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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.
We’re diving into what it truly means to lead with confidence and purpose, specifically as women navigating clinical practice, academia, advocacy, and executive spaces. This episode is a reminder that you don’t have to feel fully ready to step into leadership. You just have to start.
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
👩🏾⚕️ From Student to National Leader – Dr. Adenusi’s unconventional path and how mentorship shaped her leadership journey.
💬 Listening as a Leadership Skill – Why active listening and humility are foundational to strong leadership.
🤝 The Power of Mentorship – Why you need more than one mentor and how collaboration accelerates growth.
🌍 Mission Work & Purpose – How medical missions and service renew passion and prevent burnout.
📚 Building the Next Generation – Creating leadership pipelines, advocating for SRNAs, and modeling what’s possible.
Important Links:
- AANA Resident Hub
- Visit Us Online Grade 1 View Podcast
- Tell the Department of Education: CRNAs are professionals
- Register for AANA Mid-Year Assembly
“Identify a mentor. It can be more than one for different aspects of your life.”
