Current Events

Many issues are facing our country right now and nurses will play a key role in helping communities move forward. As the most trusted profession, nursing should embrace that position ... Read more

July 22, 2021July 20, 2021

In CRNA Careers, Current Events, Podcast

Ep 138: The Highs & Lows of Sharon’s Journey to a DNP

by BeyondTheMask

Before we share anything, please note that this is an emotional episode. Not only was the journey to a DNP a long and arduous one for Sharon with plenty of ... Read more

July 8, 2021July 1, 2021

In CRNA Careers, Current Events, Podcast

Ep 136: APEX Live Anesthesia Helping CRNAs Prepare for CPC Assessment

by BeyondTheMask

Testing is never a relaxing experience and that’s why the upcoming CPC Assessment has created some anxiety for CRNAs. Thankfully, the duo behind APEX Live is working hard to help ... Read more

June 24, 2021June 18, 2021

In CRNA Personal Finance, Current Events, Podcast

Ep 134: The State of the US Housing Market: Crash or Opportunity?

by BeyondTheMask

Home values continue to rise all across the country and it has many people thinking back to the crash of 2008. Are there parallels or is this time different? Josh ... Read more

June 17, 2021June 17, 2021

In CRNA Careers, Current Events, Podcast

Ep 133: How Geographic Information Systems Are Being Used to Identify Veteran Suicide Risk

by BeyondTheMask

The rate of suicides among our veteran population continues to rise and the number is probably higher than most people realize. The good news is people are leveraging incredible new ... Read more

June 10, 2021June 4, 2021

In CRNA Careers, Current Events, Podcast

Ep 132: The Silent Epidemic in Healthcare – Second Victim Phenomenon

by BeyondTheMask

There’s a relatively new concept in the healthcare industry that many of its professionals are facing and might not even realize it. The ‘Second Victim’ phenomenon hasn’t always been well-known ... Read more

June 3, 2021June 1, 2021

In CRNA Careers, Current Events, Podcast

Ep 131: PTSD and Suicide Prevention for CRNAs and SRNAs

by BeyondTheMask

A significant number of people in our country are dealing with the effects of PTSD and it often goes overlooked or ignored. With the amount of added pressure CRNAs and ... Read more

April 8, 2021April 8, 2021

In CRNA History, Current Events, Podcast

Ep 123: Remembering Steve Mund with a Past Conversation

by BeyondTheMask

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

Beyond The Mask Podcast

Current Events

Ep 139: Nursing, Politics, and the Future of Our Country with Ernest Grant, PhD, RN, FAAN

Ep 138: The Highs & Lows of Sharon’s Journey to a DNP

Ep 136: APEX Live Anesthesia Helping CRNAs Prepare for CPC Assessment

Ep 134: The State of the US Housing Market: Crash or Opportunity?

Ep 133: How Geographic Information Systems Are Being Used to Identify Veteran Suicide Risk

Ep 132: The Silent Epidemic in Healthcare – Second Victim Phenomenon

Ep 131: PTSD and Suicide Prevention for CRNAs and SRNAs

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