Series: CRNA Careers

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, 2021April 15, 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

Ep 120: The Secret Middle East Mission CRNAs Took Part In

March 18, 2021March 11, 2021 CRNA Careers, Current Events, Podcast

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

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

March 11, 2021March 11, 2021 CRNA Careers, Podcast

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

Ep 118: A CRNA’s Light In the Darkness featuring Steve James, CRNA

March 4, 2021March 3, 2021 CRNA Careers, Current Events, Podcast

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

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

February 25, 2021February 25, 2021 CRNA Careers, Podcast

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

Ep 116: Importance of Mentoring in CRNA Leadership Development

February 18, 2021February 18, 2021 CRNA Careers, Podcast

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

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

February 11, 2021February 11, 2021 CRNA Careers, Podcast

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

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

February 4, 2021February 4, 2021 CRNA Careers, Podcast

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