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From Diploma to Doctoral Entry: The Evolution of Nurse Anesthesia Education (Part 2)
In part two of the conversation, we’ll look back through the significant transformations over decades, evolving from diploma programs to doctoral entry.
From Diploma to Doctoral Entry: The Evolution of Nurse Anesthesia Education (Part 1)
Today we welcome back Nancy Bruton-Maree, CRNA, and Sandy Ouellette, CRNA to take a detailed look at the evolution of education in the nurse anesthetist profession.
The Earliest Nurse Anesthesia Pioneers
In this episode, we’re joined by guests Stacy Yancey, MSNA, CRNA and Megan Conner, PhD, CRNA to pay homage to formidable women like Sophie Winton and Gertrude Gerrard, whose remarkable bravery and dedication earned them medals and a place in history.
Early Anesthesia: Dagmar Nelson and Nurse Anesthesia After the Trial (Part 2)
In part two, we’ll go on an exploration to uncover the untold chapters of Dagmar’s post trial years and witness how her victory reshaped the landscape of nurse anesthesia, breaking down barriers and paving the way for countless nurse anesthetists who followed in her f…
Early Anesthesia: The Life and Trial of Dagmar Nelson (Part 1)
Most people know about Dagmar Nelson in terms of her being involved in the only court trial ever to test the legality of nurses administering anesthesia, but there’s much more to her than just that. We’ll lean on Nancy Bruton-Maree, CRNA, and Sandy Ouellette, CRNA t…
Ep 228: Betty Lank’s Role in Boston Children’s Hospital
The 20th century was filled with advancements in nursing and anesthesia with much of the innovation coming in the world of pediatrics. One of the women who had a huge hand in improving the care for children was Betty Lank, who worked as the Chief Nurse Anesthetist at Bo…
Ep 222: The Experience of a WWII Nurse Anesthetist & the Lessons Learned
When you look back over the history of nurse anesthesia, the most forgotten group of nurses might have been those that served the country during World War II. It took nearly a half-century to tell their story but thanks to Carolyn Nicholson, BSN, RN, BC the legacy of th…
Ep 199: Olive Berger, CRNA – Founding Member of the AANA
The early years of anesthesia were a time when nurses proved just how valuable they were as this new world was being explored. Olive Berger, CRNA was one of the women that rose to the occasion and helped shape the profession through her work with ‘blue babies’ and w…
Ep 189: Catherine Lawrence, First Nurse to Administer Anesthesia
On this look back through the history of nurse anesthesia, we’ll tell you the story of Catherine Lawrence. This Civil War nurse became the first to administer anesthesia during the Second Battle of Bull Run but she also accomplished a lot more during her life. Nancy B…