Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs

The rate of mental health illness has already been on the rise among young adults and these past two years have added even more stress to our lives. We know first-hand how difficult things have been for healthcare workers and students alike. Michael Rieker, CRNA, DNP, FAAN, like many people, has been personally impacted by suicide and now uses that experience to help improve the mental health for people he comes in contact with each day. He joins us on this episode to talk about the challenges facing our industry, how we can personally make a difference in someone’s life, and an upcoming event that will honor the memory of an SRNA. Read more: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-148-mental-health-awareness-for-healthcare-workers-and-trainees/3022/ About our guest: https://school.wakehealth.edu/Faculty/R/Michael-Rieker Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf What we discuss on this episode: 2:44 – Welcome in Mike Rieker. Why this is important to talk about. 4:53 – Background on Mike 5:32 – What has been driving mental health issues 8:49 – Effect on healthcare workers 13:20 – The quiet stressors 18:48 – Enormous pressure on anesthesia students 22:48 – Lessons he’s learned 27:06 – Empathizing with people 30:22 – Providing support 34:43 – Difficulty in finding balance 39:00 – The annual run 40:59 – Final thoughts 41:29 – Lightning round 45:25 – Details on the run

One positive that’s emerged from the pandemic is the reality that nurses are extremely good at their job and can thrive in an independent setting. The hope is that this will help APRNs and CRNAs move closer to a career where they can practice to the full extent of their training and education without statutory barriers. Today we’ve invited Ronald Castaldo, PhD, MBA, MS, CRNA, APRN, onto the show to discuss the pro-APRN wins in recent years and to help all CNRAs understand the importance of the state boards of nursing. He also provides a detailed background and breakdown of the APRN Consensus Model and the APRN Compact. Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-147-aprn-regulation-and-independent-practice-with-ronald-castaldo-ph-d-mba-ms-crna-aprn/3017/ Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf What we discuss on this episode: 2:59 – Welcome in Ron 6:37 – State board of nursing 8:35 – Different levels of discipline 12:57 – What gets reported to the national practitioner databank 16:09 – Losing your nursing license 21:12 – What is the APRN Consensus Model 26:29 – CRNAs working independently 32:13 – APRN compact 39:37 – Pandemic silver lining 40:32 – What’s the process to move states? 42:17 – Opponents to this 45:12 – Final thoughts 48:48 – Lightning round

Being a great leader doesn’t require a person to be in a position of power. Every CRNA has the opportunity to make a difference each day by leading up. The dean of Loma Linda University’s School of Nursing, Shawn Collins, PhD, DNP, CRNA, joins the show today to talk with us about this idea of making an impact from whatever role you’re in. Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-146-leading-up-how-crnas-can-lead-without-being-in-charge/3012/ Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf What we discuss on this episode: 2:39 – Background on our guest today 5:03 – Why this topic is important 6:11 – Different types of power 9:21 – What is leading up? 12:47 – Takeaways from being on hospital board 14:34 – Tips for leading up 18:20 – Emotional intelligence 22:43 – Leadership is learned 24:48 – Final thoughts from Shawn 26:45 – Lightning Round

You might have noticed a surge in articles and stories about the nurse anesthesia profession in recent days and weeks, and that’s because of the push for regulatory reform. Joe Rodriguez, CRNA, has always been one to push for change and advocate for healthcare policy reform, and that’s the position he’s in once again. He joins us on this episode to discuss the changing landscape in the AANA, why leadership needs to be a priority, and explains what reform can mean for the future. Read more: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-145-why-regulatory-reform-strengthens-the-crna-profession/3007/ Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf What we discuss on this episode: 4:51 – Welcome in Joe 7:28 – Why we’re discussing this right now 10:55 – Background on Joe and his practice 14:44 – Diving into politics 18:22 – Building relationships 20:57 – How advocacy has impacted business 25:28 – Being scared of losing 30:35 – Corporate responsibility 34:30 – Time and effort it takes 38:36 – Collaboration is key 41:43 – Value in nurse anesthesiologist 44:44 – Biggest challenge facing CRNAs 48:42 – Message to folks that disagree with him 54:09 – Final thoughts 54:43 – Lightning round

The issue of diversity isn’t one that’s limited to certain areas of the country or specific professions. It’s a problem that people everywhere are trying to solve, including the CRNA profession. We want to explore the topic and try to get a better understanding of the barriers and challenges for minorities entering this field so we asked Richard Flowers, CHSE, CRNA, DNP, to join the show to provide us with his insight and experience in this area. Read more: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-144-cultural-humility-in-the-nurse-anesthesia-profession/3002/ Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf What we discuss on this episode: 4:24 – Excited for our guest today 7:27 – Background on Richie 10:06 – Why is this topic important 13:18 – Where does the problem start? 18:17 – Bringing awareness and context to the problem 20:19 – Barriers to diversity 25:05 – Cultural humility vs Cultural competence 26:58 – Programs at Wake Forest 36:04 – Millennials’ view of race 39:17 – Takeaway for CRNA listeners 44:32 – Why are you teaching this? 53:05 – Lightning round

Back in 2006, the AANA Board of Directors appointed a Doctoral Task Force to explore the future direction in nurse anesthesia education. Sandy Ouellette was chosen to co-chair the task force and help lead those discussions that would shape the future for CRNAs. Today she joins us to provide an inside look at how it was composed, the original purpose and process, and all of the options were on the table. Get the show notes: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-143-a-complete-look-into-the-aana-doctoral-task-force-with-sandy-ouellette-crna/2983/ Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf What we discuss on this episode: 2:07 – Welcome back Sandy 4:37 – Events that led to the task force 6:59 – Move to university-based graduate programs 9:00 – What happened in 2004 11:56 – Summit meeting in 2005 to create the Task Force 13:27 – Start of the Task Force 16:33 – Who was appointed to the Task Force? 20:06 – Responsibilities given to the task force 21:49 – The options they had to decide on 23:59 – Board adopts a position 25:51 – Thoughts behind the options the discussing 32:17 – Option 2 discussed 35:58 – Option 3 38:30 – Option 4 43:36 – Cautionary tales she would share with other directors 49:39 – Lightning Round

