nursing

With the resources and skills that CRNAs possess, they are trained to succeed in crisis situations, which is why more and more of our peers are assisting in disaster response. ... Read more

September 30, 2021September 24, 2021

In COVID-19 Pandemic, Current Events, Podcast

Ep 148: Mental Health Awareness for Healthcare Workers and Trainees

by BeyondTheMask

The more we discuss mental health, the better we’ll all be because of it. That’s what we wanted to do with Michael Rieker, CRNA, DNP, FAAN, who is the Professor ... Read more

September 23, 2021September 24, 2021

In CRNA Careers, Current Events

Ep 147: APRN Regulation and Independent Practice with Ronald Castaldo, Ph.D, MBA, MS, CRNA, APRN

by BeyondTheMask

Today we’ve invited Ronald Castaldo, PhD, MBA, MS, CRNA, APRN, onto the show to discuss the pro-APRN wins in recent years and to help all CNRAs understand the importance of ... Read more

September 16, 2021September 16, 2021

In CRNA Careers, Podcast

Ep 146: Leading Up – How CRNAs Can Lead Without Being in Charge

by BeyondTheMask

Being a great leader doesn’t require a person to be in a position of power. Every CRNA has the opportunity to make a difference each day by leading up. ... Read more

September 9, 2021September 2, 2021

In Current Events, Podcast, Political Conversations

Ep 145: Why Regulatory Reform Strengthens the CRNA Profession

by BeyondTheMask

You might have noticed a surge in articles and stories about the nurse anesthesia profession in recent days and weeks, and that’s because of the push for regulatory reform. Joe ... Read more

September 2, 2021August 31, 2021

In CRNA Careers, Current Events, Podcast

Ep 144: Cultural Humility in the Nurse Anesthesia Profession

by BeyondTheMask

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 ... Read more

August 26, 2021August 20, 2021

In CRNA History, Podcast

Ep 143: A Complete Look Into the AANA Doctoral Task Force with Sandy Ouellette, CRNA

by BeyondTheMask

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 12, 2021August 9, 2021

In CRNA Careers, CRNA Personal Finance, Podcast

Ep 141: 5 Things CRNAs Must Know About Decumulation to Retire Successfully

by BeyondTheMask

When it comes to saving and investing during your working career, CRNAs can find plenty of help and resources to get them to retirement. Unfortunately, there’s not nearly as much ... Read more

July 29, 2021July 29, 2021

In COVID-19 Pandemic, CRNA Careers, Current Events, Podcast

Ep 139: Nursing, Politics, and the Future of Our Country with Ernest Grant, PhD, RN, FAAN

by BeyondTheMask

Many issues are facing our country right now and nurses will play a key role in helping communities move forward. As the most trusted profession, nursing should embrace that position ... 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

July 8, 2021July 1, 2021

In CRNA Careers, Current Events, Podcast

Ep 136: APEX Live Anesthesia Helping CRNAs Prepare for CPC Assessment

by BeyondTheMask

Testing is never a relaxing experience and that’s why the upcoming CPC Assessment has created some anxiety for CRNAs. Thankfully, the duo behind APEX Live is working hard to help ... Read more

July 1, 2021June 18, 2021

In CRNA Careers, Podcast

Ep 135: Closed Claims Involving CRNAs and SRNAs

by BeyondTheMask

No matter how closely you follow standard of care, mistakes can be made in the operating room. CRNAs often get named in claims, even if they did everything right, so ... Read more

June 24, 2021June 18, 2021

In CRNA Personal Finance, Current Events, Podcast

Ep 134: The State of the US Housing Market: Crash or Opportunity?

by BeyondTheMask

Home values continue to rise all across the country and it has many people thinking back to the crash of 2008. Are there parallels or is this time different? Josh ... Read more

June 17, 2021June 17, 2021

In CRNA Careers, Current Events, Podcast

Ep 133: How Geographic Information Systems Are Being Used to Identify Veteran Suicide Risk

by BeyondTheMask

The rate of suicides among our veteran population continues to rise and the number is probably higher than most people realize. The good news is people are leveraging incredible new ... Read more

June 10, 2021June 4, 2021

In CRNA Careers, Current Events, Podcast

Ep 132: The Silent Epidemic in Healthcare – Second Victim Phenomenon

by BeyondTheMask

There’s a relatively new concept in the healthcare industry that many of its professionals are facing and might not even realize it. The ‘Second Victim’ phenomenon hasn’t always been well-known ... Read more

May 20, 2021May 20, 2021

In Podcast, Political Conversations

Ep 129: Given 6 Months to Live: Healthcare Policy from the Patient’s Perspective

by BeyondTheMask

We’ve spent numerous episodes discussing healthcare policy from the viewpoint of a CRNA, but today we take a different look at what needs to change and why it’s important to ... Read more

May 13, 2021May 13, 2021

In CRNA Personal Finance, Podcast

Ep 128: How CRNAs Can Protect Their Greatest Asset: Yourself

by BeyondTheMask

It’s easy to assume that your employer insurance coverage will protect you during a catastrophic event, but that’s not necessarily the case. To truly cover your greatest asset as a ... Read more

May 6, 2021May 6, 2021

In CRNA Careers, Podcast

Ep 127: A CRNA’s Experience Being Deployed to Afghanistan

by BeyondTheMask

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

March 25, 2021March 25, 2021

In CRNA Careers, Podcast

Ep 121: Begin Your Path to a CRNA Non-Surgical Pain Management Practice

by BeyondTheMask

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

Beyond The Mask Podcast

nursing

Ep 150: Expanding Role of CRNAs in Disaster Response

Ep 148: Mental Health Awareness for Healthcare Workers and Trainees

Ep 147: APRN Regulation and Independent Practice with Ronald Castaldo, Ph.D, MBA, MS, CRNA, APRN

Ep 146: Leading Up – How CRNAs Can Lead Without Being in Charge

Ep 145: Why Regulatory Reform Strengthens the CRNA Profession

Ep 144: Cultural Humility in the Nurse Anesthesia Profession

Ep 143: A Complete Look Into the AANA Doctoral Task Force with Sandy Ouellette, CRNA

Ep 141: 5 Things CRNAs Must Know About Decumulation to Retire Successfully

Ep 139: Nursing, Politics, and the Future of Our Country with Ernest Grant, PhD, RN, FAAN

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

Ep 136: APEX Live Anesthesia Helping CRNAs Prepare for CPC Assessment

Ep 135: Closed Claims Involving CRNAs and SRNAs

Ep 134: The State of the US Housing Market: Crash or Opportunity?

Ep 133: How Geographic Information Systems Are Being Used to Identify Veteran Suicide Risk

Ep 132: The Silent Epidemic in Healthcare – Second Victim Phenomenon

Ep 129: Given 6 Months to Live: Healthcare Policy from the Patient’s Perspective

Ep 128: How CRNAs Can Protect Their Greatest Asset: Yourself

Ep 127: A CRNA’s Experience Being Deployed to Afghanistan

Ep 121: Begin Your Path to a CRNA Non-Surgical Pain Management Practice