Management of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting, the latest international update designed to guide clinicians toward more effective prevention and treatment strategies. These updated recommendations reflect a growing body of research and introduce several important shifts in how anesthesia providers approach PONV. From expanded use of multimodal prophylaxis to greater emphasis on risk reduction strategies and post-discharge nausea and vomiting, the new guidelines encourage clinicians to think more proactively and systematically about managing this common complication. Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode: 🤢 PONV is still one of the most common anesthesia complications 🧩 The new guidelines emphasize multimodal prevention 📊 Risk scoring still matters—but clinical judgment matters more 💊 Combination antiemetic therapy is now encouraged Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ The 1099 CRNA Institute: https://aana.com/1099 Get the CE Certificate here (and directly submit to the NBCRNA): https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246 Now you can watch the show on YouTube! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCknrmkRxiwtYk7LUjSV6wmw?sub_confirmation=1 🏠 Think beyond the PACU

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 the Mayo Clinic. As workforce shortages persist, the profession is evolving and hospitals are hiring more nurses educated outside of the United States. We’ll explore the realities of applying to CRNA school as an international nurse and discuss the differences in nursing education across countries. Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: 🌎 International nurses face unique challenges 🎯 Long-term vision matters 📚 Academic rigor differs globally 💪 Resilience is essential 🤝 Mentorship and community help along the way Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/grade-1-view/ Visit the AANA Resident Hub: https://www.aana.com/resident-hub/ Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246

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 scene. That reality inspired a powerful community initiative led by CRNA student Krystin Jones. Her DNP project focuses on training law enforcement officers to recognize opioid overdoses and confidently administer naloxone, a medication that can reverse the effects of an overdose and potentially save a life. Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode: 🚨 Police are often first on the scene 💉 Narcan can mean the difference between life and death 🏥 Healthcare professionals can impact communities beyond hospitals 📊 The opioid crisis remains a serious public health challenge 🤝 Collaboration saves lives Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ The 1099 CRNA Institute: https://aana.com/1099 Get the CE Certificate here (and directly submit to the NBCRNA): https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246 Now you can watch the show on YouTube! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCknrmkRxiwtYk7LUjSV6wmw?sub_confirmation=1

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 future CRNAs. He’s currently ​the ​Director ​of ​Research ​and ​Global ​Outreach ​in ​the ​Department ​of ​Nurse ​Anesthesia, and his ​scholarship ​focuses ​on ​enhancing ​knowledge ​translation ​in ​healthcare ​environments, ​with ​a ​lot ​of ​his ​current ​projects ​encompassing ​AI ​integration ​in ​healthcare ​education. We’ll go beyond theory and into practical implementation of AI, like integrating AI literacy into the curriculum and building custom GPT tools for student handbooks. We also want to address the concerns many educators share: ethical use, institutional support, academic integrity, prompt engineering, and how to keep humans “in the loop.” Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode: 🤖 AI Literacy as a Core Skill 🧠 Prompt Engineering with the CARE Framework 📚 Integrating AI Across the Curriculum 🛠️ Custom GPT Tools for Educators ⚖️ Ethics, Accuracy & Human Oversight About our guest: https://nrsa.chp.vcu.edu/our-team/jiale-gary-hu-phd-rn-faan.html Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ Get the CE Certificate here (and directly submit to the NBCRNA): https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246

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 John, shares her deeply personal story of manipulation, coercive control, and psychological abuse. While the world knows the headline-grabbing “Dirty John” narrative, this conversation takes us behind the scenes to explore how even strong, capable professionals can be targeted and trapped by someone hiding in plain sight. Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode: 🚩 Psychopaths and manipulators hide in plain sight. Charm and intelligence can mask danger. 🧠 You can be “smart in the brain and not so smart in the heart.” 💬 Silence protects abusers. Speaking up creates safety and support. 🔍 Trust your instincts, subtle red flags deserve attention. 🌱 Healing is ongoing, resilience and community make rebuilding possible. Get the book here: https://www.amazon.com/When-You-See-Outsmarted-Outlasted/dp/B0FCDDC6FL Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ The 1099 CRNA Institute: https://aana.com/1099 Get the CE Certificate here (and directly submit to the NBCRNA): https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246 Now you can watch the show on YouTube! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCknrmkRxiwtYk7LUjSV6wmw?sub_confirmation=1

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 nurse anesthesia. Dr. Bimpe ‘Bebe’ Adenusi shares her remarkable journey from clinical chemist to CRNA, educator, program director, national leader, and founder of the Nigerian American Nurse Anesthetist Association. With authenticity and humility, she reflects on the mentors who shaped her path, the challenges of stepping into leadership, and the responsibility of lifting the next generation. Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: 👩🏾‍⚕️ From Student to National Leader 💬 Listening as a Leadership Skill 🤝 The Power of Mentorship 🌍 Mission Work & Purpose 📚 Building the Next Generation About our guest: https://nanaa.org/team/dr-bimpe-adenusi/ Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/grade-1-view/ Visit the AANA Resident Hub: https://www.aana.com/resident-hub/ Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246

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 Elmore, DNP, APRN-CRNA joins the show to discuss one of the most critical and often overlooked elements of nurse anesthesia education: preceptorship training. From bridging classroom theory to real-time clinical decision-making, preceptors are the link between knowledge and confidence. And when that experience goes well, it can shape a career. When it doesn’t, it can leave lasting scars. Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode: 🧑‍🏫 Preceptorship Is a Role, Not a Side Task 🤝 What Students Actually Need ⚖️ Balancing Control & Independence 🔥 Burnout & Preceptor Fatigue 🌐 The Preceptor Resource Hub About our guest: https://marybaldwin.edu/people/kelly-r-elmore-dnp-aprn-crna/ Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ The 1099 CRNA Institute: https://aana.com/1099 Get the CE Certificate here (and directly submit to the NBCRNA): https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246 Now you can watch the show on YouTube! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCknrmkRxiwtYk7LUjSV6wmw?sub_confirmation=1

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. Edwin Aroke, an internationally recognized CRNA pain scientist and Editor-in-Chief of the AANA Journal, joins hosts Erin and Nickie to talk with us about scholarly writing and peer review. His ​scholarship ​has ​resulted ​in ​over ​60 ​peer-reviewed ​publications and ​many ​nationally ​and ​internationally ​presentations ​on ​pharmacogenomics, ​pain ​disparities ​and ​anesthesia ​outcomes. This conversation is a practical guide for nurse anesthesia educators who want to elevate their scholarship, as we’ll discuss developing a focused research niche to navigating peer review, grant funding, and common reasons for desk rejection. Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode: ✍️ From Classroom Writing to Publication 🔬 Building a Focused Research Niche 📚 Common Reasons for Journal Rejection 🤝 Grant Funding & Mentorship Strategy 🤖 AI in Scholarly Writing About our guest: https://scholars.uab.edu/4965-edwin-aroke Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ Get the CE Certificate here (and directly submit to the NBCRNA): https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246