As CRNAs continue to push for more awareness and understanding of the profession, social media has emerged as one of the great tools for accomplishing this goal. Rhianna Ferial, CRNA, and her husband have completely embraced the medium on multiple platforms to educate, mentor, and inspire. Today she joins the show to talk about the reason she devotes so much time to social media and how it ties into her entrepreneurial drive in conjunction with anesthesia. Show notes: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-142-promoting-crnas-anesthesia-through-social-media/2978/ Connect with Rhianna: https://www.instagram.com/rhiannaferial/?hl=en Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf What we discuss on this episode: 3:32 – Welcome in Rhianna 6:03 – Background on her nursing career 8:07 – Importance and influence of social media 9:50 – Becoming aware of the CRNA profession 10:44 – How she got started in social media and what platforms she uses 13:16 – Pursuits outside of anesthesia 14:42 – Real estate investing 17:40 – Goal to become a millionaire 22:51 – When do you want to retire from anesthesia? 25:52 – Working per diem 27:32 – What’s the ultimate objective 31:05 – Her Financial Freedom business 34:19 – Why the passion for finance? 37:23 – Final thoughts 39:35 – Lightning round

When it comes to saving and investing during your working career, CRNAs can find plenty of help and resources to get them to retirement. Unfortunately, there’s not nearly as much support to help you manage that nest egg and spend down your assets. This period, known as decumulation, is just as important as anything you do with your finances so let’s make sure you know what it takes to retire successfully. Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-141-5-things-crnas-must-know-about-decumulation-to-retire-successfully/2972/ Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf What we discuss on this episode: 4:00 – The retirement topic we’re covering today 6:24 – Preparing for longevity 9:17 – Finding the right type of support for retirement 12:23 – Fear of spending money is a real thing 15:42 – Risks in retirement 18:43 – Taxes play such an important role. 22:08 – Jeremy shares a client story 24:07 – Replacing your paycheck 27:20 – What age should you start planning? 30:07 – Final thoughts from Jeremy 31:43 – Lightning Round

The beauty of technology is that information is accessible to anyone, anywhere, and the ability to learn is right there at our fingertips. Thanks to FOAM (Free Open Access Meducation), CRNAs are able to pull from all types of resources to continue education and improve their anesthesia skills. To help us understand what is available and how these digital platforms are giving content creators an outlet, we’ve asked Jon Lowrance, MSN, CRNA, the producer at Anesthesia Guidebook, to join us on the show. Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-140-free-open-access-meducation-leveraging-social-media-podcasting-for-learning/2967/ Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf What we discuss on this episode: 2:49 – Background on Jon 9:06 – The educational role of podcasting 14:50 – Asynchronous learning programs 18:05 – Peer review standards 24:03 – Addressing outdated content 28:52 – Charging for content 37:29 – Teaching about CRNA history 40:29 – Learning by audio 47:40 – Closing thoughts 50:47 – Lightning round

Many issues are facing our country right now and nurses will play a key role in helping communities move forward. As the most trusted profession, nursing should embrace that position and that’s what many leaders are trying to do. ANA President Ernest Grant, PhD, RN, FAAN, joins us on this episode to share his view on what he feels are priorities right now, how nurses can impact the future, and why representation is still crucial for the profession. Read more: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-139-nursing-politics-and-the-future-of-our-country-with-ernest-grant-phd-rn-faan/2960/ Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf What we discuss on this episode: 3:03 – Excited to talk with Dr. Ernest Grant 3:54 – Bringing more sectors of nursing together 5:45 – Background on our guest 8:25 – How Sharon and Ernest met 11:45 – Why is this so important right now? 17:01 – Nursing is the most trusted profession 21:43 – Vaccinations 28:52 – AANA Newsletter 30:48 – Health and policy 40:22 – Financial situation for nurses 47:38 – Future of nursing report 54:31 – Bringing more people into the profession 1:03:33 – Lightning round

Before we share anything, please note that this is an emotional episode. Not only was the journey to a DNP a long and arduous one for Sharon with plenty of highs and lows that we’ll discuss, but we begin the show with heartbreaking news about Sharon’s granddaughter, Emma Kate. It’s tough to discuss but it’s important for the healing process and we appreciate everyone for the support along the way. Read more: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-138-the-highs-lows-of-sharons-journey-to-a-dnp/2951/ Details on the upcoming walk to remember Emma Kate: https://grouprev.com/HALOSWALK2021-jillian-pechacek?fbclid=IwAR0h0VNcATrqUTMrJ7xHQqP4YS2kxgoSo7kmIac_BHxsYeiLW-__iuMoSHQ#.YPRcAR48eeA.facebook Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf What we discuss on this episode: 2:25 – Plan for the show today 3:32 – Heartbreaking loss for Sharon’s family 8:39 – Sharon’s journey to get her DNP 13:01 – The why behind her decision 15:28 – Pros and cons of distance learning 18:34 – Why should you go back to get your DNP? 22:54 – Words of wisdom 26:57 – Getting overwhelmed through this journey 32:46 – Looking back on the process 35:45 – Final message to the younger CRNAs

On this episode, we’re going back to a previous conversation with the three women behind the Scrub Caps & Sippy Cups podcast. This trio does great work for mothers in our profession so we wanted to spotlight them once again on the show. Plus, a lot has changed for them since we talked in early 2020. Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-137-balancing-motherhood-with-a-crna-career-with-the-smart-mamas-re-release/2946/ About our guests: https://www.facebook.com/heysmartmommas/ Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf What we discuss on this episode: 0:50 – Why we’re revisiting this conversation 5:23 – Welcome our guests 6:18 – Background on Laci 7:19 – Background on Ellen 8:23 – Background on Crystal 10:24 – Why this topic is so important 11:52 – Connecting through social media 16:24 – Misconceptions about parenting 18:37 – Breastfeeding 25:58 – Keeping marriage intact 34:56 – What do you do for yourself? 38:18 – Maintaining your own identity 40:45 – How to connect with them 41:25 – Final Thoughts

