nursing

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, ... Read more

February 18, 2021February 18, 2021

In CRNA Careers, Podcast

Ep 116: Importance of Mentoring in CRNA Leadership Development

by BeyondTheMask

For more than 20 years, the AANA Mentorship Program has played an integral role in the development of young CRNAs thanks to both the mentors and mentees that have committed ... Read more

February 11, 2021February 11, 2021

In CRNA Careers, Podcast

Ep 115: Summit Your Everest – A CRNA’s Story of Peaks, Valleys, and World Records

by BeyondTheMask

If you’re in the need for inspiration, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better story than the one that Jeanne Stawiecki, CRNA, will tell on this episode. Thanks to the ... Read more

February 4, 2021February 4, 2021

In CRNA Careers, Podcast

Ep 114: Crucibles of Leadership – Overcoming Fear, Doubt, and Uncertainty to Find Your Voice with AANA CEO Dr. Randall Moore

by BeyondTheMask

Being the lead of an organization like the AANA takes a special set of leadership skills, but reaching that point doesn’t come without obstacles like uncertainty and doubt. Join us ... Read more

January 28, 2021January 25, 2021

In CRNA Personal Finance, Current Events, Podcast, Political Conversations

Ep 113: Life in a 50-50 World – What Financial Impact Will It Have on CRNAs?

by BeyondTheMask

After watching another historic Inauguration Day, we can’t help but notice that the country has mixed feelings about where we’re headed. You can say we’re living in a 50-50 world. ... Read more

January 21, 2021January 25, 2021

In Courage To Lead: Presidential Leadership Series, Podcast

Ep 112: Courage to Lead – Two-Term AANA President Peggy McFadden, CRNA, BS

by BeyondTheMask

The next installment of our Presidential Leadership Series features Peggy McFadden, CRNA, BS, who actually served two terms as the AANA president. Join us as we look back on her ... Read more

January 14, 2021January 13, 2021

In CRNA Careers, Current Events, Podcast, Political Conversations

Ep 111: Finally! Two South Dakota CRNAs Elected to State Legislatures

by BeyondTheMask

While there’s plenty we want to forget about 2020, there was also a bit of history we want to spotlight. Sydney Davis, CRNA, and Taylor Rehfeldt, CRNA, became the first ... Read more

January 7, 2021January 6, 2021

In Current Events, Podcast, Political Conversations

Ep 110: A Conversation with Powerful Women

by BeyondTheMask

In recent years, we’ve watched women rise to levels of power previously never seen. While it’s been an amazing evolution to watch, there’s still plenty of inequality in the world. ... Read more

December 31, 2020December 28, 2020

In CRNA Personal Finance, Current Events

Ep 109: Goodbye 2020 – How to Financially Prepare for 2021 and Beyond

by BeyondTheMask

We’ve finally reached the end of 2020 and everyone is looking forward to turning the page to a new year. These past ten months have been a financial burden on ... Read more

December 24, 2020December 22, 2020

In CRNA History

Ep 108: Honoring the Legacy of John Garde, CRNA, MS, FAAN

by BeyondTheMask

When you think back on the history of the AANA, few people left a legacy like John Garde, CRNA, MS, FAAN. A former President, Education Director, and Executive Director, Garde ... Read more

December 17, 2020December 15, 2020

In COVID-19 Pandemic, CRNA Careers

Ep 107: Mrs. Georgia American Using Her Platform for CRNA Awareness and Support for Healthcare Workers

by BeyondTheMask

Today we want to introduce you to Christen Roberts, CRNA, who lives in Atlanta. She’s also dealt with the stress and anxiety from this year, but she’s also made it ... Read more

December 10, 2020December 8, 2020

In COVID-19 Pandemic, CRNA Careers

Ep 106: The Impact of COVID 19 on Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs with Erin Martin, CRNA, DNP

by BeyondTheMask

The wide-ranging effects of COVID on the healthcare system have been well-documented, but what impact is this pandemic having on nurse anesthesia students and educational programs? Erin Martin, CRNA, DNP, ... Read more

December 3, 2020December 1, 2020

In CRNA Careers, Current Events, Political Conversations

Ep 105: Nursing, Policy and Politics with Minnesota State Senator Erin Murphy, RN

by BeyondTheMask

As we’ve learned in 2020, having more nurses in leadership and decision-making positions would benefit the entire country greatly. One nurse that’s embracing their power to bring change is Erin ... 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

