Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
324 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 179 ratingsA podcast for the CRNA industry. Discussing the important issues that happen both in, and beyond, the operating room. With Sharon Pearce, DNP, CRNA, FAANA, FAAN and Jeremy Stanley, EA, CFP, AIF. Innovations & opportunities for CRNAs & APRNs. Visit our website for more great information https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ and to learn how you can get CE Credit as a CRNA just by listening to the podcast. Don’t miss our special series on CRNA History, CRNA Personal Finance & Retirement, Political Conversations, CRNA Career Issues, and our leadership series called Courage To Lead. Check out new episodes of Beyond The Mask every week with distinguished guests from the CRNA community... #anesthesiology #rn #surgery #healthcare #nurseanesthesiologist #crnaschool #nursing #srnalife #nurselife #nursingstudent #ornurse #nurseanesthesia #crnalife #nursepractitioner #medschool #anesthesialife #scrublife #icunurse #hospital #futurecrna #medical #crna #nurse #anesthesia #srna #nurseanesthetist #nurses #surgical #operatingtheatre #medicalstudent #operatingroomnurse #studentnurse #diversitycrna #ccrn #nursepractitioner #APRN #APRNchat #NPchat #midwife #NP
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Ep #23: The Wealthy CRNA
May 23, 2019 10:00 - 29 minutes - 41 MBIt's unfortunate but true, that as much time as CRNAs spend in school, there's little to no education offered on personal finance. So this week, Jeremy is bringing us a crash course. We'll get some simple tips on dealing with topics like budgets, debt, and insurance, and we'll learn what it takes to build a strong financial foundation and become a truly wealthy CRNA.
Ep #22: Mike McKinnon - Risks of Anesthesiologist Assistants
May 16, 2019 10:00 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MBWe finally got a chance to talk to Mike McKinnon, past president of the Arizona ANA, and he has a wealth of information to share about Anesthesiologist Assistants in the current healthcare environment. What kind of role do AAs play in overall healthcare costs, access to care, and the greater objectives of the ASA? What kinds of risks do they pose to CRNAs? We'll dive into these pressing issues, as well as some possible solutions moving forward.
Ep #21: The Oklahoma Legislative Fight That Every CRNA Needs To Hear!
May 09, 2019 10:00 - 27 minutes - 37.3 MBThis week, we speak with special guest Jenny Schmitt, President of the Oklahoma ANA, about the troubling state of the Oklahoma healthcare system. Amidst this struggle, the Oklahoma State Medical Association has launched a ruthless million-dollar anti-CRNA campaign aimed at frightening patients about receiving care from CRNAs. Jenny discusses how local CRNAs have fought to be heard, and why she believes CRNAs are the key to turning the tides in the future of Oklahoma healthcare.
Ep #20: "What If" Series: What If The AANA Didn't Exist?
May 02, 2019 10:00 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MBCurrent AANA CEO Randall Moore, DNP, MBA, CRNA joins us live at the Mid-Year Assembly to discuss some thought-provoking hypotheticals. Who would advocate for CRNAs if the AANA didn't exist? How would the profession be different today without the organization? Find out on our first episode of the "What If" Series.
Ep #19: Ralph Kohl - On The Hill Advocating For Your Profession
April 18, 2019 10:00 - 33 minutes - 45.4 MBWe're joined this week by Senior Director of Federal Government Affairs for the AANA, Ralph Kohl. Ralph has his finger on the pulse of all the current Congressional topics relevant to CRNAs, and he works each day to advocate for our goals as an organization. He'll share with us why it's essential for CRNAs to get involved in advocating both locally and nationally, as well as some simple ways you can take part. If you're not familiar with the AANA Mid-Year Assembly, or if you're not quite su...