Testing is never a relaxing experience and that’s why the upcoming CPC Assessment has created some anxiety for CRNAs. Thankfully, the duo behind APEX Live is working hard to help educate and prepare CRNAs through events, podcasting, and teaching. Jeremy Heiner EdD, CRNA and Sass Elisha EdD, CRNA, FAAN join us today to tell us more about the work they’re doing and then take us through some sample questions that might be found on the assessment. Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-136-apex-live-anesthesia-helping-crnas-prepare-for-cpc-assessment/2942/ About our guests: https://www.apexlive.com/podcast Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf What we discuss on this episode: 3:45 – Introducing our guests today 5:52 – Background on Jeremy and Sass, and the podcast 9:48 – Educational goals for the podcast 14:26 – Instilling confidence in testing 19:38 – Using humor 25:37 – APEX Live events 31:22 – How they develop their questions 33:44 – Sample questions 37:30 – The four domains on the test 38:08 – Test question 42:33 – Crisis checklist 50:28 – Test question 57:42 – Ways to connect with Jeremy and Sass 1:00:00 – Lightning round

No matter how closely you follow standard of care, mistakes can be made in the operating room. CRNAs often get named in claims, even if they did everything right, so it’s important to be aware of how this happens. Marjorie Everson, PhD, CRNA, has been studying closed claims and there are plenty of findings that she hopes can help CRNAs and SRNAs in the future. Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/2936-2/2936/ Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf What we discuss on this episode: 3:12 – Introducing Marjorie 6:11 – Why is this so important for CRNAs? 7:39 – Defining closed claims 9:26 – Key Findings 12:31 – Why does it happen to experienced CRNAs? 19:03 – Any follow-ups? 24:25 – Story about turning patient away 28:19 – Unexpected findings 32:23 – Are students taught how to say no? 35:19 – Violations that were found 41:34 – Final thoughts from Marjorie 42:24 – Lightning Round

Home values continue to rise all across the country and it has many people thinking back to the crash of 2008. Are there parallels or is this time different? Josh Mettle of NEO Home Loans joins the show to share his data and insight into the real estate market. Plus, he’ll tell us how he helps CRNAs secure a mortgage with a 1099 income. Read more: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-134-the-state-of-the-us-housing-market-crash-or-opportunity/2931/ Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf What we discuss on this episode: 2:33 – Introducing our guest Josh 3:48 – His background 6:44 – The book that impacted Jeremy 9:45 – Who are you mentoring? 13:36 – 2008 housing crash 17:04 – How today’s housing market isn’t like 2008 18:53 – Josh’s view of the real estate market 24:12 – Does this take into account census data? 26:42 – Existing homes for sale 28:37 – The demand side of the equation 37:47 – What should you be doing today in real estate? 41:05 – Mortgages for 1099 employees 46:34 – Commercial properties 50:07 – Final thoughts

The rate of suicides among our veteran population continues to rise and the number is probably higher than most people realize. The good news is people are leveraging incredible new data to improve support and care for those that need it most. Kevin Driscoll, DNP, MSN, CRNA, is the only CRNA certified in these geographic information systems (GIS) and he joins us today to share his passion for data, how it’s being used to serve veterans, and the other possibilities that could come from GIS. Read more here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-133-how-geographic-information-systems-are-being-used-to-identify-veteran-suicide-risk/2924/ Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf The show rundown for this episode: 3:20 – Welcome Kevin! 4:32 – Background on Kevin 9:33 – Who’s at risk for suicide? 12:15 – Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 17:21 – What the data can teach us 23:16 – Who can access this data? 25:32 – Using this to help veterans 29:22 – What else he uses GIS for 37:38 – How CRNAs & SRNAs can use this data 42:51 – Process of plotting 47:11 – Tracking the type of cases CRNAs are working 51:45 – Final thoughts

There’s a relatively new concept in the healthcare industry that many of its professionals are facing and might not even realize it. The ‘Second Victim’ phenomenon hasn’t always been well-known but more and more people are acknowledging this silent epidemic that frontline workers like CRNAs are dealing with every day. Robyn Finney, APRN, CRNA, DNAP has created a peer support program called HELP – Healing Emotional Lives of Peers – that is working diligently to improve the lives of anesthesia providers, and she joins the show today to help us better understand this phenomenon and how it’s affecting our industry. Read more here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-132-the-silent-epidemic-in-healthcare-second-victim-phenomenon/2919/ Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf What we discuss on this episode: 3:14 – Background on Robyn 4:10 – Why this topic is important 6:34 – What is the third victim? 8:45 – Symptoms 11:09 – Stigmas 18:11 – Events that cause this 22:36 – Second Victim Peer Support Program 25:36 – Institutional support 29:31 – What kind of support is beneficial? 32:12 – More resources 36:25 – Challenges she faced 41:03 – Training she’s doing 46:17 – How will this play out with COVID 50:58 – Final thoughts

A significant number of people in our country are dealing with the effects of PTSD and it often goes overlooked or ignored. With the amount of added pressure CRNAs and SRNAs have due to the job, it shouldn’t be a surprise that suicides happen too often among our peers. So how do you identify issues and help those you think might be struggling? We’ve asked mental health experts Jerry Hogan, DNSc, CRNA and Chuck Griffis, PhD, CRNA to join the show to help us all learn more about the struggles people are facing and what can be done to prevent suicides in the future. Read more: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/2915-2/2915/ Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf What we discuss on this episode: 4:31 – Background on Jerry 8:40 – Background on Chuck 13:15 – Why this topic is so important right now 16:19 – How PTSD goes undiagnosed 21:48 – Examples of PTSD in CRNAs 25:54 – The amount of people affected by this 29:26 – CRNAs prone to suicide 34:35 – If you know someone that might be facing this 41:08 – Statistics 42:43 – Resources the AANA offers 50:25 – How do you know if you have PTSD? 56:27 – Improving education 59:53 – Study Griffis is doing

Generational differences can often be the source of disagreements and misunderstandings. It happens in every profession and nurse anesthesia is no different. Erin Martin, CRNA, DNP, is the Program Director at the Mayo Nurse Anesthesia Program and has an incredible grasp on how and why each generation is different. She joins today to provide a thorough examination of these unique communication characteristics and how we can use them to improve education. Read more: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-130-generational-challenges-and-opportunities-in-srna-education/2908/ Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf What we discuss on this episode: 2:55 – The root of miscommunication 4:34 – Erin’s background 5:38 – The differences in each generation 9:36 – Influences on each generation 19:47 – How this impacts nurse anesthesia 26:14 – Communication preferences 28:45 – Relating to a different generation than your own 32:27 – How do we bridge this gap? 35:44 – Relating to Millenials 37:00 – Inclusion 42:38 – Understand each other’s weaknesses

