June is Pride Month, and on this episode of Grade 1 View, Levi and Kelsey sit down with John Gianitsis, MSNA, CRNA and Carlota Izaguirre, DNP, CRNA and from the Nurse Anesthesiology Pride Foundation (NAPF) to discuss representation, belonging, mental health, and communi…
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Grade 1 View – S2, E3 – Culturally Competent Care and the Importance of Representation
Listen Now: Follow & Subscribe: On This Episode: Representation in nurse anesthesia is about access, excellence, and belonging. It’s the responsibility of every CRNA to help shape the future of the profession in a way that affords opportunity and access to anyone...
Grade 1 View – Ep. 26 – Tackling Ageism in Anesthesia with Dr. Cynthia Farina
Ageism might not be the first ‘ism’ that comes to mind in healthcare, but it’s one that affects every provider eventually.
Grade 1 View – Ep. 15 – The Science, Culture, & Compassion of Anesthesia
From a 72-hour labor in rural India to the operating room as a nurse anesthesia resident, Taranjeet Rathore’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary.
Grade 1 View – Ep. 5 – Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Anesthesia
Today we’re going to talk about something that’s very important and needs attention in the nurse anesthesia space, and that’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
Ep 144: Cultural Humility in the Nurse Anesthesia Profession
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 profession. We want to explore the topic and try to get a better understanding of…
Ep 117: A Hand Up! How Dr. Lena Gould, EdD, CRNA, FAAN is Improving Diversity in Nurse Anesthesia
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, there’s a mentorship program in place that is helping facilitate entry into the profession for peo…
Ep 83: Courage to Lead – Former AANA President Dennis Bless, APRN, MS, CRNA
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 with a new perspective and that helped make significant changes that stil…
Ep 50: Promoting Diversity and Inclusion with Dr. Courtney Brown
The nurse anesthesia profession hasn’t traditionally been a field known for its diversity but that’s something leaders are trying to change. At the forefront is Dr. Courtney Brown at Wake Forest. She joins the show to discuss the importance of recruiting people from…