Podcast

Advocacy is the driving force behind elevating our profession and continuing to push nurse anesthetists and CRNAs forward. One of the key people advocating for us is Lorraine Jordan, PhD, ... 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

April 1, 2021March 31, 2021

In CRNA History, Podcast

Ep 122: How Goldie Brangman, CRNA, Broke Barriers Throughout Her Life

by BeyondTheMask

Goldie Brangman, CRNA, might be known best for becoming the AANA’s first African-American president, but there’s so much more to know about her life and career. Today we wanted to ... Read more

March 25, 2021March 25, 2021

In CRNA Careers, Podcast

Ep 121: Begin Your Path to a CRNA Non-Surgical Pain Management Practice

by BeyondTheMask

There’s a growing need for pain management solutions in our country and it could be the next great opportunity for CRNAs. Cheryl Schosky, DNAP, MSN, CRNA, is one of only ... 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 11, 2021March 11, 2021

In CRNA Careers, Podcast

Ep 119: Advocating for CRNAs Using YouTube and Social Media with Jason Bolt, CRNA

by BeyondTheMask

You might know him as Bolt CRNA on social media. This new-age advocate for the profession has built a strong following through YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and now Tik-Tok. Find out ... 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

February 25, 2021February 25, 2021

In CRNA Careers, Podcast

Ep 117: A Hand Up! How Dr. Lena Gould, EdD, CRNA, FAAN is Improving Diversity in Nurse Anesthesia

by BeyondTheMask

When you look at areas of the nurse anesthesia profession that need improvement, diversity would be near the top of that list. Thanks to Dr. Lena Gould, EdD, CRNA, FAAN, ... Read more

February 18, 2021February 18, 2021

In CRNA Careers, Podcast

Ep 116: Importance of Mentoring in CRNA Leadership Development

by BeyondTheMask

For more than 20 years, the AANA Mentorship Program has played an integral role in the development of young CRNAs thanks to both the mentors and mentees that have committed ... Read more

February 11, 2021February 11, 2021

In CRNA Careers, Podcast

Ep 115: Summit Your Everest – A CRNA’s Story of Peaks, Valleys, and World Records

by BeyondTheMask

If you’re in the need for inspiration, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better story than the one that Jeanne Stawiecki, CRNA, will tell on this episode. Thanks to the ... Read more

February 4, 2021February 4, 2021

In CRNA Careers, Podcast

Ep 114: Crucibles of Leadership – Overcoming Fear, Doubt, and Uncertainty to Find Your Voice with AANA CEO Dr. Randall Moore

by BeyondTheMask

Being the lead of an organization like the AANA takes a special set of leadership skills, but reaching that point doesn’t come without obstacles like uncertainty and doubt. Join us ... 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 21, 2021January 25, 2021

In Courage To Lead: Presidential Leadership Series, Podcast

Ep 112: Courage to Lead – Two-Term AANA President Peggy McFadden, CRNA, BS

by BeyondTheMask

The next installment of our Presidential Leadership Series features Peggy McFadden, CRNA, BS, who actually served two terms as the AANA president. Join us as we look back on her ... 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

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 22, 2020October 13, 2020

In Courage To Lead: Presidential Leadership Series, Podcast

Ep 99: Courage to Lead – 2011-12 AANA President Debra Malina, CRNA, MBA, DNSc

by BeyondTheMask

Nearly 10 years ago, the NBCRNA introduced the Continued Professional Certification program much to the surprise of many people in the profession. That announcement came just a few days before ... Read more

October 15, 2020September 25, 2020

In CRNA Careers, Podcast, Political Conversations

Ep 98: Why Nurses Make Effective Elected Officials at Every Level of Government

by BeyondTheMask

Politics carry a connotation that’s gotten worse in recent years, but that’s why it’s even more important for nurses to be a part of the decision-making process. As we continue ... Read more

Beyond The Mask Podcast

Podcast

Ep 124: AANA Foundation Leading CRNAs Into the Future

Ep 123: Remembering Steve Mund with a Past Conversation

Ep 122: How Goldie Brangman, CRNA, Broke Barriers Throughout Her Life

Ep 121: Begin Your Path to a CRNA Non-Surgical Pain Management Practice

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 117: A Hand Up! How Dr. Lena Gould, EdD, CRNA, FAAN is Improving Diversity in Nurse Anesthesia

Ep 116: Importance of Mentoring in CRNA Leadership Development

Ep 115: Summit Your Everest – A CRNA’s Story of Peaks, Valleys, and World Records

Ep 114: Crucibles of Leadership – Overcoming Fear, Doubt, and Uncertainty to Find Your Voice with AANA CEO Dr. Randall Moore

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

Ep 112: Courage to Lead – Two-Term AANA President Peggy McFadden, CRNA, BS

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

Ep 110: A Conversation with Powerful Women

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 99: Courage to Lead – 2011-12 AANA President Debra Malina, CRNA, MBA, DNSc

Ep 98: Why Nurses Make Effective Elected Officials at Every Level of Government