You won’t find many people on this planet that have a story to tell like Nick Zerwas. Born with congenital heart defect, Zerwas has been given six months to live on six separate occasions but he’s still here living life to the fullest. Who better to get an opinion on healthcare policy changes than someone like Zerwas, who has also served in the Minnesota House of Representatives? Join us as we hear his amazing story of beating the odds and how he’s overcoming his greatest fear of wasting precious time by trying to make a difference. Read more: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-129-given-6-months-to-live-healthcare-policy-from-the-patients-perspective/2899/ Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf What we discuss on this episode: 3:23 – Introducing our guest today 5:32 – Nick’s health history 10:26 – Surviving the Fontan procedure 13:01 – Being told 6 months left to live multiple times 16:00 – Julie interviewed for anesthesia school 19:57 – How has this shaped Nick 25:44 – His decision to run for public office at 25 28:40 – Health policy 32:34 – CRNA’s role in policy-making 36:48 – Pitting people against each other 40:22 – What is important to all elected officials? 43:15 – How effective are emails? 43:15 – Closing thoughts 50:03 – Lightning round

It’s easy to assume that your employer insurance coverage will protect you during a catastrophic event, but that’s not necessarily the case. To truly cover your greatest asset as a CRNA, which is yourself and your ability to earn a living, a personal disability insurance policy can be a life saver. Today we talk with BrightThink Wealth Strategies insurance specialists Robert and Kyle Smith, who specialize in working with CRNAs, to learn about the why this coverage is so critical. Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-121-how-crnas-can-protect-their-greatest-asset-yourself/2838/ Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf Learn more about Disability Insurance: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Disability-Flyer-For-Web-maybe-make-a-PDF.docx What we discuss on this episode: 2:01 – Welcome our guests today 3:23 – What we’re talking about today 4:10 – Background on Robert and Kyle 5:03 – The companies that offer disability insurance 7:26 – Do you have adequate coverage through your employer? 11:56 – Have an emergency fund 14:37 – What if anesthesia is the cause of your disability? 17:01 – Understanding your employer policy 19:01 – How does age effect your policy? 24:05 – Financial planning process 25:19 – Plans for 1099 vs W-2 30:04 – Story about someone that didn’t insure 33:21 – Advantages of working with BrightThink Wealth 36:23 – How to get in touch with Robert and Kyle 38:33 – Lightning Round

Most people buy an expensive car or go on an outlandish spending spree when they’re in their late-40s, but Michael Rieker, CRNA, DNP, FAAN, isn’t like most people. Instead of doing any of those other things, he used his talent and skills in nurse anesthesia to join the Army Reserve, which led to him serving in Afghanistan. Today he’ll tell us about that experience and how it’s helped him in his current role at Wake Forest University. Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-127-a-crnas-experience-being-deployed-to-afghanistan/2886/ Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf What we discuss on this episode: 2:14 – Welcome in our guest 3:58 – Deployment to Afghanistan 8:11 – How busy was he 11:27 – Providing anesthesia to civilians 12:48 – Conditions overseas right now 14:47 – What a typical day looked like 17:06 – Transitioning back to real life 20:20 – Very limited connectivity on deployment 21:02 – School while he was away 22:52 – Top things he learned 25:29 – Benefits of the military 26:41 – Final thoughts

Agatha Hodgins earned notoriety as the founder of the AANA but a person right behind her often gets overlooked. That’s Gertrude Fife, the second president of the AANA, and she’s the next focus of our historical series. We look back on how she helped shape the organization and set the standards of education for CRNAs with the help of Nancy Bruton-Maree, CRNA, and Sandy Ouellette, CRNA. Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-123-gertrude-fifes-lasting-impact-on-education-and-the-aana/2880/ Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf What we discuss on this episode: 2:10 – Welcome Sandy and Nancy 5:22 – Early part of her life 6:49 – Contributions to clinical anesthesia 13:39 – Contributions to AANA 24:38 – Elected NANA president 27:52 – Real proponent of an accreditation program 34:15 – An organizer and promoter 36:27 – Membership categories 39:02 – What annual dues would be today based on inflation 40:55 – Settings standards for education 45:37 – Woman of many talents 47:46 – Dagmar Nelson Trial 45:37 – Disagreement between Hodgins and Fife 51:59 – First qualifying exam 54:54 – Other awards 56:45 – Her life’s work and its relevance today

Once you decide to step away from your CRNA career, have you thought about how you want to spend retirement? As you get closer to that next chapter, it’s important to think through your lifestyle to help determine what kind of expenses you might incur and how much money you’ll need to cover it. Today we’ll tell you about the most common lifestyles that CRNAs choose and some of the financial considerations that come along with each option. Read more here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-125-what-retirement-lifestyle-will-you-choose/2873/ Learn more about CRNA Financial Planning: https://www.crnafinancialplanning.com/ Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf What we discuss on this episode: 2:37 – Why we’re discussing lifestyles 3:59 – Thinking about life after work 6:05 – Get serious a few years out 7:35 – Retirement age 10:38 – Two-house lifestyle 17:13 – Front porch lifestyle 19:36 – Moving to a college town 20:58 – Moving to Florida 24:22 – Golf lifestyle 26:03 – Follow your passion

Advocacy is the driving force behind elevating our profession and continuing to push nurse anesthetists and CRNAs forward. One of the key people advocating for us is Lorraine Jordan, PhD, CRNA, CAE, FAAN. As the Chief Advocacy Officer for the AANA and the CEO of the AANA Foundation, Dr. Jordan works tirelessly for her peers and devotes countless hours to research that benefits us all. Today we want to spotlight the work she’s doing and learn more about the goals and purpose of the AANA Foundation as it leads us into the future. Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-124-aana-foundation-leading-crnas-into-the-future/2868/ Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf What we discuss on this episode: 2:46 – Welcome in Lorraine 3:03 – Everything she does with the AANA 6:09 – What is the Foundation’s purpose? 9:48 – The research 14:44 – How expensive these studies are 16:50 – Spending 18:33 – Other methods for funding 19:53 – 40th Anniversary 21:42 – Friends for Life program 25:22 – Her role as Chief Advocacy Officer 29:21 – State advocacy issues 30:33 – Opportunities for CRNAs to help 33:19 – What drives Lorraine 36:05 – Lightning Round

