Series: CRNA Careers

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

Ep 111: Finally! Two South Dakota CRNAs Elected to State Legislatures

January 14, 2021January 13, 2021 CRNA Careers, Current Events, Podcast, Political Conversations

While there’s plenty we want to forget about 2020, there was also a bit of history we want to spotlight. Sydney Davis, CRNA, and Taylor Rehfeldt, CRNA, became the first ... Read more

Ep 107: Mrs. Georgia American Using Her Platform for CRNA Awareness and Support for Healthcare Workers

December 17, 2020December 15, 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic, CRNA Careers

Today we want to introduce you to Christen Roberts, CRNA, who lives in Atlanta. She’s also dealt with the stress and anxiety from this year, but she’s also made it ... Read more

Ep 106: The Impact of COVID 19 on Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs with Erin Martin, CRNA, DNP

December 10, 2020December 8, 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic, CRNA Careers

The wide-ranging effects of COVID on the healthcare system have been well-documented, but what impact is this pandemic having on nurse anesthesia students and educational programs? Erin Martin, CRNA, DNP, ... Read more

Ep 105: Nursing, Policy and Politics with Minnesota State Senator Erin Murphy, RN

December 3, 2020December 1, 2020 CRNA Careers, Current Events, Political Conversations

As we’ve learned in 2020, having more nurses in leadership and decision-making positions would benefit the entire country greatly. One nurse that’s embracing their power to bring change is Erin ... Read more

Ep 102: What Does Gen X, Y, and Me Believe is the Future of Nurse Anesthesia Profession?

November 12, 2020November 11, 2020 CRNA Careers, Current Events, Podcast

What can be done to motivate and engage the younger generations of CRNAs to be active and involved? We put together a panel for the CANA to discuss the future ... Read more

Ep 101: How Ketamine Infusion Therapy is Treating Mental Health

November 5, 2020November 4, 2020 CRNA Careers, Current Events, Podcast

groundbreaking results with the introduction of dissociative therapies. This episode hopes to shed light on the use of ketamine for mental health and chronic pain relief and put an ... Read more

Ep 100: Driving Innovation & Technology in Healthcare with Shawna Butler, RN, MBA

October 29, 2020October 27, 2020 CRNA Careers, Current Events, Podcast

We’re celebrating 100 episodes with a fascinating look to the future of health. Shawna Butler, RN, MBA, has been leading the charge towards merging clinical care, technology, and sustainable business ... Read more

Ep 98: Why Nurses Make Effective Elected Officials at Every Level of Government

October 15, 2020September 25, 2020 CRNA Careers, Podcast, Political Conversations

Politics carry a connotation that’s gotten worse in recent years, but that’s why it’s even more important for nurses to be a part of the decision-making process. As we continue ... Read more

Ep 89: CRNA Advocacy and GRC Efforts with Debbie Barber, DNP, CRNA

August 13, 2020October 12, 2020 CRNA Careers, Podcast, Political Conversations

Gaining a seat at the table is something our profession is working diligently to achieve so CRNAs can advocate for everyone on a local, state, or federal level. This year ... Read more