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 Kevin Chem, DNP, CRNA to unpack his viral Substack article, “No One Is Coming to Save Us.” The core message is uncomfortable but clear: while anesthesia organizations remain divided over turf and titles, payers are quietly reshaping reimbursement policy in ways that could have long-term consequences for both CRNAs and anesthesiologists. Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode: 🐺 “The Wolf Is at the Door” 💰 Reimbursement Drives Practice Models ⚖️ Fragmentation Weakens Leverage 🏛️ Multi-Front Strategy: Litigation, Legislation, PR 🔄 Cycles in Compensation & Demand Read Randy’s Substack post here: https://randymoore.substack.com/p/no-ones-coming-to-save-us-the-anesthesia Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ The 1099 CRNA Institute: https://aana.com/1099 Get the CE Certificate here (and directly submit to the NBCRNA): https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246 Now you can watch the show on YouTube! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCknrmkRxiwtYk7LUjSV6wmw?sub_confirmation=1

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: the idea that patients can be “cleared” for anesthesia by non-anesthesia providers. While well-intentioned, this language blurs professional boundaries and creates real risks for patients and anesthesia teams alike. The goals for this show are to help you be able to: Differentiate between preoperative medical optimization and anesthesia clearance. Explain why anesthesia providers are uniquely qualified to determine anesthesia-related risk. Describe the appropriate role of non-anesthesia consultants in the perioperative period. Apply modern risk assessment tools, such as the DASI scale, to evaluate perioperative anesthesia risk. Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ The 1099 CRNA Institute: https://aana.com/1099 Get the CE Certificate here (and directly submit to the NBCRNA): https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246 Now you can watch the show on YouTube! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCknrmkRxiwtYk7LUjSV6wmw?sub_confirmation=1

Advocacy can feel intimidating, especially as a student. But what if your future scope of practice, reimbursement, autonomy, and even student loan access are being shaped right now? Mackenzie and Levi recently attended Lobby Day in Florida and Nicolas went to Capitol Day in Arizona. Kelsey asks them about their experiences and advice for other SRNAs. You’ll learn more about what advocacy events actually look like, how they prepared, what surprised them most, and the powerful realization that legislators often know very little about what CRNAs truly do. Showing up to advocate isn’t just crucial for policy, it’s also important for every SRNA’s professional journey. Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: 🏛️ What Lobby Day & Capital Day Really Look Like 📢 Scope of Practice & Autonomy Bills 💰 Reimbursement & Legislative Barriers 🎓 Student Loan Caps & Federal Policy Threats 🔥 “If You’re Not at the Table, You’re on the Menu” Tell the Department of Education: CRNAs are professionals - https://aana.quorum.us/campaign/151823/?utm_campaign=21808239-Letter%20from%20the%20Board%20of%20Directors%20Newsletter%20-%20MY26&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_aIux9bDYGSMnBHT8ofMd4Soboojl0igMxgnXHzvkjlNUNiJgq50f2fSPLl0FV518L46QnmodIQKlPYVGef6ShbqCNBA&_hsmi=402704119&utm_content=402704119&utm_source=hs_email Register for AANA Mid-Year Assembly: https://www.aana.com/premier-event/mid-year-assembly/ Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/grade-1-view/ Visit the AANA Resident Hub: https://www.aana.com/resident-hub/ Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246

In this special episode, the conversation goes beyond anesthesia, leadership, and practice models and into something just as essential: friendship, health, and wellness. In a profession that is demanding, high‑stakes, and often isolating, the relationships CRNAs build with one another can be a powerful source of strength. Sharon is joined by longtime friends Jackie Rowles, DNP, MBA, MA, CRNA, ANP-BC, NSPM-C, FNAP, FAANA, FAAN, Tracy Castleman, DNP, CRNA, APN-A, FAANA, and Carole Doyscher, CRNA, BSN, MS, APRN—four CRNAs whose bond, known affectionately as the Fab Four, was forged through shared experiences, mutual respect, and plenty of laughter along the way. Together, they reflect on how authentic connection within the CRNA community supports resilience, personal well‑being, and professional longevity. Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode: 👩‍⚕️ Each leader shares their unique leadership style and AANA experience 🤝 The power of unity, trust, and supporting one another in CRNA leadership 🧭 How policy, mentoring, and advocacy shape the future of the profession 💬 Stories from the trenches — what it's really like to lead under pressure 🚀 Encouragement for the next generation of CRNA leaders Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ The 1099 CRNA Institute: https://aana.com/1099 Get the CE Certificate here (and directly submit to the NBCRNA): https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246 Now you can watch the show on YouTube! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCknrmkRxiwtYk7LUjSV6wmw?sub_confirmation=1

Recorded live at the EDGE Conference, this special episode brings all four hosts together for an honest, reflective conversation about what makes this meeting so meaningful for CRNA educators, and why it continues to matter more than ever. Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode: 🎓 The Value of EDGE for Educators - Why this conference remains a cornerstone for faculty connection and growth. 🤝 Mentorship, Networking, and Community - How relationships shape educator confidence and career paths. 📚 Supporting Early & Mid-Career Educators - Bridging gaps in training, expectations, and professional development. 🧠 Innovation, AI, and Educational Change - Adapting to rapid shifts while maintaining academic rigor. 🧭 Leadership, Longevity, and Faculty Wellness - Navigating burnout, administrative pressure, and long-term sustainability. Follow @AirwayExchangePodcast on Instagram Submit a Topic: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/airway-exchange-podcast-request Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ Get the CE Certificate here (and directly submit to the NBCRNA): https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246

Oral airways have looked basically the same for nearly a century despite dramatic changes in patient populations, sedation practices, and monitoring standards. What if a simple design change could bring significant improvements to safety and efficacy? In this episode, CRNA John Brown and entrepreneur Jason Keen of Arete Medical Devices share the story behind a newly designed oral airway that aims to solve problems anesthesia providers have quietly worked around for decades. Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode: 🫁 Why traditional oral airways no longer meet modern sedation needs 🔧 Designing an adjustable airway to reduce waste and mis-sizing 📉 Improving end-tidal CO₂ accuracy while lowering oxygen flow rates 🏥 Clinical testing across hospitals and surgery centers 🌱 Cost savings, plastic reduction, and sustainability in anesthesia tools Learn more about Arete Medical Devices: https://aretemedicaldevices.com/ Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ The 1099 CRNA Institute: https://aana.com/1099 Get the CE Certificate here (and directly submit to the NBCRNA): https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246 Now you can watch the show on YouTube! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCknrmkRxiwtYk7LUjSV6wmw?sub_confirmation=1