The AANA and CRNA community suffered a great loss in March with the passing of Steve Mund, DNP, CRNA, CENP, FACHE. To help remember him and his legacy in the profession, Jeremy and Sharon wanted to go back and revisit a conversation they had with him in 2019 on the future of healthcare. See the show notes: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-123-remembering-steve-mund-with-a-past-conversation/2859/ Listen to our other episode with Steve: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-54-how-crnas-should-prepare-for-depositions-with-steve-mund/2215/ Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf What we discuss on this episode: 1:13 – Jeremy and Sharon share their thoughts on the passing of Steve Mund 4:27 – Sharon shares some background on Steve. 2:22 – It’s an interesting time in healthcare and there’s no way to predict how it will change in the years to come. 9:56 – The three payment models healthcare needs to engage in for the future. 12:12 – Accountability on the patient side? 13:17 – The providers get penalized but what about the payer? 15:59 – Let’s talk about mergers. Are their benefits to these large mergers? 19:39 – Where is all the money going? 22:02 – What factors are driving the utilization of healthcare? 24:00 – What does Steve see as the future of healthcare payers? 27:26 – How do you determine value in healthcare these days? 29:39 – How can we help cut down on waste in financial, clinical and personnel areas? 32:37 - Some final thoughts from Steve.

Goldie Brangman, CRNA, might be known best for becoming the AANA’s first African-American president, but there’s so much more to know about her life and career. Today we wanted to celebrate everything she accomplished, including helping save Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s life, and we do so with the help of Nancy Bruton-Maree, CRNA, and Sandy Ouellette, CRNA. Read more and see additional shows here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-122-how-goldie-brangman-crna-broke-barriers-throughout-her-life/2854/ Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf What we discuss on this episode: 1:21 – Talking about Goldie Brangman 2:12 – Her education and early life 5:52 – The barriers she faced 8:23 – Her days as as student 9:56 – Establishing Harlem Hospital School of Anesthesia 14:00 – Male vs Female 16:27 – Henry Kelly 18:32 – Service to state and national associations 22:02 – Her accomplishments as president 30:36 – Focus on communication 35:01 – How she helped save Martin Luther King Jr’s life 47:25 – How she spent retirement in Hawaii 49:17 – Awards and honors

There’s a growing need for pain management solutions in our country and it could be the next great opportunity for CRNAs. Cheryl Schosky, DNAP, MSN, CRNA, is one of only 89 CRNAs in the country with a non-surgical pain management certification and will share everything she’s learned about the practice and why she believes it needs to become an educational track for future CRNAs. Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-121-begin-your-path-to-a-crna-non-surgical-pain-management-practice/2846/ Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf What we discuss on this episode: 2:12 – Welcome our guest today 3:28 – Background on the topic and why it’s important 7:15 – Her career path to this point 12:18 – Challenges to building a pain management practice 15:24 – Transitioning to a 1099 contractor 16:53 – The personal reason for this choice 18:52 – Where she did her fellowship 22:17 – Mentors in this area 24:01 – Traits you need to possess 27:52 – The opportunity for CRNAs 29:54 – Deeper issues beyond chronic pain 35:15 – Final thoughts

It’s like a story right out of a Hollywood blockbuster. One that involves predawn flights, heavy military ammunitions, and a Crown Prince from the United Arab Emirates. Most importantly, it’s a secret mission involving CRNAs. Join us as we get the first-hand account of this 2017 covert operation from Lt. Col Laura Wiggins, CRNA, who was a part of this flight into Yemen. Show notes: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-120-the-secret-middle-east-mission-crnas-took-part-in/2826/ Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf What we discuss on this episode: 3:14 – Background on our guest 6:23 – How the mission unfolded 9:50 – No time to sleep 14:02 – Flying into Yemen 15:49 – CRNA patch 17:24 – Dealing with Injured patients 19:00 – Media knew the story 20:39 – A walking bloodline 21:36 – Combat take-off 22:51 – The reason for the mission 24:18 – How this affected the peace accord 27:14 – Running for office 29:24 – Final thoughts from Laura

You might know him as Bolt CRNA on social media. This new-age advocate for the profession has built a strong following through YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and now Tik-Tok. Find out how Jason Bolt, CRNA, began this journey as an ‘influencer’ and how he uses his platform to help educate current and aspiring nurse anesthetists. Read more and find out how to connect with Jason here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-119-advocating-for-crnas-using-youtube-and-social-media-with-jason-bolt-crna/2827/ Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf What we discuss on this episode: 2:23 – Welcome in Jason 3:26 – Background on Jason 5:47 – Why is this topic important 7:53 – CRNA school 8:54 – Building a following on social media 13:57 – The negative side of social media 15:37 – How he uses it to advocate 19:11 – Who got him interested in being a CRNA 21:29 – How he got started on social media 24:08 – How can other CRNAs use social to advocate? 27:07 – Future plans 30:41 – Words of wisdom 31:49 – Membership 32:41 – Lightning Round

The loss of a child can be the greatest weight a parent can carry through life, but Steve James, CRNA, and his wife turned a tragedy into a world-changing mission. Today we’ll learn all about this remarkable journey from Alabama to Kenya and how CRNAs are making a major difference halfway around the globe. Show notes and additional resources: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-118-a-crnas-light-in-the-darkness-featuring-steve-james-crna/2821/ About our guest: https://www.kenyarelief.org/ Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf What we discuss on this episode: 2:23 – The day his life changed 6:12 – The first trip to Kenya 8:00 – How this has changed him 9:45 – Starting Kenya Relief 11:52 – How many people have they impacted 13:24 – Getting involved with this organization 17:13 – Surgeons in Kenya 19:45 – Progress being made in Kenya 21:05 – Impact of COVID 25:20 – Expired drugs 27:53 – One thing that’s changed for the better in Steve’s life 31:39 – How can CRNAs help 35:09 – Lightning Round

