nursing

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

October 8, 2020October 8, 2020

In CRNA Personal Finance, Current Events, Podcast

Ep 97: How COVID-19 Has Affected the Economy and CRNA Retirements

by BeyondTheMask

Jeremy and Sharon had a chance to speak at the 2020 NCANA/SCANA Virtual Meetings about the impact COVID-19 on CRNAs and their financial security. They’ll provide some eye-opening stats about ... Read more

October 1, 2020October 12, 2020

In Podcast, Political Conversations

Ep 96: Why CRNAs Need to Understand the Judicial System

by BeyondTheMask

When you think about your future as a CRNA, you likely to see court playing any part in it. But as nurses are included more and more in lawsuits, there’s ... Read more

September 24, 2020October 10, 2020

In Courage To Lead: Presidential Leadership Series, Podcast

Ep 95: Courage to Lead – 1994-95 AANA President Mary DePaolis Lutzo, CRNA, PhD

by BeyondTheMask

Our leadership series continues with a look back to the 1990s with former AANA president Mary DePaolis Lutzo, CRNA, PhD. That decade featured many heated battles for CRNAs and ... Read more

September 17, 2020October 7, 2020

In Podcast

Ep 94: Perioperative Updates for Care of Transgender Patients

by BeyondTheMask

As transgender patients become more common for hospitals across the country, procedures and processes continue to be updated to meet their needs. Jose D. Castillo, III, PhD, MS, CRNA, ARNP, ... Read more

September 10, 2020August 27, 2020

In CRNA History, Podcast

Ep 93: CRNA Supervision & Direction – Its History and Relevance Today

by BeyondTheMask

The issue of supervision and direction within our industry has come to the forefront during the COVID pandemic, but it’s any-thing but a new conversation. We’ve asked Sandy Ouellette, CRNA, ... Read more

September 3, 2020August 27, 2020

In Podcast

Ep 92: Substance Use Disorders In Anesthesia Providers With Jack Stem

by BeyondTheMask

Substance use can’t be treated without open communication and discussion and that’s what we want to do on this episode. Jack Stem, Peer Assistance Advisor for Ohio, joins the show ... Read more

August 27, 2020August 25, 2020

In Courage To Lead: Presidential Leadership Series

Ep 91: Courage to Lead – 2018-19 AANA President Bruce Weiner, DNP, MSNA, CRNA

by BeyondTheMask

Our leadership series continues with this conversation with the 2018-19 AANA president, Bruce Weiner, DNP, MSNA, CRNA. He looks back on the year that just wrapped up and shares his ... Read more

August 20, 2020August 14, 2020

In Podcast

Ep 90: How Association Management Can Help Your State Association

by BeyondTheMask

Running a state association takes a lot of work and it’s made even more challenging when the board doesn’t have all the tools to do the best job possible. That’s ... Read more

August 13, 2020October 12, 2020

In CRNA Careers, Podcast, Political Conversations

Ep 89: CRNA Advocacy and GRC Efforts with Debbie Barber, DNP, CRNA

by BeyondTheMask

Gaining a seat at the table is something our profession is working diligently to achieve so CRNAs can advocate for everyone on a local, state, or federal level. This year ... Read more

August 6, 2020August 4, 2020

In Courage To Lead: Presidential Leadership Series, Podcast

Ep 88: Courage to Lead – Former AANA President Cheryl Nimmo, DNP, MSHSA, CRNA

by BeyondTheMask

The next episode in our presidential series provides a thorough look at the challenges – expected and unexpected – that AANA board members face every year. Cheryl Nimmo, DNP, MSHSA, ... Read more

July 28, 2020July 27, 2020

In Current Events, Podcast

Ep 87: Arguments Against Keeping AANA Region Director Structure in Place

by BeyondTheMask

As the debate over whether the AANA should make the region director positions an at-large vote or maintain the current structure, we wanted to help present both sides of the ... Read more

July 27, 2020July 27, 2020

In Current Events, Podcast

Ep 86: Pro Arguments for Keeping AANA Region Director Structure in Place

by BeyondTheMask

As the debate over whether the AANA should make the region director positions an at-large vote or maintain the current structure, we wanted to help present both sides of the ... Read more

July 23, 2020July 21, 2020

In CRNA History, Podcast

Ep 85: The Story of the First IFNA Researcher, Dr. Maura McAuliffe, CRNA, FAAN

by BeyondTheMask

Today we bring back Sandy Oullette, CRNA, to provide us with a look back at an important time in the IFNA’s history. Soon after the organization was formed, a meeting ... Read more

Beyond The Mask Podcast

nursing

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

Ep 97: How COVID-19 Has Affected the Economy and CRNA Retirements

Ep 96: Why CRNAs Need to Understand the Judicial System

Ep 95: Courage to Lead – 1994-95 AANA President Mary DePaolis Lutzo, CRNA, PhD

Ep 94: Perioperative Updates for Care of Transgender Patients

Ep 93: CRNA Supervision & Direction – Its History and Relevance Today

Ep 92: Substance Use Disorders In Anesthesia Providers With Jack Stem

Ep 91: Courage to Lead – 2018-19 AANA President Bruce Weiner, DNP, MSNA, CRNA

Ep 90: How Association Management Can Help Your State Association

Ep 89: CRNA Advocacy and GRC Efforts with Debbie Barber, DNP, CRNA

Ep 88: Courage to Lead – Former AANA President Cheryl Nimmo, DNP, MSHSA, CRNA

Ep 87: Arguments Against Keeping AANA Region Director Structure in Place

Ep 86: Pro Arguments for Keeping AANA Region Director Structure in Place

Ep 85: The Story of the First IFNA Researcher, Dr. Maura McAuliffe, CRNA, FAAN