Incivility doesn’t always announce itself loudly—it often creeps in quietly, becoming normalized in high-stress clinical environments. In this episode, Lynn and Garry are joined by leadership veteran Meri Gilman-Mays, CRNA, DNP to continue a candid conversation on addressing incivility in nurse anesthesia. Part two of this conversation shifts from recognizing incivility to actively addressing it through leadership. We’ll challenge the notion that leadership requires a title, highlighting how CRNAs lead daily at the bedside, in the operating room, and through committee work. Listeners are invited to consider the impact of silence versus intervention and how modeling professionalism under pressure influences team culture. After listening to this episode, participants will be able to: Identify leadership behaviors that CRNAs can demonstrate regardless of formal title or position. Apply real-time de-escalation strategies to address incivility while maintaining professionalism and authority. Utilize a structured framework for conducting difficult follow-up conversations and ensuring accountability. Describe strategies for fostering a culture of respect and psychological safety within anesthesia and perioperative teams. Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ The 1099 CRNA Institute: https://aana.com/1099 Get the CE Certificate here (and directly submit to the NBCRNA): https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246 Now you can watch the show on YouTube! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCknrmkRxiwtYk7LUjSV6wmw?sub_confirmation=1

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 in a way that affords opportunity and access to anyone who wants to pursue that goal. In this episode, hosts Nicolas and Kelsey are joined by two influential leaders in nurse anesthesia advocacy, Lena Gould, EdD, CRNA, FADLN, FAANA, FAAN and Vincent Ford, DNAP, CRNA, to talk candidly about diversity, mentorship, and responsibility. Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: 🎓 Why representation in textbooks, faculty, and leadership matters 🧠 Mentorship as the bridge between access and opportunity 🌍 Diversity of thought and experience drives better decisions at the institutional level. 🏫 Barriers in admissions and the push for holistic review 🌱 Paying it forward and shaping the next generation of CRNAs Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/grade-1-view/ Visit the AANA Resident Hub: https://www.aana.com/resident-hub/ Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246

From the very beginning of nurse anesthesia, opposition was organized, strategic, and relentless. Two central figures who devoted their careers to making anesthesia a physician-only specialty in the United States in the early 1900s were Frank and Laurette McMechan. Today, we’ll examine their lives and professional impact in this historical episode with our show historians Nancy Bruton-Maree, CRNA and Sandy Ouellette, CRNA. Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode: 🔥 Who Frank and Laurette McMechan were and why they mattered 📜 Early efforts to eliminate nurse anesthesia in the U.S. 🏛️ How physician anesthesia organizations were formed ⚖️ Legal battles that protected CRNA practice 🧠 Why understanding history is essential for the future of CRNAs Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ The 1099 CRNA Institute: https://aana.com/1099 Get the CE Certificate here (and directly submit to the NBCRNA): https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246 Now you can watch the show on YouTube! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCknrmkRxiwtYk7LUjSV6wmw?sub_confirmation=1

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 accreditation as an ongoing leadership practice that shapes program culture, faculty development, and student outcomes. Drawing on decades of experience as a program director, department chair, and national leader, Dr. Mund explains what’s usually true long before a successful COA site visit ever begins. Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode: 📁 Why accreditation should start on day one—not year ten 🧭 How strong processes prevent people and measurement problems 📝 Common self-study mistakes that undermine good programs 🎓 Mentoring faculty to take ownership of accreditation standards 🔍 Early warning signs that programs are drifting out of compliance Follow @AirwayExchangePodcast on Instagram Submit a Topic: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/airway-exchange-podcast-request Be a part of EDGE: Educate. Develop. Grow. Engage. >> https://www.aana.com/premier-event/edge/ Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ Get the CE Certificate here (and directly submit to the NBCRNA): https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246

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 this mean for anesthesia providers? Sharon and guest co-host Larry Sears, CRNA sit down with CRNA educator and technology thought leader Richard Wilson, DNPA, CRNA, FAANA to explore how AI is quietly reshaping perioperative care, education, and decision-making in the operating room. Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode: 🤖 Generative vs. predictive AI, and why the difference matters 📉 Predicting hypotension and adverse events in real time 🫀 AI-driven ventilators, monitoring, and micro-learning systems 🧠 Why AI can’t replace vigilance, intuition, or clinical judgment 🎓 How students and educators are already using AI responsibly Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ The 1099 CRNA Institute: https://aana.com/1099 Get the CE Certificate here (and directly submit to the NBCRNA): https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246 Now you can watch the show on YouTube! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCknrmkRxiwtYk7LUjSV6wmw?sub_confirmation=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 this conversation, Lynn and Garry welcome guest Meri Gilman-Mays, CRNA, DNP, for an honest, thoughtful conversation about incivility in the perioperative environment and how it quietly shapes the daily experiences of nurse anesthetists. Part I focuses on awareness as the first step toward change. By helping CRNAs recognize incivility in its many forms and understand its ripple effects on wellness, teamwork, and patient care, this conversation invites reflection rather than blame. It’s an educational yet relatable dialogue designed to validate lived experiences and encourage healthier, more respectful professional environments one interaction at a time. Here’s some of what we’ll discuss: ⚠️ What incivility actually looks like in anesthesia practice 🏥 Power dynamics between CRNAs, physicians, and students 🧠 How unchecked behavior leads to burnout and moral distress 🗣️ Why silence, eye-rolling, and dismissal are not harmless 🧩 The leadership gap fueling toxic workplace cultures Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ The 1099 CRNA Institute: https://aana.com/1099 Get the CE Certificate here (and directly submit to the NBCRNA): https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246 Now you can watch the show on YouTube! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCknrmkRxiwtYk7LUjSV6wmw?sub_confirmation=1

Applying to CRNA school can feel overwhelming—stats, GPAs, ICU experience, GRE scores, interviews, and endless comparisons to peers and strangers alike. It’s easy to talk yourself out of applying (or reapplying) so today we’re going to back the curtain on the application process and share our real, unfiltered journeys to CRNA school. Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: 📄 What the CRNA application process really feels like 🚫 Handling rejection, waitlists, and “not this cycle” moments 🧠 Interview formats: emotional intelligence vs. clinical knowledge 📈 How to strengthen your application when reapplying 💪 Why resilience and authenticity matter more than stats Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/grade-1-view/ Visit the AANA Resident Hub: https://www.aana.com/resident-hub/ Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246

