Sharon Pearce, DNP, CRNA, FAANA, FAAN has spent decades practicing, advocating, leading, mentoring, and telling the stories of nurse anesthesia. But behind the titles is a career shaped by formative mentors, difficult clinical days, unexpected opportunities, and a stron…
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From CRNA to Shark Tank Entrepreneur
Mike O’Dell, CRNA never planned on becoming a quilting entrepreneur, but a love of art, a willingness to experiment, and a push from the right mentor changed everything.
Airway Exchange – Ep 23 – Incivility in Clinical Education: Creating Better Learning Environments for Future CRNAs
How much does the clinical learning environment shape the future of nurse anesthesia?
What We Learned at the IFNA Congress in Australia
Sharon is joined by Erin M. Foley, DNAP, MSNA, CRNA, FAANA, and TxANA Vice President Jenny Andersen, MSNA, CRNA to look back on their experience attending the International Federation of Nurse Anesthetists (IFNA) Congress in Australia.
Grade 1 View – S2, E10 – Advocacy, Education & the Transition to Becoming a CRNA
In this special crossover episode recorded at the AANA Mid-Year Assembly in Washington, D.C., Levi Davis interviews Airway Exchange hosts Nickie Damico and Greg Collins about advocacy, their role as educations, and the real-world transition that every future CRNA will f…
Strong Skills, Weak EI: A Dangerous Combination
Today we’re taking listeners beyond technical skill and into one of the most critical yet often overlooked competencies in the operating room: emotional intelligence. In a profession defined by precision, timing, and high-stakes decision-making, the ability to underst…
What’s Really Happening in Healthcare Staffing Right Now with Scott Becker
Healthcare is evolving rapidly, and nowhere is that more evident than in the anesthesia workforce. In this episode, Sharon and Jeremy sit down with Scott Becker, founder of Becker’s Healthcare, to explore the current state of staffing, education, and economic pressure…
CRNAs at a Crossroads: Reimbursement, Workforce, and Leadership with Jeff Molter
The nurse anesthesia profession is navigating a period of rapid change. From reimbursement cuts and workforce shortages to evolving practice models and federal policy battles, the decisions being made today will shape the future of CRNAs for decades to come. In this spe…
The Fab 4 & the Power of Relationships in the CRNA Community
Listen Now: Follow & Subscribe: On This Episode: In this special episode, the conversation goes beyond anesthesia, leadership, and practice models and into something just as essential: friendship, health, and wellness. In a profession that is demanding,...
Airway Exchange – Ep. 11 – Inside EDGE: The Conversations Shaping Nurse Anesthesia Education
Listen Now: Follow & Subscribe: On This Episode: Recorded live at the EDGE Conference, this special episode brings all four hosts together for an honest, reflective conversation about what makes this meeting so meaningful for CRNA educators, and why it continues...