Ep #18: A Moment With The 2019 AANA Election Candidates
April 18, 2019 09:00 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MBAt the mid-year assembly we took the opportunity to extend an offer to all the candidates running for office in the upcoming AANA elections to join us for a few minutes on this podcast. Not all candidates took us up on the offer, but all were invited. On this episode, you'll get to hear the candidates that did participate outline their platforms and vision for the future of the AANA. ----more---- The candidates appear at the below times. 1:29 - President Elect Candidate - Bob Gauvin ...
Ep #17: CRNA Retirement Ready Series Part 2 - Preparing For Life After Anesthesia
April 11, 2019 10:00 - 40 minutes - 55.7 MBThis week, we'll continue the topic of how CRNAs can plan for a successful retirement. We'll talk about when you should take social security, how much money is safe to withdraw from your savings, and how taxes will affect you. We'll even take a look into a lesser-known way that high income earners like CRNAs can contribute to Roth IRA accounts and lower their tax burden in retirement.
Ep #16: CRNA Retirement Ready Series Part 1 - Preparing For Life After Anesthesia
April 04, 2019 10:00 - 37 minutes - 49.3 MBIf you're like many CRNAs, retirement is not too far off in the distance. And the first step in preparing for retirement is knowing what to expect. How can you maintain your current lifestyle when you walk away from a regular paycheck? What kind of expenses will you encounter? Jeremy will help get your wheels turning on this first part of the CRNA Retirement Ready series.
Ep #15: The Nurse Anesthesiologist Descriptor Debate
March 21, 2019 10:00 - 59 minutes - 82 MBSpecial guests Carole Doyscher and Joe Rodriguez join us for a spirited debate discussing how the CRNA title may or may not have become a limitation to growth and understanding of the profession as a whole. However, what should CRNAs be called instead? What are the potential repercussions of this kind of change? The answer is not so simple.
Ep #14: CRNA Historical Series Part 4 - The Life Of Agatha Hodgins
March 14, 2019 10:00 - 48 minutes - 67.3 MBWe continue our historical series with a journey back into the very first years of nurse anesthesia where Agatha Hodgins began her career. Following a quite unexpected series of events, Agatha would ultimately become the foremost anesthesia expert and educator of her time, as well as the founder of the AANA.
Ep #13: CRNA Historical Series Part 3 - The National Commission On Nurse Anesthesia Education
March 07, 2019 10:00 - 41 minutes - 56.4 MBFormer AANA presidents Richard and Sandra Ouellette pay us a visit to share the story of how the National Commission On Nurse Anesthesia Education was brought about in a time of turmoil to rebuild CRNA educational programs from the bottom up.
Ep #12: National CRNA Week
February 21, 2019 10:00 - 20 minutes - 27.7 MBChris Bettin and Dan Lovinaria, two of the creative minds behind National CRNA Week, make a special appearance. Tune in to find out why more and more CRNAs and SRNAs are getting involved in promoting their profession, and why the importance of this event extends far beyond a single week.
Ep #11: Ashley Fedan - The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Of Social Media In The CRNA World
February 14, 2019 10:00 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MBJoin us this week as we talk to Ashley Fedan about the world of opportunities that social media offers to the CRNA community, as well as some of the pitfalls. As an administrator of a Facebook forum of over 25,000 CNRAs and SRNAs, she'll give you a look behind the scenes.
Ep #10: Pioneering Nurse Anesthesia Education
February 07, 2019 10:00 - 52 minutes - 72.8 MBSpecial guests Sandra Ouellette and Nancy Bruton Maree return to delve into the history of nurse anesthesia education as seen through their own personal experiences in the field. How have educational programs evolved over the last several decades, and what awaits us in the future?
Ep #9: A Conversation Stopper: The ACT Statement
January 24, 2019 10:00 - 42 minutes - 58.6 MBFormer AANA presidents Sandra Ouellette and Nancy Bruton Maree are back, and this week they'll begin a two-part series on the history of the AANA. To kick things off, this episode will focus on the problems with the Anesthesia Care Team Statement.
