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What happens when a CRNA challenges one of the most controversial questions in anesthesia: Who really leads anesthesia care? That’s the title of the new book by Yana Krmic, MSN, CRNA, APRN, who returns to the show to discuss a topic that cuts to the heart of one of the most important and often misunderstood questions in our profession. Today, she walks us through her journey as an immigrant, the research behind the book, and the dynamics shaping the narrative around anesthesia.
Yana is a fearless voice in nurse anesthesia and self-published the book Who Really Leads Anesthesia Care? under her pen name, Dr. Ava Hart. From her experiences as a New York leader to her belief that advocacy begins with truth-telling, Yana invites every CRNA to share their story and defend their profession with pride.
Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode:
🌍 Her incredible journey – From Siberia to CRNA leader, Yana’s story celebrates resilience and advocacy.
🗣️ Voice & visibility – Why every CRNA should tell their story and own their professional identity.
⚖️ Leadership & truth – Addressing misconceptions about “team models” and who truly provides anesthesia.
✍️ Inspiring others – Yana explains how she self-published through Amazon KDP and why more CRNAs should write.
Revisit our past conversations with Yana:
- What We Gain When We Sacrifice with Yana Krmic, CRNA
- Ukranian Born to New York State President – Meet Yana Krmic, CRNA
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"The power is in your story, the power of what you believe in. And I think this book is largely how I see it, what I've witnessed from my rich experience in the operating room from tremendous amount of truth that is not told to the public, that is inadvertently discouraging our members and those that are coming into the profession."
- Yana Krmic, MSN, CRNA, APRN