More CRNAs are stepping beyond the operating room and building something entirely new, and this episode dives into what that transition truly looks like. Today, we’re sitting down with Joshua Olson DNP, CRNA, CRNA educator, and co-creator of the Ollivate app, a gamified learning platform designed to help CRNAs earn CEs and residents prepare for boards in a calmer, more effective way. Want to know what it’s like to transition to entrepreneurship, the challenges of non-clinical business, and what it takes to succeed? Join us for this candid conversation with a fellow CRNA who’s taken the bold leap. Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode: 🚀 Transitioning from clinical practice to entrepreneurship 🧠 Why gamified learning reduces anxiety and improves retention 📱 Micro-learning, spaced repetition, and modern CE engagement 🤝 The importance of not building a business alone 💡 Why CRNAs are uniquely positioned to innovate Check out Ollivate here: https://ollivate.com/ Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ The 1099 CRNA Institute: https://aana.com/1099 Get the CE Certificate here (and directly submit to the NBCRNA): https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246 Now you can watch the show on YouTube! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCknrmkRxiwtYk7LUjSV6wmw?sub_confirmation=1

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 for a candid, experience-driven conversation about what accreditation really looks like from the inside, whether you’re a program director, faculty member, or educator preparing for your first review. Drawing from multiple accreditation cycles, on-site visits, and self-study efforts, the panel discusses what works, what surprises programs, and why accreditation should be viewed as a measure of compliance, not a judgment of educational quality. We understand how overwhelming the process can feel at times, but getting guidance and resources from peers can help alleviate some of the pressure. Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode: 📋 Accreditation as compliance—not a measure of program quality 🗂️ Self-study strategies, timelines, and organization tips 🤝 Why accreditation must be a team sport 🏥 Clinical challenges: case numbers, regional anesthesia, and central lines 📈 How standards can drive program growth and institutional support Follow @AirwayExchangePodcast on Instagram Submit a Topic: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/airway-exchange-podcast-request Be a part of EDGE: Educate. Develop. Grow. Engage. >> https://www.aana.com/premier-event/edge/ Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ The 1099 CRNA Institute: https://aana.com/1099 Get the CE Certificate here (and directly submit to the NBCRNA): https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246

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 generations. With her passing on December 27, 2025, we wanted to revisit the conversation we had with her five years prior about the evolution of education and accreditation in nurse anesthesia, something that she cared about tremendously. This conversation captures Betty’s wisdom, humility, and unwavering commitment to lifting others rather than highlighting herself. The show originally aired July 2, 2020, and we’ve asked Jackie Rowles, DNP, MBA, MA, CRNA, ANP-BC, NSPM-C, FNAP, FAANA, FAAN, the founder and president of Our Hearts Your Hands Inc, and Sandy Ouellette, CRNA, DS (hon), Med, FAAN, vice president of Our Hearts Your Hands Inc., to share a few of their thoughts on her lasting legacy before we begin. Listening ​now, ​her ​words ​carry ​even ​greater ​meaning. ​They ​reflect ​the ​wisdom, ​humility ​and ​steady ​leadership ​that ​defined ​her ​life's ​work. ​We ​invite ​you ​today ​to ​listen ​not ​only ​with ​your ​ears, ​​but ​with ​your ​heart. It’s an honor to share her voice once more. Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode: 🕊️ The life and legacy of Betty Horton in nurse anesthesia 📚 How accreditation standards transformed education and safety 🌍 Global impact through IFNA and the APAP program 🤝 Navigating political and professional challenges with integrity 🌱 Mentorship, service, and building pathways for future generations Read the AANA’s obituary for Betty: https://www.aana.com/news/in-memoriam-betty-horton-phd-crna-faan-1936-2025/ Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ The 1099 CRNA Institute: https://aana.com/1099 Get the CE Certificate here (and directly submit to the NBCRNA): https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246 Now you can watch the show on YouTube! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCknrmkRxiwtYk7LUjSV6wmw?sub_confirmation=1

In this episode of Anesthesia Alchemy: Lynn & Garry Unplugged, Garry dives deep into the science and strategy behind Goal-Directed Fluid Therapy (GDFT), moving beyond dogma to deliberate, physiology-driven decision-making. Our guest, Richard Wilson, traces the evolution of perioperative fluid management from liberal “fill-the-tank” approaches to modern, data-informed strategies that respect the Frank–Starling relationship and the nuanced concept of fluid responsiveness. Along the way, they unpack essential hemodynamic variables—stroke volume, cardiac output, preload, afterload, and contractility explaining why hypotension or low output doesn’t always mean the patient needs more fluid. Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ The 1099 CRNA Institute: https://aana.com/1099 Get the CE Certificate here (and directly submit to the NBCRNA): https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246 Now you can watch the show on YouTube! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCknrmkRxiwtYk7LUjSV6wmw?sub_confirmation=1

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 hand off the torch to a new group of future CRNAs, founding host Olivia Conn, RN, DNP introduces the new host team: Nicolas Alexander, BSN, SCRN, CCRN; Levi Davis, BSN, RN, CCRN; Mackenzie Lane, BSN, RN, CCRN; and Kelsey Muir, BSN, RN, CCCRN. Through candid introductions and rapid-fire questions, you get to know the people behind the microphones, not just where they are in CRNA school, but the winding paths that brought them here. From non-linear career journeys and long-distance relationships to favorite comfort shows, coffee orders, and unexpected habits picked up during anesthesia training, we’ll keep things light as we kick off the new year. Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: 🎙️ Introducing the Season Two Hosts 🧭 Non-Linear Paths to Nurse Anesthesia 🤝 Why Community Matters in CRNA School 😂 Keeping It Human 🚀 Setting the Tone for Season Two Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/grade-1-view/ Visit the AANA Resident Hub: https://www.aana.com/resident-hub/ Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246

We’re back once again for our annual conversation with NorthStar Anesthesia CEO Adam Spiegel and Chief Anesthetist Officer/Executive Vice President of Clinical Strategy Randy Moore, DNP, MBA, CRNA to provide us with a state of the profession as we begin 2026. They’re here to help us make sense of the ever-evolving anesthesia ecosystem by explaining what’s going on in our space right now and telling us where they think we’re headed. Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode: Current state situation in the anesthesia business sector Status of CRNA supply shortage and its impact on the labor market What’s going on with private equity supported firms? Current state of hospital and outsourced anesthesia firms relationships What’s going on with hospitals today? Learn more about Northstar Anesthesia: https://northstaranesthesia.com/our-culture/our-leadership/ Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ The 1099 CRNA Institute: https://aana.com/1099 Get the CE Certificate here (and directly submit to the NBCRNA): https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246 Now you can watch the show on YouTube! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCknrmkRxiwtYk7LUjSV6wmw?sub_confirmation=1

