Airway Exchange
Empowering Educators. Inspiring Future CRNAs.
Airway Exchange, the new podcast brought to you by Beyond The Mask Podcast and the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA), offers a platform for nurse anesthesia educators to build connections and foster a supportive community.
Tune In for Tips, Tricks, and True-Life Tales
New episodes drop every other Tuesday, diving headfirst into the world of nurse anesthesia with education.Our hosts cover everything from cracking the code on admissions, leveling up your career, mentoring (and being mentored), surviving and thriving in a busy workforce, keeping your wellness in check, and even how tech and AI are shaking up the educational arena.
Expect stories that make you laugh, insights that stick, and takeaways you can put into action the very next day.
Your Crew For Career, Classroom, And OR Insights
Our hosts bring experience and plenty of personality to every episode. From the OR to the classroom, they have seen it all and love sharing what they have learned.
Gregory B. Collins
DNP, CRNA
Texas Christian University
Nickie Damico,
Phd, crna, faana
Virginia Commonwealth University
Erin E. Martin,
DNP, CRNA
Mayo Clinic
Louisa Dasher Martin,
Phd, CRNA
Augusta University
Hit Play And Join The Conversation
Get smarter, laugh a little, and hear the stories the textbooks don’t tell. Listen to recent episodes, subscribe, and join the conversation on Airway Exchange.
Airway Exchange / Episodes
Airway Exchange – Ep. 24 – Training Future CRNA Educators
Many nurse anesthesia students enter their programs with an interest in teaching, but that interest can fade without formal guidance or hands-on opportunities.
Airway Exchange – Ep 23 – Incivility in Clinical Education: Creating Better Learning Environments for Future CRNAs
How much does the clinical learning environment shape the future of nurse anesthesia?
Airway Exchange – Ep. 22 – Improving Anesthesia Education Through Item Analysis
Item analysis can sound intimidating, especially for educators who were trained as clinicians first and teachers second. But when used well, it can become one of the most valuable tools for improving …
Airway Exchange – Ep. 21 – The Science Behind Fair Testing with Dr. Yasmine Campbell
Today’s educators face a unique set of challenge in preparing students not just to pass exams, but to become safe, competent clinicians.
Airway Exchange – Ep. 20 – Teaching Resilience in Nurse Anesthesia
As nurse anesthesia programs have evolved into rigorous 36-month doctoral programs, educators are seeing increasing levels of stress, anxiety, burnout, and mental health challenges among students.
Airway Exchange – Ep 19 – CRNA Admissions: A New Approach to Candidate Assessment
What if CRNA school interviews have been measuring the wrong things all along?
Share Your Voice On Airway Exchange
Are you a CRNA educator with insights, experiences, or innovations to share? Airway Exchange is built by educators, for educators — and your perspective can help shape the future of anesthesia education.
Join us in meaningful conversations that elevate practice, inspire learning, and connect our community.
Other Credits
Beyond the Mask Podcast Co-Hosts: Sharon Pearce & Jeremy Stanley
Director: Erin Ransford (AANA)
Postproduction: Grace Retek & Walter Storholt