When you look at areas of the nurse anesthesia profession that need improvement, diversity would be near the top of that list. Thanks to Dr. Lena Gould, EdD, CRNA, FAAN, there’s a mentorship program in place that is helping facilitate entry into the profession for people of color. Today we’ll spotlight that work that’s being done, share Dr. Gould’s incredible journey to this point, and discuss ways to keep increasing diversity in the operating room. Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-117-a-hand-up-how-dr-lena-gould-edd-crna-faan-is-improving-diversity-in-nurse-anesthesia/2814/ Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf What we discuss on this episode: 2:17 – Welcome our guest today, Lena Gould. 6:47 – Her first trip to an AANA annual meeting 9:26 – How education saved her during homelessness 14:54 – HRSA grant 18:58 – The beginning of the diversity and mentorship program 23:49 – How she found out about nurse anesthesia 27:47 – Stats on nurses of color 31:38 – Financial barrier to entry 38:33 – An equity issue 40:18 – Lightning Round

For more than 20 years, the AANA Mentorship Program has played an integral role in the development of young CRNAs thanks to both the mentors and mentees that have committed to the annual event. Tracy Castleman, CRNA, has been deeply involved in the mentoring process so we asked her to join us to talk about the program, why it’s important for CRNAs to get involved, and what young professionals can expect to get out of this experience. Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-116-importance-of-mentoring-in-crna-leadership-development/2805/ Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf What we discuss on this episode: 4:47 – Background on Tracy 7:13 – Why mentoring is important 9:28 – The first mentoring program 10:55 – Growth of the program 12:17 – Reasons mentorship is important for CRNAs 14:37 – Key attributes of mentors and mentees 17:51 – How someone can get involved 19:16 – What happens on-site 28:31 – Charitable arm of NJANA 34:06 – Final thoughts on today’s topic

If you’re in the need for inspiration, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better story than the one that Jeanne Stawiecki, CRNA, will tell on this episode. Thanks to the power of positive and determined thinking, she went from smoking two packs of cigarettes each day to setting two Guinness World Records for marathon running and mountain climbing. It’s an incredibly powerful and emotional story and one you don’t want to miss. Read more here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-115-summit-your-everest-a-crnas-story-of-peaks-valleys-and-world-records/2796/ About our guest: https://jeannestawiecki.com/biography/ Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf What we discuss on this episode: 3:02 – Background on Jeanne and her accomplishments 6:35 – Her childhood 9:54 – Why she began smoking 13:04 – Marathon running begins 18:54 – Changing her thoughts and mindset 21:53 – The goal of 7 marathons on 7 continents 27:33 – Health challenges 30:27 – Second Everest attempt 35:23 – Climbing travel 47:13 – What she’s doing now 48:52 – The incredible story of how she summited Everest 56:30 – Final message on being conscious every day

Being the lead of an organization like the AANA takes a special set of leadership skills, but reaching that point doesn’t come without obstacles like uncertainty and doubt. Join us as we talk with AANA CEO Randy Moore, DNP, MBA, CRNA, about his journey to his leadership role and how he’s handled periods of self-doubt along the way. Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-114-crucibles-of-leadership-overcoming-fear-doubt-and-uncertainty-to-find-your-voice-with-aana-ceo-dr-randall-moore/2791/ Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf What we discuss on this episode: 2:00 – Why is this topic important? 4:09 – Developing leadership style 7:46 – His role vs what he expected 13:05 – Essential skills of leadership 17:12 – Struggling with being happy 25:28 – Learning from failure 27:43 – The role his wife played 29:34 – What he’s good at 31:45 – The hedonic treadmill 35:03 – Advice he’d give to aspiring leaders

After watching another historic Inauguration Day, we can’t help but notice that the country has mixed feelings about where we’re headed. You can say we’re living in a 50-50 world. So as we welcome in a new administration, what can CRNAs expect from the economy moving forward and what does it mean for your finances? Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-113-life-in-a-50-50-world-preparing-crnas-financially-for-2021/2780/ Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf What we discuss on this episode: 2:27 – Why we’re talking about this today 3:10 – The Social Dilemma 5:20 – New stimulus money 7:45 – Have we always had this large divide? 9:00 – The stock market 12:11 – Event-driven economic problems 14:47 – Tax concerns 18:16 – Investing in the market this year 22:15 – The key is having a plan

The next installment of our Presidential Leadership Series features Peggy McFadden, CRNA, BS, who actually served two terms as the AANA president. Join us as we look back on her impressive career and learn what challenges were facing the AANA in the mid-1980s and early 1990s. Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-112-courage-to-lead-two-term-aana-president-peggy-mcfadden-crna-bs/2775/ Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf What we discuss on this episode: 3:17 – Background on Peggy’s life and career 5:25 – Challenges of the first term 16:10 – Replacing the Executive Director 19:00 – Medicare reimbursement 23:58 – Back for a second term 27:07 – Highlights of the second term 33:56 – What would she do differently? 36:29 – Her message to young CRNAs 39:58 – Running for public office 41:40 – Her hobbies 44:25 – Final thoughts

While there’s plenty we want to forget about 2020, there was also a bit of history we want to spotlight. Sydney Davis, CRNA, and Taylor Rehfeldt, CRNA, became the first two CRNAs to be elected to a state legislature during the November 3 general election in South Dakota. Join us as we celebrate their story, find out why they pursued office, and learn about the issues they’re focusing on. Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-111-finally-two-south-dakota-crnas-elected-to-state-legislatures/2769/ Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf What we discuss on this episode: 4:23 – Welcoming our special guests today 8:34 – Did they plan for this career in politics? 9:31 – Background on the election 13:54 – Innovative ways to campaign 15:51 – What made them go down this path? 21:33 – How much money was raised? 24:21 – Did the anesthesiologists come after you? 26:25 – Marketing as a nurse vs nurse anesthetist 29:02 – Why women and moms should run for office 30:47 – How has your family handled this? 36:19 – The issues Taylor wants to tackle 39:57 – Did being a nurse help your campaigns?