November 19, 2020November 23, 2020

In Courage To Lead: Presidential Leadership Series

Ep 103: Courage to Lead – 2018-19 AANA President Garry Brydges, PhD, DNP, MBA, CRNA, ACNP-BC, FAAN

by BeyondTheMask

We don’t have to go very far back to find the guest on the latest installment in our Presi-dential Leadership Series. Garry Brydges PhD, DNP, MBA, CRNA, ACNP-BC, FAAN, in ... Read more

November 12, 2020November 11, 2020

In CRNA Careers, Current Events, Podcast

Ep 102: What Does Gen X, Y, and Me Believe is the Future of Nurse Anesthesia Profession?

by BeyondTheMask

What can be done to motivate and engage the younger generations of CRNAs to be active and involved? We put together a panel for the CANA to discuss the future ... Read more

November 5, 2020November 4, 2020

In CRNA Careers, Current Events, Podcast

Ep 101: How Ketamine Infusion Therapy is Treating Mental Health

by BeyondTheMask

groundbreaking results with the introduction of dissociative therapies. This episode hopes to shed light on the use of ketamine for mental health and chronic pain relief and put an ... Read more

October 29, 2020October 27, 2020

In CRNA Careers, Current Events, Podcast

Ep 100: Driving Innovation & Technology in Healthcare with Shawna Butler, RN, MBA

by BeyondTheMask

We’re celebrating 100 episodes with a fascinating look to the future of health. Shawna Butler, RN, MBA, has been leading the charge towards merging clinical care, technology, and sustainable business ... Read more

October 22, 2020October 13, 2020

In Courage To Lead: Presidential Leadership Series, Podcast

Ep 99: Courage to Lead – 2011-12 AANA President Debra Malina, CRNA, MBA, DNSc

by BeyondTheMask

Nearly 10 years ago, the NBCRNA introduced the Continued Professional Certification program much to the surprise of many people in the profession. That announcement came just a few days before ... Read more

October 15, 2020September 25, 2020

In CRNA Careers, Podcast, Political Conversations

Ep 98: Why Nurses Make Effective Elected Officials at Every Level of Government

by BeyondTheMask

Politics carry a connotation that’s gotten worse in recent years, but that’s why it’s even more important for nurses to be a part of the decision-making process. As we continue ... Read more

Beyond The Mask Podcast

nursing

Ep 117: A Hand Up! How Dr. Lena Gould, EdD, CRNA, FAAN is Improving Diversity in Nurse Anesthesia

Ep 116: Importance of Mentoring in CRNA Leadership Development

Ep 115: Summit Your Everest – A CRNA’s Story of Peaks, Valleys, and World Records

Ep 114: Crucibles of Leadership – Overcoming Fear, Doubt, and Uncertainty to Find Your Voice with AANA CEO Dr. Randall Moore

Ep 113: Life in a 50-50 World – What Financial Impact Will It Have on CRNAs?

Ep 112: Courage to Lead – Two-Term AANA President Peggy McFadden, CRNA, BS

Ep 111: Finally! Two South Dakota CRNAs Elected to State Legislatures

Ep 110: A Conversation with Powerful Women

Ep 109: Goodbye 2020 – How to Financially Prepare for 2021 and Beyond

Ep 108: Honoring the Legacy of John Garde, CRNA, MS, FAAN

Ep 107: Mrs. Georgia American Using Her Platform for CRNA Awareness and Support for Healthcare Workers

Ep 106: The Impact of COVID 19 on Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs with Erin Martin, CRNA, DNP

Ep 105: Nursing, Policy and Politics with Minnesota State Senator Erin Murphy, RN

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

Ep 103: Courage to Lead – 2018-19 AANA President Garry Brydges, PhD, DNP, MBA, CRNA, ACNP-BC, FAAN

Ep 102: What Does Gen X, Y, and Me Believe is the Future of Nurse Anesthesia Profession?

Ep 101: How Ketamine Infusion Therapy is Treating Mental Health

Ep 100: Driving Innovation & Technology in Healthcare with Shawna Butler, RN, MBA

Ep 99: Courage to Lead – 2011-12 AANA President Debra Malina, CRNA, MBA, DNSc

Ep 98: Why Nurses Make Effective Elected Officials at Every Level of Government