Sharon and guest co-host Kevin Chem sit down with Sari Pyhälä, a Finnish RN specialized in anesthesia and perioperative care, to learn more about how her profession differs from the model many U.S. CRNAs know.
Professional Development
Inside AANA’s New Strategy With CEO Bill Bruce
Recorded live at the 2026 AANA Annual Congress in Boston, Sharon and Jeremy sit down with AANA CEO Bill Bruce to discuss an organization and profession experiencing significant growth.
Grade 1 View – S2, E17 – Lessons From a Lifetime in Nurse Anesthesia with Sharon Pearce
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…
Unlocking Opportunities for CRNAs Beyond Clinical Practice with Aurnova CEO Linda Caccamo
As CRNAs continue to take on larger leadership roles, many discover that business, strategy, finance, and organizational leadership are the skills that open doors beyond clinical practice.
The Power of Failure and Its Impact on a Growth Mindset with Dr. Stephen Pilot
In a profession built on precision and high stakes, mistakes often come with shame, silence, and self-doubt. Failure is something every clinician experiences but almost no one talks about it. What if those moments are actually key to becoming a better provider?
Grade 1 View – S2, E5 – Impactful Leadership From Women in Nurse Anesthesia
Listen Now: On This Episode: In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8, this episode of Grade 1 View highlights the power, resilience, and impact of women shaping the future of nurse anesthesia. Dr. Bimpe ‘Bebe’ Adenusi shares her remarkable journey from...
Grade 1 View – S2, E4 – Advocacy in Action: Why SRNAs Must Show Up
Listen Now: Follow & Subscribe: On This Episode: Advocacy can feel intimidating, especially as a student. But what if your future scope of practice, reimbursement, autonomy, and even student loan access are being shaped right now? Mackenzie and Levi recently...
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...
Airway Exchange – Ep. 5 – Faculty Mentorship: Transitioning from Clinician to Educator
In this episode of Airway Exchange, the team explores the transition from clinician to educator and the role mentorship plays in the process.
Grade 1 View – Ep. 21 – Staying Driven & Ambitious After Becoming a CRNA
Most CRNAs graduate, get a job, and settle into the profession. But Dr. Erik Rauch proves there’s another path—one of leadership, advocacy, and endless opportunity.