On This Episode:
What happens when anesthesia providers from around the world come together in one place?
In this special recap episode of Beyond the Mask, Sharon is joined by Erin M. Foley, DNAP, MSNA, CRNA, FAANA, and TxANA Vice President Jennifer Andersen, MSNA, CRNA to look back on their experience attending the International Federation of Nurse Anesthetists (IFNA) Congress in Australia. Find out what we learned, what surprised us, and why these meetings matter so much to our profession.
It’s always a valuable experience when providers from dozens of countries gathered to share ideas, compare practice models, discuss advocacy, and strengthen the future of anesthesia care worldwide. That’s why IFNA meetings are about much more than lectures and CE credits. They’re about relationships, cultural exchange, leadership, perspective, and realizing how far the CRNA profession has come in the United States.
Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode:
🏛️ Many countries are still fighting for recognition and autonomy
🎓 The U.S. remains a global leader in nurse anesthesia education and practice
🤝 International collaboration strengthens advocacy and leadership efforts
💉 Providers worldwide face different challenges but share common goals
📈 Many countries are working toward higher education standards and expanded scope
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“It made me realize how lucky we are that we practice the way we do in the U.S.”