In recent years, we’ve watched women rise to levels of power previously never seen. While it’s been an amazing evolution to watch, there’s still plenty of inequality in the world. Today we’ll take a look at the top issues in our country as it relates to women and discuss the pivotal roles women have played over the years. Kimberly Gordon, CRNA, and Judge April Wood join Sharon and Jeremy for a roundtable discussion. Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-110-a-conversation-with-powerful-women/2760/ Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf What we discuss on this episode: 3:06 – Is Jeremy ready for this show? 4:25 – Introducing our guests 10:33 – Amy Coney Barrett 15:35 – Coronavirus impact on elections 21:22 – Great quote from Ruth Bader Ginsburg 25:38 – Should the Supreme Court be a lifetime appointment? 36:36 – The Equal Rights Amendment 39:57 – Woman’s role in the family 53:40 – Why has the ERA never passed? 55:59 – Making less money than male counterparts 1:02:17 – Do women put their careers on hold for family? 1:08:55 – Are men okay with women making more? 1:12:10 – Jeremy’s cat

We’ve finally reached the end of 2020 and everyone is looking forward to turning the page to a new year. These past ten months have been a financial burden on so many CRNAs and their family and friends, but now is an opportunity to assess your future and make the changes you need. Financial planning can feel overwhelming so we put together a checklist to guide you through the most important areas of your money. Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-109-goodbye-2020-how-to-financially-prepare-for-2021-and-beyond/2754/ Learn more about CRNA Financial Planning: https://www.crnafinancialplanning.com/ Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf What we discuss on this episode: 6:52 – How Sharon & Jeremy feel about the vaccine 9:49 – The financial topics we’re going to cover on this show 12:03 – Are you scared? 13:21 – People have spent less this year 14:58 – Make sure you have your emergency reserve fund 16:20 – Should you refinance your mortgage? 20:00 – Have you checked your credit recently? 26:21 – Investing considerations for 2021 29:20 – Where will taxes go in the future 31:52 – Retirement contributions 33:20 – College funding 34:20 – If you’re getting close to retirement 38:32 – Charitable giving 41:54 – Estate planning 46:55 – Thoughts on the continuing rise in CRNA salaries. 49:32 – What could the government do differently?

When you think back on the history of the AANA, few people left a legacy like John Garde, CRNA, MS, FAAN. A former President, Education Director, and Executive Director, Garde played a critical role in the growth and prominence of the organization and he made a positive impact on so many CRNAs. Today we honor his legacy and share our memories of this gift to our profession, and we’ll have the help of Nancy Bruton-Maree and Sandy Ouellette to do it. Plus, we’ll have a special montage at the end of the episode that you won’t want to miss. Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-108-honoring-the-legacy-of-john-garde-crna-ms-faan/2749/ Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf What we discuss on this show: 1:57 – Honoring John Garde on today’s show 3:07 – He remembered everyone 4:51 – John’s early life 8:18 – How he became a nurse anesthetist 9:50 – Some of his major contributions to the profession and AANA 12:20 – A lot happening with the AANA in the early 1980s 14:24 – The other organizations he served 16:14 – John’s leadership style at the AANA 21:56 – The awards he received 23:18 – Quotes about John 26:36 – Work hard, play hard 28:40 – The t-shirt he got at retirement 30:32 – Closing thoughts on John 37:37 – Special montage to honor and remember John

None of us will soon forget this year, but 2020 has been especially life-changing for Christen Roberts, CRNA. Over the past year she’s created Bambu bracelets to support healthcare workers across the country and became the first Mrs. Georgia American. Both platforms have given her an opportunity to increase awareness for the CRNA profession and she joins us to tell us about this amazing journey. Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-107-mrs-georgia-american-using-her-platform-for-crna-awareness-and-support-for-healthcare-workers/2744/ About our guest: https://bambustrong.com/ Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf What we discuss on this show: 2:38 – Welcome in Christen Roberts, CRNA and Mrs. Georgia American 6:50 – Her background as a CRNA 9:12 – Anesthesia school 13:06 – Why this topic is important to her 15:00 – How the idea for bracelets came to be 18:40 – Financial challenges for 1099 employees 20:52 – Why she competed for Mrs. Georgia American 23:16 – How she’s using her platforms to bring awareness to the CRNA profession 25:09 – The upcoming national pageant 26:18 – Explaining what CRNAs do 28:53 – Their goals for the bracelets and how to get one 31:17 – How they socially distanced at the pageant 33:04 – Her favorite word 34:26 – Is your Christmas tree up? 35:33 – A final message from Christen

The wide-ranging effects of COVID on the healthcare system have been well-documented, but what impact is this pandemic having on nurse anesthesia students and educational programs? Erin Martin, CRNA, DNP, is the Program Director at the Mayo Nurse Anesthesia Program and has seen the changes first-hand. She joins the show to share her experience this year and tell us what it could mean for the future of the profession. Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-106-the-impact-of-covid-19-on-nurse-anesthesia-educational-programs-with-erin-martin-crna-dnp/2738/ Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf What we discuss on this show: 2:33 – Welcome in Erin Martin 3:52 – Why this is an important topic 5:27 – Program admissions 8:27 – What’s been the biggest challenge? 10:20 – Dealing with the lack of PPE 12:31 – How she helped students on the mental health side 16:06 – Repercussions for being out of clinical for six weeks 21:21 – Experiences that students are missing out on 26:13 – New students haven’t ever been in a room together 29:26 – What happens after this all stops? 31:31 – What would you tell someone thinking about applying to an anesthesia program? 34:53 – Showing empathy to these students 37:37 – Final message from Erin

As we’ve learned in 2020, having more nurses in leadership and decision-making positions would benefit the entire country greatly. One nurse that’s embracing their power to bring change is Erin Murphy, RN. After years in the nursing profession, she transitioned into politics 15 years ago and served as a state representative for more than a decade, became the first nurse to run for governor, and recently became a Minnesota State Senator in 2020. Listen as she shares her experience, the role of nurses in politics, and her ideas for getting more people involved. Read more about the show: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-105-nursing-policy-and-politics-with-minnesota-state-senator-erin-murphy/2731/ About our guest: https://www.murphyfor64.com/ Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf What we discuss on this show: 1:49 – Welcome in, Erin 2:52 – Background on Erin 5:00 – Her experience in politics 9:42 – Door knocking on the campaign trail 13:21 – Balancing work and politics 17:42 – Her experience running for governor 21:41 – How can nurses get past the negatives and want to run for office? 25:51 – What would the pandemic looked like if a nurse was in charge? 28:10 – We need more nurses in public office 32:33 – Final message to nurses 34:00 – Sharon’s biggest takeaway from this conversation