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 of the year. Hosts Nickie Damico and Louisa Martin are joined by Bridget Petrillo, MS, CRNA and Rodrigo Garcia, CEO of Parkdale Center of Professionals, for an honest, deeply personal conversation about SUD, recovery, stigma, and hope within the anesthesia community. Drawing from their own lived experiences, our guests explain why anesthesia providers face unique occupational risks, how shame and fear often delay getting help, and why recovery is not only possible but life-giving. The discussion also highlights the importance of peer support, education, and institutional resources, including the AANA Helpline, Wellness Ambassador Network, and Anesthetists in Recovery (AIR) meetings. As the year comes to a close, we turn our focus to intentional living, gratitude, and wellness, especially during the holidays, when stress and isolation can intensify. The 24/7 confidential, AANA Helpline (800-654-5167) answered by addiction professionals to improve access to help for SUD. Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode: 🧠 Why Anesthesia Is an Occupational Risk for SUD 🤝 Recovery Stories That Change Lives 📞 The Power of Peer Support & the AANA Helpline 🏫 What Educators Can Do Differently 🌱 Intentional Living, Gratitude & Wellness in 2026 Follow @AirwayExchangePodcast on Instagram Submit a Topic: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/airway-exchange-podcast-request Be a part of EDGE: Educate. Develop. Grow. Engage. >> https://www.aana.com/premier-event/edge/ Find out how Parkdale can help: https://parkdalecenter.com/ Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ The 1099 CRNA Institute: https://aana.com/1099 Get the CE Certificate here (and directly submit to the NBCRNA): https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246

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 times to pause and take stock of your financial picture. Small, intentional decisions made before December 31 can have an outsized impact on your long-term success. In a special holiday episode of Beyond the Mask, Jeremy and Sharon walk through a ‘CRNA Christmas list’ with 12 financial moves designed to help you finish the year strong and start the next one with confidence. Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode: 💰 Roth, Retirement & Tax Strategy Decisions - Why tax diversification matters and how Roth strategies fit long-term plans. 📒 1099 & Bookkeeping Cleanup - What independent CRNAs should finalize before December 31st. 🛡️ Protecting Your Family & Income - Beneficiaries, disability insurance, estate planning, and risk management. 🎯 Setting Intentional Goals for the Year Ahead - Turning income into progress with clear financial goals and direction. Get comprehensive planning for CRNAs: https://www.crnafinancialplanning.com/ Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ The 1099 CRNA Institute: https://aana.com/1099 Get the CE Certificate here (and directly submit to the NBCRNA): https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246 Now you can watch the show on YouTube! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCknrmkRxiwtYk7LUjSV6wmw?sub_confirmation=1

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 wrap-up episode with our first four hosts, we’re reflecting on what it truly takes to survive and grow through nurse anesthesia school, clinicals, graduation, and the transition into practice. Today’s show is honest, personal, and often humorous, covering everything from the emotional toll of clinical rotations to the shock of becoming a “real” CRNA overnight. Find out what surprised us the most, the moments that nearly broke us, and the experiences that ultimately shaped our confidence, resilience, and identity as anesthesia providers. Thank you for being a part of the journey, but stay tuned for the next iteration of the show. We’ll have four more SRNAs or RRNAs taking the reins for year two, and that announcement will be coming soon! Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: 🎓 Graduation, Boards & the Reality of “Being Done” 🏥 Clinical Rotations: Confidence, Humility & Growth 💼 The First Months as a New CRNA 🧠 Mental, Emotional & Physical Toll of Training 🌱 What We’d Tell Our Past Selves Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/grade-1-view/ Visit the AANA Resident Hub: https://www.aana.com/resident-hub/ Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246

Vaping has exploded in popularity among teens, young adults, and even surgical patients who don’t think of themselves as “smokers.” But for anesthesia providers, vaping is not harmless. It brings new airway, cardiovascular, and pharmacologic challenges to the OR. This week we’re joined by Beth Wilkes, DNAP, CRNA, CHSE, FAANA to break down what CRNAs must understand about vaping: how these devices work, what chemicals they contain, why adolescents are drawn to them, and the rapidly emerging evidence on how it’s impacting anesthesia. Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode: 🔥 What’s Really Inside an E-Cigarette 🫁 Respiratory & Airway Risks ❤️ Cardiac & Hemodynamic Effects ⚕️ Anesthetic Considerations 🧨 Device Dangers Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ The 1099 CRNA Institute: https://aana.com/1099 Get the CE Certificate here (and directly submit to the NBCRNA): https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246 Now you can watch the show on YouTube! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCknrmkRxiwtYk7LUjSV6wmw?sub_confirmation=1

As our wellness theme continues, today we’re focused on student wellness, which is essential to producing competent, confident, and emotionally healthy CRNAs. Erin and Greg welcome Matthew Zinder, DNAP, CH, CRNA, practice owner, educator, wellness researcher, and co-founder of Program Prep, to break down the realities of stress inside anesthesia programs and what both faculty and students can do about it. Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode: 🧠 ICU culture follows students - Care for others → ignore self. 😷 COVID changed baseline stress - PTSD + chronic stress entering programs. 🎢 Type-A struggle with “square one” - Big fish → beginner again. 🧘‍♂️ Wellness must be structured - Integrated modules, daily practices, real tools. 💬 Check-ins matter - Safe spaces + simple techniques improve outcomes. About our guest: https://www.matthewzinder.com/about Follow @AirwayExchangePodcast on Instagram Submit a Topic: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/airway-exchange-podcast-request Be a part of EDGE: Educate. Develop. Grow. Engage. >> https://www.aana.com/premier-event/edge/ Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ The 1099 CRNA Institute: https://aana.com/1099 Get the CE Certificate here (and directly submit to the NBCRNA): https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246

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, and that’s why we wanted Elizabeth Bamgbose, PhD, CRNA to join us for this conversation. She’s a CRNA, educator, practice owner, and a fierce political advocate, and we’re going to break down everything CRNAs must understand about scope of practice, opt-out rules, bylaws, credentialing, and how power structures shape your daily practice more than most realize. Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode: 🏛️ Know Your Regulators - State Nurse Practice Acts, Boards of Nursing, and CMS rules all affect scope — and don’t always agree. 📜 Bylaws = Your Real Power - Institutional bylaws can override practical independence, even in opt-out states. 🗳️ Opt-Out Isn’t a Free Pass - Federal opt-out removes supervision defaults but hospitals can still require supervision internally. 🧭 Political Literacy Matters - CRNAs who avoid politics still live inside political decisions. Knowing the system protects your practice. 🤝 Use Your Practice Division - Your state practice division and lobbyists are crucial allies when your institution or regulators push back. About our guest: https://keck.usc.edu/faculty-search/elizabeth-blu-bamgbose/ Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ The 1099 CRNA Institute: https://aana.com/1099 Get the CE Certificate here (and directly submit to the NBCRNA): https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246 Now you can watch the show on YouTube! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCknrmkRxiwtYk7LUjSV6wmw?sub_confirmation=1

