Current Events

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 ... Read more

March 18, 2021March 11, 2021

In CRNA Careers, Current Events, Podcast

Ep 120: The Secret Middle East Mission CRNAs Took Part In

by BeyondTheMask

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 ... Read more

March 4, 2021March 3, 2021

In CRNA Careers, Current Events, Podcast

Ep 118: A CRNA’s Light In the Darkness featuring Steve James, CRNA

by BeyondTheMask

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. ... Read more

January 28, 2021January 25, 2021

In CRNA Personal Finance, Current Events, Podcast, Political Conversations

Ep 113: Life in a 50-50 World – What Financial Impact Will It Have on CRNAs?

by BeyondTheMask

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. ... Read more

January 14, 2021January 13, 2021

In CRNA Careers, Current Events, Podcast, Political Conversations

Ep 111: Finally! Two South Dakota CRNAs Elected to State Legislatures

by BeyondTheMask

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 ... Read more

January 7, 2021January 6, 2021

In Current Events, Podcast, Political Conversations

Ep 110: A Conversation with Powerful Women

by BeyondTheMask

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. ... Read more

December 31, 2020December 28, 2020

In CRNA Personal Finance, Current Events

Ep 109: Goodbye 2020 – How to Financially Prepare for 2021 and Beyond

by BeyondTheMask

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 ... Read more

December 3, 2020December 1, 2020

In CRNA Careers, Current Events, Political Conversations

Ep 105: Nursing, Policy and Politics with Minnesota State Senator Erin Murphy, RN

by BeyondTheMask

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 ... Read more

November 12, 2020November 11, 2020

In CRNA Careers, Current Events, Podcast

Ep 102: What Does Gen X, Y, and Me Believe is the Future of Nurse Anesthesia Profession?

by BeyondTheMask

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 ... Read more

November 5, 2020November 4, 2020

In CRNA Careers, Current Events, Podcast

Ep 101: How Ketamine Infusion Therapy is Treating Mental Health

by BeyondTheMask

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 ... Read more

October 29, 2020October 27, 2020

In CRNA Careers, Current Events, Podcast

Ep 100: Driving Innovation & Technology in Healthcare with Shawna Butler, RN, MBA

by BeyondTheMask

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 ... Read more

October 8, 2020October 8, 2020

In CRNA Personal Finance, Current Events, Podcast

Ep 97: How COVID-19 Has Affected the Economy and CRNA Retirements

by BeyondTheMask

Jeremy and Sharon had a chance to speak at the 2020 NCANA/SCANA Virtual Meetings about the impact COVID-19 on CRNAs and their financial security. They’ll provide some eye-opening stats about ... Read more

July 28, 2020July 27, 2020

In Current Events, Podcast

Ep 87: Arguments Against Keeping AANA Region Director Structure in Place

by BeyondTheMask

As the debate over whether the AANA should make the region director positions an at-large vote or maintain the current structure, we wanted to help present both sides of the ... Read more

July 27, 2020July 27, 2020

In Current Events, Podcast

Ep 86: Pro Arguments for Keeping AANA Region Director Structure in Place

by BeyondTheMask

As the debate over whether the AANA should make the region director positions an at-large vote or maintain the current structure, we wanted to help present both sides of the ... Read more

May 28, 2020May 27, 2020

In COVID-19 Pandemic, Current Events

Ep 77: 10 Predictions for the Next Year from AANA CEO Randy Moore, DNP, MBA, CRNA

by BeyondTheMask

With so much uncertainty in our lives right now, it’s hard enough to figure out what’s going to happen over the next week much less the next year. But that’s ... Read more

May 4, 2020May 4, 2020

In Current Events, Podcast

Ep 73: Candidate Interviews for 2020 AANA Election

by BeyondTheMask

On this special episode of Beyond the Mask, we sat down with many of the candidates running for a position on the 2020-21 AANA Board of Directors. Hear more about ... Read more

April 1, 2020April 1, 2020

In COVID-19 Pandemic, CRNA Personal Finance, Current Events, Podcast

Ep 68: CARES Act – What CRNAs Need to Know About Coronavirus Aid

by BeyondTheMask

As we continue to devote our attention to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, let’s move our focus to the aid options for CRNAs. On this episode, we’ll break down the Coronavirus ... Read more

March 31, 2020April 1, 2020

In COVID-19 Pandemic, Current Events, Podcast

Ep 67: Mission for Masks – A Millennial Influencer Making a Difference During COVID-19 Outbreak

by BeyondTheMask

When we finally make it through the worst of the COVID-19 outbreak, there will be stories from across the country about heroes on the front lines that saved lives and ... Read more

March 27, 2020March 30, 2020

In COVID-19 Pandemic, Current Events, Podcast

Bonus Episode: Global Update on Nurse Anesthesia and COVID-19

by BeyondTheMask

When we talk about COVID-19, our attention goes immediately to our own cities and states, but the US is one of more than 150 countries dealing with the pandemic right ... Read more

Beyond The Mask Podcast

Current Events

Ep 123: Remembering Steve Mund with a Past Conversation

Ep 120: The Secret Middle East Mission CRNAs Took Part In

Ep 118: A CRNA’s Light In the Darkness featuring Steve James, CRNA

Ep 113: Life in a 50-50 World – What Financial Impact Will It Have on CRNAs?

Ep 111: Finally! Two South Dakota CRNAs Elected to State Legislatures

Ep 110: A Conversation with Powerful Women

Ep 109: Goodbye 2020 – How to Financially Prepare for 2021 and Beyond

Ep 105: Nursing, Policy and Politics with Minnesota State Senator Erin Murphy, RN

Ep 102: What Does Gen X, Y, and Me Believe is the Future of Nurse Anesthesia Profession?

Ep 101: How Ketamine Infusion Therapy is Treating Mental Health

Ep 100: Driving Innovation & Technology in Healthcare with Shawna Butler, RN, MBA

Ep 97: How COVID-19 Has Affected the Economy and CRNA Retirements

Ep 87: Arguments Against Keeping AANA Region Director Structure in Place

Ep 86: Pro Arguments for Keeping AANA Region Director Structure in Place

Ep 77: 10 Predictions for the Next Year from AANA CEO Randy Moore, DNP, MBA, CRNA

Ep 73: Candidate Interviews for 2020 AANA Election

Ep 68: CARES Act – What CRNAs Need to Know About Coronavirus Aid

Ep 67: Mission for Masks – A Millennial Influencer Making a Difference During COVID-19 Outbreak

Bonus Episode: Global Update on Nurse Anesthesia and COVID-19