On This Episode:
CRNAs provide the majority of obstetric care across much of the country, especially in rural and underserved areas, the data hasn’t always reflected that reality. That disconnect is exactly what sparked the creation of the Society of Obstetric Nurse Anesthesiology and Research (SONAR), a growing movement focused on advancing nurse-led research and elevating the role of CRNAs in obstetrics.
In this episode, the team behind SONAR, Sheena Warner, MS, CRNA, APN, Suzie Newell, DNP, CRNA, FAANA, and Jonathan Alvarado, DNP, MBA, CRNA, shares how the organization started, the challenges they’re working to solve, and why their research could reshape the future of OB anesthesia. From workforce data to education gaps and patient outcomes, this conversation highlights the importance of shining a light on what’s really happening and what still needs to change.
Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode:
👶 CRNAs provide a majority of OB anesthesia care
🔍 Data gaps are masking the true impact of CRNAs
📊 Research is critical to shaping future policy
🏥 OB care varies widely between urban and rural settings
🚀 SONAR is working to elevate and unify the specialty
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