Check out the timestamps below to help you navigate through the many topics we discussed.
On This Episode:
Join us as we celebrate the 34th anniversary of the International Federation of Nurse Anesthetists with past president Sandy Ouellette, CRNA and current president Jackie Rowles, DNP, CRNA, NSPM-C, FAANA. We travel from the federation's humble beginnings in Lucerne, Switzerland, to its growth into a beacon of progress, setting the stage for the future of international collaboration and standards in nurse anesthesia. We think you’ll enjoy this journey through the evolution of a specialty that has revolutionized the way anesthesia and surgical care are delivered across the world.
We’re also excited to have Tracy Castleman, DNP, CRNA, APN-A, FAANA back on the show as a guest co-host to add her insight and experience to the conversation. Along the way, we’ll address the dire surgical deficit in low- and middle-income countries and discuss how IFNA's commitment to education, practice standards, and the Anesthesia Program Approval Process (APAP) are pivotal in addressing these challenges.
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
- Steps leading to the foundation of IFNA.
- How they developed a governing structure for IFNA and how that has evolved through the years.
- What do we know today about the need for nurse anesthetists on the global stage.
- The IFNA activities that are focused on advancing quality care.
- Details on the United Nations Global Surgery Project that Jackie has been appointed to.
Donate to Our Heart Your Hands here: https://www.ourheartsyourhands.org/donate
I think we get so dialed in, so focused on the anesthesia side of things that we don't realize how many options are out there.
- Brett Maxfield, MS, MRNA
