The Beyond The Mask Podcast CRNA Doctoral Program Discussions Series puts the spotlight on brilliant CRNA doctoral students sharing their groundbreaking research and innovative projects from across the nation.
Each episode dives into the “how” and “why” behind their work, highlighting real-world impacts on patient care and anesthesia practice. It’s your backstage pass to cutting-edge CRNA scholarship—packed with insights, inspiration, and ideas you can actually use.
Whether you’re a doctoral student ready to share your research or just love geeking out over nurse anesthesia innovation, this series puts the future of CRNA practice front and center.
The Minds Behind The Mic
Our past doctoral guests bring energy, expertise, and a true love for nurse anesthesia education to every conversation.
They’re the rising stars of CRNA research, hailing from top programs nationwide. From cutting-edge pharmacology and anesthesia techniques to patient safety innovations and breakthrough clinical research, these CRNA scholars share insights that are as inspiring as they are practical. Tune in, and get ready to learn from the best—and maybe even spark ideas for your own projects.
Apply To Be Featured
Are you a CRNA doctoral student with research worth sharing? Apply to be on the Beyond The Mask Podcast CRNA Doctoral Program Discussions Series podcast and showcase your nurse anesthesia project to a national audience. Your submission will be reviewed by an independent committee for scientific and clinical rigor. If selected, you’ll be invited to discuss your work on a future episode, gain recognition in the CRNA community, and contribute to advancing nurse anesthesia practice.
Doctoral Program Discussions / Episodes
Seamless Transitions: Improving Intraoperative Anesthesia Handoffs
Today’s guest, Pete Montrie, CRNA, DNP, created the AMPLE approach for his DNP project, and he’ll explain how this streamlined process can improve the communication and enhance patient safety.
Doctoral Project Review: Non-Cognitive Needs Assessment for Nurse Anesthesia Candidates
We’re excited to welcome DNP candidates Morgan Mahle, CRNA and Rachael Ellis, CRNA to present their doctoral project on the show, which proposes the implementation of MMI or other non-cognitive test…
Doctoral Project Review – Peripheral Nerve Catheter Insertion
Today we welcome in two more guests as part of our doctoral series, and we’re looking forward to talking with Annie Brademeyer, CRNA and Amanda Janssen, CRNA about their recent study: “Does insert…
Ep 217: Doctoral Project Review – Optimizing Transition from SRNA to CRNA
Today we bring on our first DNAP candidate, Gerald Murphy, MS, CRNA, APRN, to share his Doctoral Scholarly Project and use this platform as the dissemination piece. He has focused his attention on t…
Ep 198: An Upcoming Opportunity for All Doctoral Students
Earlier this year we spoke to Marianne Cosgrove, CRNA, DNAP, APRN, PhD, on the podcast and she emailed us later about a student that would like to come on the podcast to discuss their doctoral project…