education

Back in 2006, the AANA Board of Directors appointed a Doctoral Task Force to explore the future direction in nurse anesthesia education. Sandy Ouellette was chosen to co-chair the task ... Read more

August 19, 2021August 16, 2021

In CRNA Careers, Podcast

Ep 142: Promoting CRNAs & Anesthesia Through Social Media

by BeyondTheMask

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

August 5, 2021August 3, 2021

In CRNA Careers, Current Events, Podcast

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

by BeyondTheMask

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

July 22, 2021July 20, 2021

In CRNA Careers, Current Events, Podcast

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

by BeyondTheMask

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

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020

In CRNA History

Ep 104: How Ira Gunn Shaped Nurse Anesthesia Through Service, Education & Advocacy

by BeyondTheMask

Few people had an impact on nursing and the nurse anesthesia profession like Ira P. Gunn, CRNA, MLN, FAAN. Widely regarded as a visionary in the profession, Gunn’s legacy lives ... Read more

March 12, 2020March 13, 2020

In Courage To Lead: Presidential Leadership Series, Podcast

Ep 64: Courage to Lead – Former AANA President Nancy Bruton-Maree, CRNA

by BeyondTheMask

We continue our ‘Courage to Lead’ series by bringing Nancy Bruton-Maree, CRNA, MS, into the studio to look back on her time as AANA President. Join us as we discuss ... Read more

January 16, 2020January 10, 2020

In Courage To Lead: Presidential Leadership Series, Podcast

Ep 56: Courage to Lead: Looking Back at Dick Ouellette’s Time as AANA President

by BeyondTheMask

In the latest installment of our Courage to Lead series, we spend some time with Dick Oullette, CRNA, MEd, who was a two-term president of the AANA. During his time ... Read more

August 22, 2019August 20, 2019

In CRNA History, Podcast

Ep #35: The Relevance of Nurse Anesthesia in Evolution of the Profession

by BeyondTheMask

There’s some concern in educational circles that the history of nurse anesthesia has lost importance during the evolution of the profession. We want to dive into that topic today and ... Read more

June 20, 2019August 7, 2019

In Podcast

Ep #26: Student Leadership in Nurse Anesthesia

by BeyondTheMask

Caroline Killmon, student at Wake Forest and student representative to the AANA Education Committee, joins us to talk about some of the barriers to student leadership within the nurse anesthesia ... Read more

June 13, 2019August 7, 2019

In Podcast

Ep #25: Unintended Consequences Relative To Nurse Anesthesia Education & The Nurse Anesthesiologist Descriptor

by BeyondTheMask

We’ve talked in a past episode about the doors that could very well be opened by a switch to the Nurse Anesthesiologist descriptor. However, what kind of unintended consequences might ... Read more

March 7, 2019August 7, 2019

In CRNA History, Podcast

Ep #13: CRNA Historical Series – The National Commission On Nurse Anesthesia Education

by BeyondTheMask

Former AANA presidents Richard and Sandra Ouellette pay us a visit to share the story of how the National Commission On Nurse Anesthesia Education was brought about in a ... Read more

February 7, 2019August 7, 2019

In CRNA History, Podcast

Ep #10: Pioneering Nurse Anesthesia Education

by BeyondTheMask

Special guests Sandra Ouellette and Nancy Bruton Maree return to delve into the history of nurse anesthesia education as seen through their own personal experiences in the field. How have ... Read more

January 10, 2019August 7, 2019

In Podcast

Ep #8: Julia Harris – What To Know About Opioid-Free Anesthesia

by BeyondTheMask

The California Association of Nurse Anesthetists former president Julia Harris joins the program to discuss the merits of opioid-free anesthesia. Share this episode with a friend: ... Read more