Ep #8: Julia Harris - What To Know About Opioid-Free Anesthesia
January 10, 2019 10:00 - 27 minutes - 37.7 MBThe California Association of Nurse Anesthetists former president Julia Harris joins the program to discuss the merits of opioid-free anesthesia.
Ep #7: Patrick Ballantine - CRNAs & The Legislature
January 03, 2019 10:00 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MBHaving a voice for CRNAs in the legislature is incredibly important. On this episode of the podcast, we'll speak with Patrick Ballantine, lobbyist for the NCANA, about what kinds of conversations are happening on the legislative level and how you can get involved in making sure CRNA interests are represented in government. ----more---- Patrick Ballantine served 10 years in North Carolina State Senate, winning all 5 general elections with over 65% of the popular vote. He was first elected ...
Ep #6: Special Guests: Sandra Ouellette and Nancy Bruton Maree
December 20, 2018 10:00 - 49 minutes - 67.7 MBPast AANA presidents Sandra Ouellette and Nancy Bruton Maree join the program on this edition of the show to discuss how the CRNA profession has evolved to its current state. Sandra and Nancy will share stories of their experiences as presidents of the AANA. We'll also take a look at the future of the industry and some of the major issues facing CRNAs going forward. ----more---- Ms. Bruton-Maree graduated from N.C. Baptist Hospital School of Nurse Anesthesia, Guildford College (BS) & Wake ...
Ep #5: A Freelance CRNA - What To Know - Part 2
December 13, 2018 13:22 - 23 minutes - 31.6 MBWe'll continue our conversation about what it's like to become a 1099 CRNA. We'll cover questions about taxes, should you incorporate, how you'll cover your own healthcare issues and much more. ----more---- For your reference, below is a graphic explaining the differences between SEP-IRAs and Solo 401(k)s:
Ep #4: Randy Moore - Responding To Healthcare's Dynamic Changes
December 13, 2018 10:01 - 26 minutes - 35.9 MBThe American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Chief Executive Officer Randy Moore joins the show this week to discuss the latest healthcare developments and how they're impacting CRNAs. He'll also talk to us about how the AANA is responding to those dynamic changes and reveal what keeps him up at night. ----more---- Dr. Randall Moore became the Chief Executive Officer of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists on September 5, 2017. Prior to that, Randy served as a senior hospital ...
Ep #3: A Freelance CRNA - What To Know - Part 1
November 15, 2018 10:00 - 20 minutes - 28.7 MBJeremy and Sharon will cover the details of what it looks like to become a freelance CRNA. What's it like to make that transition to getting a 1099 every year? Who is a good fit to transition from W2 to 1099? We'll answer those questions and more on part 1 of this conversation.
Ep #2: Jackie Rowles & The AANA Cultural Task Force
November 01, 2018 10:01 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MBWe have special guest Dr. Jackie Rowles on the show to cover the results of a AANA cultural task force that she chaired. We will learn what current members, former members, and non-members all think of the AANA, as well as evaluate the health of the organization. Jackie will give us the key takeaways from this special report. ----more---- Dr. Jackie Rowles is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) and Board Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP-BC) with nationally and internatio...
Ep #1: Why "Beyond The Mask" & Introducing Your Hosts
November 01, 2018 10:00 - 22 minutes - 31 MBFor the launch of "Beyond The Mask" we'll get to learn about your hosts, Jeremy Stanley and Sharon Pearce. They'll preview some of the future topics the podcast will tackle and some of the great guests that will join the show over the coming months. They'll describe how the podcast will bridge the gap from clinical conversations inside the operating room to organizational, financial, and personal topics important to CRNAs "Beyond The Mask".
Beyond The Mask: What's To Come
October 26, 2018 16:54 - 1 minute - 2.23 MBLet's take a brief glimpse into what you can expect from our podcast going forward. Be sure to tune in November 1st for its full debut!