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 their education, their financial reality, and the future of the profession. In this special episode of Grade 1 View, Greg Collins, DNP, CRNA and Michelle Canale, DNP, CRNA, APRN, FAANA join Olivia and Kevin to break down what the Department of Education’s proposed borrowing caps really mean. They explain why the issue goes far beyond degree nomenclature, why CRNA education is so costly to deliver, and how the new limits could create barriers for students who simply cannot work during training. This latest legislation is just another reminder that advocacy for our profession is as important as ever. Current and future CRNAs need to be proactive in voicing their concerns and participating in advocacy efforts, and the AANA is there to help provide updates and actionable steps to help you stay informed and involved. Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: 💸 The Real Issue: Borrowing Caps 🏥 CRNAs Are Trained Like Physicians 🧑‍⚕️ A Workforce Crisis Is Already Here 📣 Advocacy Will Decide the Outcome 🌱 The Profession Is Still Worth It Check out Greg on the Airway Exchange Podcast: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/airwayexchange/ Learn more about the AANA Board of Directors: https://www.aana.com/about-us/leadership/board-of-directors/ Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/grade-1-view/ Visit the AANA Resident Hub: https://www.aana.com/resident-hub/ Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246

Direct laryngoscopy vs. video laryngoscopy — which one should be the standard? In this lively and highly practical clinical debate, Sharon and Jeremy are joined by CRNA leaders Laura Ardizzone, MS, MBA, DNP, CRNA and Karen Maresch, DNAP, CRNA to explore the evidence, training differences, outcomes, technology trends, and real-world experiences behind DL and VL. We’re going to dig into everything from first-pass success rates and airway injuries to teaching techniques, skill deterioration, and why newer providers often learn differently than seasoned clinicians. Is one truly better than the other? We’ll weigh both sides to try to answer that question today. Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode: 🔍 DL vs. VL Basics – The core differences and why clinicians care. 👀 Training & Teaching – How VL improves education and real-time coaching. 🩺 Safety & First-Pass Success – Why VL boosts outcomes, especially in difficult airways. 🧠 Skill Retention – Why DL skills fade without practice — and VL isn’t immune either. 🤖 The Future: Tech & AI – How imaging, documentation, and decision support will reshape airway management. Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ The 1099 CRNA Institute: https://aana.com/1099 Get the CE Certificate here (and directly submit to the NBCRNA): https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246 Now you can watch the show on YouTube! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCknrmkRxiwtYk7LUjSV6wmw?sub_confirmation=1

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 spotlight on wellness, and the first of three episodes features two special nurse anesthesia educator guests. Today, hosts Louisa Martin, PhD, CRNA and Erin Martin, APRN, CRNA, DNP sit down with Leigh Taylor, DNP, MS, CRNA and Crystal Hunnicutt, DNAP, CRNA, two leaders of the AANA Wellness Committee, to discuss the real challenges facing CRNA educators today. Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode: 🩺 Faculty Wellness Is in Crisis - Strained staffing, expanded workloads, and unrealistic expectations are driving educator burnout. 🧠 Personal Stories That Sparked a Mission - Lee and Crystal share the losses and turning points that pulled them into wellness advocacy. 🧱 Boundaries Aren’t Optional - Why answering emails at 10 p.m., hiding stress, and “pushing through” is harming faculty culture. 🤝 Mentorship & Support Matter - Healthy programs have transparent communication, aligned workloads, and peer support. 🎓 AANA Wellness Microcredential - A powerful resource — and free for SRNAs — that builds campus-wide wellness awareness. Follow @AirwayExchangePodcast on Instagram Submit a Topic: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/airway-exchange-podcast-request Wellness Resources: https://www.aana.com/membership/here-for-you/health-and-wellness/wellness-educational-resources/ Wellness Microcredential: https://ce.aana.com/proficiency/?_ga=2.96896415.1682082360.1724073777-1237658414.1717446176&_gac=1.216577636.1720721506.Cj0KCQjwhb60BhClARIsABGGtw-yYL9Nezmf5Td3FLBFijteNi6yQRbclD1ZvVrXcxRj4meAw1ULW2UaArOVEALw_wcB&_gl=1*obh08c*_ga*MTg1NTE3NDkwMi4xNzUxNTYwMzg1*_ga_N61713VJEF*czE3NjQ2NDQ3MDgkbzg2JGcxJHQxNzY0NjQ0NzY1JGo2MCRsMCRoMA..*_ga_EWGE3RE233*czE3NjQ2NDQ3MDgkbzcwJGcxJHQxNzY0NjQ0NzY1JGo2MCRsMCRoMA.. Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ The 1099 CRNA Institute: https://aana.com/1099 Get the CE Certificate here (and directly submit to the NBCRNA): https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246

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 Yauger, PhD, CRNA, FAANA, the new CEO of the AANA Foundation, to discuss how the Foundation is shaping the future of nurse anesthesia through research, scholarships, and community support. It’s an opportunity to shine a light on one of the cornerstones of our profession and reflect on everything they’re doing to continue helping push the anesthesia profession forward. Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode: 🦃 Thanksgiving Reflections: Gratitude for the CRNA community and the power of giving back. 💉 Meet John Yauger: The new CEO of the AANA Foundation shares his journey from combat CRNA to servant leader. 🏛️ The Foundation’s Three Pillars: Philanthropy, research, and scholarly development explained. 🤝 The CRNA Connection: How donations directly fund scholarships, research, and professional growth. 🧱 Building Legacy: Inside the Friends for Life program and lasting ways to give. Learn more about the AANA Executive Team: https://www.aana.com/about-us/leadership/aana-executive-team/ Learn more about the AANA Foundation: https://www.aana.com/aana-foundation/ Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ The 1099 CRNA Institute: https://aana.com/1099 Get the CE Certificate here (and directly submit to the NBCRNA): https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246 Now you can watch the show on YouTube! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCknrmkRxiwtYk7LUjSV6wmw?sub_confirmation=1

