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Our leadership series continues with this conversation with the 2018-19 AANA president, Bruce Weiner, DNP, MSNA, CRNA. He looks back on the year that just wrapped up and shares his ... Read more

August 20, 2020August 14, 2020

In Podcast

Ep 90: How Association Management Can Help Your State Association

by BeyondTheMask

Running a state association takes a lot of work and it’s made even more challenging when the board doesn’t have all the tools to do the best job possible. That’s ... Read more

August 13, 2020October 12, 2020

In CRNA Careers, Podcast, Political Conversations

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

by BeyondTheMask

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

August 6, 2020August 4, 2020

In Courage To Lead: Presidential Leadership Series, Podcast

Ep 88: Courage to Lead – Former AANA President Cheryl Nimmo, DNP, MSHSA, CRNA

by BeyondTheMask

The next episode in our presidential series provides a thorough look at the challenges – expected and unexpected – that AANA board members face every year. Cheryl Nimmo, DNP, MSHSA, ... Read more

July 28, 2020July 27, 2020

In Current Events, Podcast

Ep 87: Arguments Against Keeping AANA Region Director Structure in Place

by BeyondTheMask

As the debate over whether the AANA should make the region director positions an at-large vote or maintain the current structure, we wanted to help present both sides of the ... Read more

July 27, 2020July 27, 2020

In Current Events, Podcast

Ep 86: Pro Arguments for Keeping AANA Region Director Structure in Place

by BeyondTheMask

As the debate over whether the AANA should make the region director positions an at-large vote or maintain the current structure, we wanted to help present both sides of the ... Read more

July 23, 2020July 21, 2020

In CRNA History, Podcast

Ep 85: The Story of the First IFNA Researcher, Dr. Maura McAuliffe, CRNA, FAAN

by BeyondTheMask

Today we bring back Sandy Oullette, CRNA, to provide us with a look back at an important time in the IFNA’s history. Soon after the organization was formed, a meeting ... Read more

July 16, 2020July 14, 2020

In CRNA Careers

Ep 84: Promoting Professional Wellness with NCANA President Linda Stone, DNP, CRNA

by BeyondTheMask

Now more than ever, putting a focus on your wellness needs to be a priority for every CRNA. We all deal with stress and fa-tigue each day so giving our ... Read more

July 9, 2020July 7, 2020

In Courage To Lead: Presidential Leadership Series, Podcast

Ep 83: Courage to Lead – Former AANA President Dennis Bless, APRN, MS, CRNA

by BeyondTheMask

The next episode in our presidential series brings us a conversation with Dennis Bless, APRN, MS, CRNA, who served as AANA president for 2013-14. His financial background provided the organization ... Read more

June 25, 2020June 19, 2020

In CRNA Personal Finance

Ep 81: How CRNAs Get Lost in the Financial World

by BeyondTheMask

CRNAs already have plenty to worry about each day and it’s convenient to put finances to the side. As we’ve seen in 2020, the unexpected can happen at any time ... Read more

June 11, 2020June 4, 2020

In Podcast

Ep 79: The Path to Direct Reimbursement with Dick & Sandy Ouellette, CRNA.

by BeyondTheMask

You can argue that the passage of direct reimbursement in 1986 was one of the most significant lobbying achievements in healthcare. This process took much of the decade and spanned ... Read more

June 4, 2020May 27, 2020

In Courage To Lead: Presidential Leadership Series, Podcast

Ep 78: Courage to Lead – Former AANA President Deb Geisler, CRNA

by BeyondTheMask

Our next guest in the Presidential Leadership Series is Deb Geisler, CRNA, who served as AANA President from 2001-02. Not only did she oversee some significant issues dur-ing her year ... Read more

May 21, 2020May 20, 2020

In CRNA Personal Finance

Ep 76: Where Should CRNAs Turn for Financial Advice?

by BeyondTheMask

You likely seek financial advice from lots of different sources. And some of those sources will certainly have good intentions, but they’ll often give bad financial advice. Let’s look at ... Read more