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. Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-104-how-ira-gunn-shaped-nurse-anesthesia-through-service-education-advocacy/2716/ Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf 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

We don’t have to go very far back to find the guest on the latest installment in our Presidential Leadership Series. Garry Brydges PhD, DNP, MBA, CRNA, ACNP-BC, FAAN, in the AANA, served as the AANA president for the 2018-19 year so his experiences are still very fresh. Join us as we look back at the challenges of his term, the lessons learned, and why self-reflection has become part of his daily life. Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-103-courage-to-lead-2018-19-aana-president-garry-brydges-phd-dnp-mba-crna-acnp-bc-faan/2717/ Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf What we discuss on this show: 1:27 – Traveling during COVID 3:19 – Welcome in Garry Brydges 5:12 – Garry’s extensive educational background 8:16 – Was going to law school when elected AANA president 11:20 – Looking back on his presidency. Why did he decide to run? 19:48 – Why Garry was the right person for a role the board. 24:38 – Meetings are such a wonderful opportunity for presidents 27:38 – Challenges Garry faced during his year 36:26 – Leveraging social media 42:08 – Advocacy issues during his presidency 45:16 – The most valuable leadership lesson he learned 50:56 – A message to the younger CRNAs 52:40 – Garry’s athletic career

While the CRNA profession continues to remain steady and strong, we’re at a critical point in time if things are going to stay that way. What can be done to motivate and engage the younger generations of CRNAs to be active and involved? We put together a panel for the CANA to discuss the future of the profession and its organizations. Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-102-what-does-gen-x-y-and-me-believe-is-the-future-of-nurse-anesthesia-profession/2710/ Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf What we discuss on this show: 2:08 – Today we’re recording for the CANA with some special guests 4:44 – Different generations 6:07 – What will take to move the profession forward? 8:02 – Building on the foundation that’s been laid 10:31 – Will it take a threat to a profession to get CRNAs to become engaged? 16:11 – Why did you feel compelled to join the AANA? 19:16 – Going through the program with children 20:58 – How to move our profession forward? 23:07 – What’s the solution to public awareness problem? 26:49 – How do you feel about the name change to anesthesiologists? 30:22 – Any pushback from physician anesthesiologists? 33:45 – How important is it to have a unified front on this issue? 36:51 – Ways to attract younger generations to the AANA 42:20 – Should business background be more of a priority during training? 45:09 – The role of social media 49:06 – Final thoughts from each of our guests

The dynamic field of psychotropic medication has seen groundbreaking results with the introduction of dissociative therapies. This episode hopes to shed light on the use of ketamine for mental health and chronic pain relief and put an emphasis on how CRNAs are uniquely positioned to benefit from its application. Dr. Nicholas Kalynych and Brian Hogan of Sunbelt Wellness Institute will join the show to help us do that. Read more about the show here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-101-how-ketamine-infusion-therapy-is-treating-mental-health/2700/ Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf What we discuss on this episode: 2:22 – What we’re talking about today 3:04 – Background on our guests 6:32 – What’s important about this topic right now? 7:21 – This history and uses of ketamine 10:28 – Microdosing 12:52 – Stigma of mental health 14:25 – Ketamine with other anti-depressants 16:19 – What’s the stigma attached to ketamine 18:09 – How their business got involved with this treatment. 21:23 – Insurance not covering this right now 22:36 – How can CRNAs get more involved with this? 24:30 – Why CRNAs are uniquely qualified 27:39 – How did these uses for ketamine come about? 30:24 – The role of a psychiatrist 34:30 – How they help people get started with this. 38:53 – How is COVID impacting supply? 45:03 – Final message on the topic

We’re celebrating 100 episodes with a fascinating look to the future of health. Shawna Butler, RN, MBA, has been leading the charge towards merging clinical care, technology, and sustainable business models and much of that conversation centers around the true value of nurses. Join us as we learn all about the work and research Butler has been doing, where the industry is headed from a technology standpoint, and what needs to be done to continue moving our profession forward. This show is going to be a celebration and a reflection on an exciting first 100 episodes, and we also have a special message to share with Sharon and Jeremy. Read more about the show here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-100-driving-innovation-technology-in-healthcare-with-shawna-butler-rn-mba/2694/ Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf What we discuss on this episode: 0:36 – Celebrating 100 episodes with a surprise 6:36 – Sharon & Jeremy look back on 100 episodes 8:38 – Welcoming in our guest today 9:29 – Background on Butler’s health and tech background 12:27 – Money is the root of many issues 14:57 – We don’t quantify nursing 22:24 – What her podcast is all about 30:22 – How to get policy changes to push nurses forward 35:38 – Examples of what nurses are doing now to innovate 41:58 – How is technology changing nursing? 49:07 – Changing the way nurses view the problems we face. 55:11 – How to get nurses the business training to become an entrepreneur 1:02:03 – A 100th episode request for Butler 1:03:33 – What does the future hold for the podcast? 1:07:27 – A final, inspirational message from Butler

Nearly 10 years ago, the NBCRNA introduced the Continued Professional Certification program much to the surprise of many people in the profession. That announcement came just a few days before former AANA president Debra Malina, CRNA, MBA, DNSc, took office, and it led to many difficult discussions and decisions. Join us as we take you back to 2011-12 and into those meetings, and then find out what Malina remembers most about her time leading the organization. Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/courage-to-lead-2011-12-aana-president-debra-malina-crna-mba-dnsc/2687/ Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf What we discuss on this show: 3:00 – Introducing our special guest today 4:57 – Her history in nursing 6:14 – The challenges of her presidency started with NBCRNA and CPC 15:09 – Fallout from the CPC program 16:34 – Another thing they looked at was cutting expenses 21:18 – Helping fund Council on Accreditation 24:53 – Reimbursement advocacy 26:58 – Article written an anesthesiologist in March 2012 31:02 – What happened with removing supervision during her term. 32:42 – Supervision win for Air Force 36:33 – Most important leadership lessons learned 38:53 – Her final message for younger CRNAs