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, CRNA, RN, CNE, is an educator who has devoted much of her life to advocating for wellness, inclusion, and professional longevity. She joins Kevin and Charity to break down the subtle ways age bias shows up in anesthesia—from assumptions about “slowing down” to underestimating younger providers—and how both ends of the spectrum can experience its effects. Dr. Farina was recently part of an AANA webinar titled Respect Across the Lifespan: Tackling Ageism in Anesthesia, and her message today is clear: if you’re lucky, you’ll age too—so build a profession that welcomes wisdom, not just youth. Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: 👩‍⚕️ Ageism cuts both ways – Bias can affect both older and younger clinicians. 🧠 Beware of meta-stereotyping – Don’t internalize limiting beliefs about aging or learning. 🗣️ Language matters – Avoid infantilizing patients. Use names and respect. 🔄 Inclusion across generations – Collaboration and mentorship strengthen the CRNA community. 💪 Grace and adaptability – Aging brings change, but not irrelevance—keep learning and leading. Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/grade-1-view/ Visit the AANA Resident Hub: https://www.aana.com/resident-hub/ Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246

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, CRNA, CPPS, CNE and Jennifer Banek, MSN, MHA, CRNA for a candid conversation about how private equity ownership affects anesthesia and beyond. They explain how investor-driven models prioritize profit over patient care, share real-world stories of unsafe conditions and staff cutbacks, and reveal how financial engineering often leaves hospitals saddled with debt. Keep in mind, not all private equity is bad or creates the problems we discuss in this episode. Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode: 🚩 Red flags – Leadership churn, “efficiency” buzzwords, inflated wages, and bounced checks. 🩺 Patient safety at risk – Missing equipment, delayed prosthetics, and reduced staffing. ⚖️ Legal & financial fallout – Collapsed malpractice carriers left clinicians exposed. 📢 Advocacy matters – Transparency, documentation, and community awareness drive change. Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ The 1099 CRNA Institute: https://aana.com/1099 Get the CE Certificate here (and directly submit to the NBCRNA): https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246 Donate to Our Heart Your Hands here: https://www.ourheartsyourhands.org/donate Support Team Emma Kate: https://grouprev.com/haloswalk2024-shannon-shannon-brekken

In this episode of Airway Exchange, the team explores the transition from clinician to educator and the role mentorship plays in the process. Becky Motykiewicz, DNAP, CRNA joins Nickie Damico, Erin Martin, and Greg Collins to discuss what drew her to teaching, how mentorship shaped her journey, and the emotional realities that come with stepping into academia. Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode: 👩‍🏫 Mentorship matters — a simple tap on the shoulder can change a career. 🌱 Identity shift is real — moving from expert clinician to novice educator brings imposter syndrome. 🧠 You don’t have to be perfect — your first lecture won’t be your best, and that’s okay. 💬 Students are the reward — watching their confidence grow is what keeps educators going. 💼 Work–life balance takes intention — boundaries, breaks, and movement are essential. 🩺 Keep your clinical practice — maintaining skills supports credibility and satisfaction. Didactic Educator Micro-Credential Information: https://crnaeducationedge.aana.com/Public/Catalog/Details.aspx?id=mEigQMFxphlUI%2fEvoRx8Fg%3d%3d&returnurl=%2fUsers%2fUserOnlineCourse.aspx%3fLearningActivityID%3dmEigQMFxphlUI%252fEvoRx8Fg%253d%253d Follow @AirwayExchangePodcast on Instagram Submit a Topic: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/airway-exchange-podcast-request Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ The 1099 CRNA Institute: https://aana.com/1099 Get the CE Certificate here (and directly submit to the NBCRNA): https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246

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. Mark Newton, pediatric anesthesiologist and longtime medical missionary, Mary Mungai, one of Kenya’s first licensed nurse anesthetists and a leader in anesthesia education across East Africa; and Jackie Rowles, IFNA President and founder of Our Hearts Your Hands will take ​you ​far ​beyond ​the ​walls ​of ​the ​US ​Hospitals ​and ​surgery ​centers ​into ​low ​income ​countries ​where ​nurse ​anesthetists ​are ​delivering ​care ​under ​some ​of ​the ​most ​resource-limited ​and ​demanding ​conditions ​in ​the ​world. Together, they share extraordinary stories of resilience, courage, and compassion — from training the first nurse anesthetists in Kenya to bringing safe anesthesia to war-torn regions like South Sudan and Somaliland. It’s a look at how education, mentorship, and global partnerships are transforming access to safe surgical care — one provider, one patient, and one country at a time. Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode: 🌍 Global Perspective: An inside look at CRNAs serving in Africa’s most resource-limited hospitals. 🇰🇪 Kenya’s First Nurse Anesthetist: Mary Mungai’s story of building training programs from the ground up. 💉 Training the Trainers: How education multiplies impact across borders. ⚕️ The Supply Crisis: Performing surgery without halothane, oxygen, or IV fluids. 🤝 Collaboration Over Competition: How CRNAs and physicians work side by side to save lives. 💖 A Global Call to Action: “We didn’t choose where we were born — but we can choose to help.” Learn more about Our Heart Your Hands: https://www.ourheartsyourhands.org/ Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ The 1099 CRNA Institute: https://aana.com/1099 Get the CE Certificate here (and directly submit to the NBCRNA): https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246 Now you can watch the show on YouTube! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCknrmkRxiwtYk7LUjSV6wmw?sub_confirmation=1

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 Kevin and Olivia are joined by two dedicated CRNAs, Pete Hext and Hayden Hayes, who share their personal experiences and the unique challenges they face while providing anesthesia care in rural Texas. Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: 🌾 CRNAs provide over 80% of anesthesia care in rural America, often as the only provider for miles. 💉 Independence and collaboration are key — every case requires adaptability and calm under pressure. 🚑 Real-life stories reveal the high-stakes moments that test skill and composure in small-town hospitals. 🤝 Long-term patient relationships create trust, community connection, and professional pride. 🧠 Key advice: Stay humble, stay safe, and let your anesthesia do the talking. Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/grade-1-view/ Visit the AANA Resident Hub: https://www.aana.com/resident-hub/ Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246

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 daughter Danielle—who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age five—sit down with Devin Holt, CRNA, advocate, and father to a young daughter living with type 1 diabetes. Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode: 💉 A Parent’s Fight: Devin shares his daughter’s rare and early diagnosis story. 🧠 Hope Through Science: New research and emerging treatments that could lead to a cure. ❤️ Turning Pain Into Purpose: How advocacy and education became Devin’s mission. 🩺 CRNA Perspective: The role anesthesia providers play in supporting diabetic patients. 👩‍👧 Generational Impact: Sharon and Danielle reflect on living with type 1 diabetes across decades. 🙌 Shared Hope: A story of perseverance and the belief that a cure is coming. Join the Crushing T1 Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390799941761436/ Follow Crushing T1 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crushingt1 Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ The 1099 CRNA Institute: https://aana.com/1099 Get the CE Certificate here (and directly submit to the NBCRNA): https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246 Now you can watch the show on YouTube! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCknrmkRxiwtYk7LUjSV6wmw?sub_confirmation=1

