Series: CRNA Careers

Ep 150: Expanding Role of CRNAs in Disaster Response

October 14, 2021October 14, 2021 COVID-19 Pandemic, CRNA Careers, Podcast

With the resources and skills that CRNAs possess, they are trained to succeed in crisis situations, which is why more and more of our peers are assisting in disaster response. ... Read more

Ep 147: APRN Regulation and Independent Practice with Ronald Castaldo, Ph.D, MBA, MS, CRNA, APRN

September 23, 2021September 24, 2021 CRNA Careers, Current Events

Today we’ve invited Ronald Castaldo, PhD, MBA, MS, CRNA, APRN, onto the show to discuss the pro-APRN wins in recent years and to help all CNRAs understand the importance of ... Read more

Ep 146: Leading Up – How CRNAs Can Lead Without Being in Charge

September 16, 2021September 16, 2021 CRNA Careers, Podcast

Being a great leader doesn’t require a person to be in a position of power. Every CRNA has the opportunity to make a difference each day by leading up. ... Read more

Ep 144: Cultural Humility in the Nurse Anesthesia Profession

September 2, 2021August 31, 2021 CRNA Careers, Current Events, Podcast

The issue of diversity isn’t one that’s limited to certain areas of the country or specific professions. It’s a problem that people everywhere are trying to solve, including the CRNA ... Read more

Ep 142: Promoting CRNAs & Anesthesia Through Social Media

August 19, 2021August 16, 2021 CRNA Careers, Podcast

As CRNAs continue to push for more awareness and understanding of the profession, social media has emerged as one of the great tools for accomplishing this goal. Rhianna Ferial, CRNA, ... Read more

Ep 141: 5 Things CRNAs Must Know About Decumulation to Retire Successfully

August 12, 2021August 9, 2021 CRNA Careers, CRNA Personal Finance, Podcast

When it comes to saving and investing during your working career, CRNAs can find plenty of help and resources to get them to retirement. Unfortunately, there’s not nearly as much ... Read more

Ep 140: Free Open Access MEDucation: Leveraging Social Media & Podcasting for Learning

August 5, 2021August 3, 2021 CRNA Careers, Current Events, Podcast

The beauty of technology is that information is accessible to anyone, anywhere, and the ability to learn is right there at our fingertips. Thanks to FOAM (Free Open Access Meducation), ... Read more

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

July 29, 2021July 29, 2021 COVID-19 Pandemic, CRNA Careers, Current Events, Podcast

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

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

July 22, 2021July 20, 2021 CRNA Careers, Current Events, Podcast

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

Ep 137: Balancing Motherhood with a CRNA Career with the Smart Mamas (Re-release)

July 15, 2021July 1, 2021 CRNA Careers, Podcast

On this episode, we’re going back to a previous conversation with the three women behind the Scrub Caps & Sippy Cups podcast. This trio does great work for mothers in ... Read more

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

July 8, 2021July 1, 2021 CRNA Careers, Current Events, Podcast

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

Ep 135: Closed Claims Involving CRNAs and SRNAs

July 1, 2021June 18, 2021 CRNA Careers, Podcast

No matter how closely you follow standard of care, mistakes can be made in the operating room. CRNAs often get named in claims, even if they did everything right, so ... Read more

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

June 17, 2021June 17, 2021 CRNA Careers, Current Events, Podcast

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

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

June 10, 2021June 4, 2021 CRNA Careers, Current Events, Podcast

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

Ep 131: PTSD and Suicide Prevention for CRNAs and SRNAs

June 3, 2021June 1, 2021 CRNA Careers, Current Events, Podcast

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

Ep 130: Generational Challenges and Opportunities in SRNA Education

May 27, 2021May 21, 2021 CRNA Careers, Podcast

Generational differences can often be the source of disagreements and misunderstandings. It happens in every profession and nurse anesthesia is no different. Erin Martin, CRNA, DNP, is the Program Director ... Read more

Ep 127: A CRNA’s Experience Being Deployed to Afghanistan

May 6, 2021May 6, 2021 CRNA Careers, Podcast

Most people buy an expensive car or go on an outlandish spending spree when they’re in their late-40s, but Michael Rieker, CRNA, DNP, FAAN, isn’t like most people. Instead of ... Read more

Ep 125: What Retirement Lifestyle Will You Choose?

April 22, 2021August 9, 2021 CRNA Careers, CRNA Personal Finance, Podcast

Once you decide to step away from your CRNA career, have you thought about how you want to spend retirement? As you get closer to that next chapter, it’s important ... Read more

Ep 124: AANA Foundation Leading CRNAs Into the Future

April 15, 2021April 13, 2021 CRNA Careers, 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

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

March 25, 2021March 25, 2021 CRNA Careers, Podcast

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