May 13, 2020May 13, 2020

In COVID-19 Pandemic, Podcast

Ep 75: Identifying & Coping with the Mental Health Effects of COVID-19

by BeyondTheMask

Workers in the healthcare industry have always prioritized others over self, and that sacri-fice has grown even larger during the COVID-19 pandemic. That also means we have even less time ... Read more

May 4, 2020May 4, 2020

In Current Events, Podcast

Ep 73: Candidate Interviews for 2020 AANA Election

by BeyondTheMask

On this special episode of Beyond the Mask, we sat down with many of the candidates running for a position on the 2020-21 AANA Board of Directors. Hear more about ... Read more

April 23, 2020April 27, 2020

In Courage To Lead: Presidential Leadership Series

Ep 71: Courage to Lead: Former AANA President Jackie Rowles, MBA, CRNA, ANP-BC, FAAN

by BeyondTheMask

Our presidential leadership series rolls along with a visit from Jackie Rowles, DNP CRNA, who served as AANA President in 2009-10. She brought a background in pain management to the ... Read more

April 20, 2020July 20, 2020

In CE Credit, Podcast

Special Announcement: CE Credit Expanding!

by BeyondTheMask

Crna, anesthesia, nursing, ana, Sharon Pearce, ce credit, nbcrna, aanackn, class a, class b, class a or class b Share this episode with a friend: ... Read more

April 16, 2020April 14, 2020

In CRNA History, Podcast

Ep 70: The Story of CRNAs & an Antitrust Victory with Tafford & Lori Oltz – Part 2

by BeyondTheMask

This is the conclusion to the story about Tafford Oltz, CRNA, and his antitrust victory in the late-80s, which came to our attention during a previous podcast. Find out the ... Read more

April 9, 2020April 8, 2020

In CRNA History, Podcast

Ep 69: The Story of CRNAs & an Antitrust Victory with Tafford & Lori Oltz – Part 1

by BeyondTheMask

This is the story about Tafford Oltz, CRNA, and his antitrust victory in the late-80s, which came to our attention during a previous podcast. When we heard it, we had ... Read more

April 1, 2020April 1, 2020

In COVID-19 Pandemic, CRNA Personal Finance, Current Events, Podcast

Ep 68: CARES Act – What CRNAs Need to Know About Coronavirus Aid

by BeyondTheMask

As we continue to devote our attention to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, let’s move our focus to the aid options for CRNAs. On this episode, we’ll break down the Coronavirus ... Read more

Beyond The Mask Podcast

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Ep 91: Courage to Lead – 2018-19 AANA President Bruce Weiner, DNP, MSNA, CRNA

Ep 90: How Association Management Can Help Your State Association

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

Ep 88: Courage to Lead – Former AANA President Cheryl Nimmo, DNP, MSHSA, CRNA

Ep 87: Arguments Against Keeping AANA Region Director Structure in Place

Ep 86: Pro Arguments for Keeping AANA Region Director Structure in Place

Ep 85: The Story of the First IFNA Researcher, Dr. Maura McAuliffe, CRNA, FAAN

Ep 84: Promoting Professional Wellness with NCANA President Linda Stone, DNP, CRNA

Ep 83: Courage to Lead – Former AANA President Dennis Bless, APRN, MS, CRNA

Ep 81: How CRNAs Get Lost in the Financial World

Ep 79: The Path to Direct Reimbursement with Dick & Sandy Ouellette, CRNA.

Ep 78: Courage to Lead – Former AANA President Deb Geisler, CRNA

Ep 76: Where Should CRNAs Turn for Financial Advice?

Ep 75: Identifying & Coping with the Mental Health Effects of COVID-19

Ep 73: Candidate Interviews for 2020 AANA Election

Ep 71: Courage to Lead: Former AANA President Jackie Rowles, MBA, CRNA, ANP-BC, FAAN

Special Announcement: CE Credit Expanding!

Ep 70: The Story of CRNAs & an Antitrust Victory with Tafford & Lori Oltz – Part 2

Ep 69: The Story of CRNAs & an Antitrust Victory with Tafford & Lori Oltz – Part 1

Ep 68: CARES Act – What CRNAs Need to Know About Coronavirus Aid