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 spending time with Terrica Durbin, DNP, PhD, CRNA, FAANA, who is the Director of the School of Nursing at Western Carolina University and ​a ​Fellow ​in ​the ​AANA. A passionate advocate for rural health and the workforce in nurse anesthesia education, Terrica discusses the challenges and rewards of working in academic roles. She’ll also share insights on the future of nurse anesthesia education, from faculty retention to the pressing need for mentorship. With her deep commitment to both rural health and stabilizing the workforce, Terrica provides us an invaluable perspective on the evolution of nurse anesthesia programs across the country. Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode: 💼 Faculty Stabilization: Tackling turnover rates and faculty vacancies in anesthesia education. 🌱 Mentorship Matters: The vital role of mentorship in faculty retention and growth. 💸 Salary Discrepancies: Addressing the gap between clinical and academic salaries. 💪 Future Workforce: Preparing for the demand of nurse anesthetists in the years ahead. 🤝 Support Systems: The need for better support systems to retain new faculty members. Get Involved! Committee applications open in March: https://www.aana.com/about-us/leadership/committees-overview/ Follow @AirwayExchangePodcast on Instagram Submit a Topic: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/airway-exchange-podcast-request Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ The 1099 CRNA Institute: https://aana.com/1099 Get the CE Certificate here (and directly submit to the NBCRNA): https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246

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 by Yana Krmic, MSN, CRNA, APRN, who returns to the show to discuss a topic that cuts to the heart of one of the most important and often misunderstood questions in our profession. Today, she walks us through her journey as an immigrant, the research behind the book, and the dynamics shaping the narrative around anesthesia. Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode: 🌍 Her incredible journey – From Siberia to CRNA leader, Yana’s story celebrates resilience and advocacy. 🗣️ Voice & visibility – Why every CRNA should tell their story and own their professional identity. ⚖️ Leadership & truth – Addressing misconceptions about “team models” and who truly provides anesthesia. ✍️ Inspiring others – Yana explains how she self-published through Amazon KDP and why more CRNAs should write. Connect with Yana: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yana-krmic-73666961/ Get the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Behind-Scenes-Anesthesia-Responsibilities-Professionals/dp/B0DVC7MDBR Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ The 1099 CRNA Institute: https://aana.com/1099 Get the CE Certificate here (and directly submit to the NBCRNA): https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246 Donate to Our Heart Your Hands here: https://www.ourheartsyourhands.org/donate

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 Martin and Nicole Strickland to reflect on their long journeys to becoming CRNAs. Every path to an anesthesia career is unique, and the joy is often found in the process of growth and learning. This episode will give you a candid, first-hand look at the challenges and opportunities that await you. Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: ✨ Real stories behind why each guest chose the CRNA path 📚 How to handle rejection in the application cycle (and why “not yet” isn’t “no”) 🧠 Board prep tips: what actually worked, what didn’t, and how it felt ❤️ Balancing family, grief, and life outside of school 🌍 Life goals after graduation: from travel dreams to clinical confidence Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/grade-1-view/ Visit the AANA Resident Hub: https://www.aana.com/resident-hub/ Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246

Scammers have evolved far beyond poorly written emails and suspicious phone calls. Today’s scammers are sophisticated, patient, and increasingly equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) tools that mimic real voices, copy official websites, and create personalized messages that look and sound legitimate. Jeremy has seen this happen all too often and will use this episode as an opportunity to help CRNAs identify red flags and apply real-world strategies to protect their future. ⚠️ Scammers evolve fast – AI and data breaches have made fraud more convincing than ever. 🧠 Emotional targeting – Loneliness, fear, and urgency are common triggers scammers exploit. 💻 Red flags – Pop-ups, “suspended accounts,” and unknown senders are warning signs. 🛡️ Use smart tools – Fraud alerts, credit freezes, and services like EverSafe add extra protection. 📲 Educate your family – Talk openly with parents and loved ones about scam awareness. Find out how customized planning can help you reach your goals: https://crnafinancialplanning.com Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ The 1099 CRNA Institute: https://aana.com/1099 Get the CE Certificate here (and directly submit to the NBCRNA): https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246 Donate to Our Heart Your Hands here: https://www.ourheartsyourhands.org/donate Support Team Emma Kate: https://grouprev.com/haloswalk2024-shannon-shannon-brekken

The admissions process for nurse anesthesia programs has changed dramatically, from paper applications to video interviews to the challenges of artificial intelligence. But what hasn’t changed is the enormous responsibility faculty feel as the gatekeepers of the profession. In this episode of Airway Exchange, hosts Nickie Damico, Erin Martin, and Louisa Martin discuss how admissions committees are adapting to a new era of technology, applicant preparation programs, and shifting student expectations. Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode: 🧠 Beyond the GPA – Emotional intelligence and resilience are often better predictors of success. 💬 AI & authenticity – How video interviews and in-person writing help reveal the real applicant. ⚖️ Privilege, not entitlement – Reframing the mindset of entering a rigorous, high-stakes program. 🧩 The right fit matters – Matching candidates to program culture and structure is key to success. Follow @AirwayExchangePodcast on Instagram Submit a Topic: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/airway-exchange-podcast-request Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ The 1099 CRNA Institute: https://aana.com/1099 Get the CE Certificate here (and directly submit to the NBCRNA): https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246

As the new AANA leadership team begins to settle in, we had a chance to sit down with the current AANA President, Jeff Molter, MBA, MSN, CRNA, to hear about his journey to this prestigious position and what keeps him grounded during all the travel and meetings. Plus, we’ll get updates on the biggest issues affecting the CRNA profession and hear what goals this new Board of Directors will have for the upcoming year. Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode: 🩺 Advocacy in action – The AANA continues to fight discriminatory 15% reimbursement cuts from major insurers. ⚖️ Legal momentum – A federal writ of mandamus aims to compel enforcement of provider nondiscrimination laws. 🧭 Leadership with purpose – Jeff emphasizes connection, humility, and the value of mentorship in leadership. 👥 Growing membership – AANA now welcomes RN and APRN members, expanding outreach and influence. 🧠 Governance reform – New bylaws strengthen board accountability and transparency for the future. Check out the AANA Board of Directors: https://www.aana.com/about-us/leadership/board-of-directors/ Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ The 1099 CRNA Institute: https://aana.com/1099 Get the CE Certificate here (and directly submit to the NBCRNA): https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246 Donate to Our Heart Your Hands here: https://www.ourheartsyourhands.org/donate