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Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs

A 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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Latest Episodes:

Grade 1 View – Ep. 17 – Examining Opioid-Free Anesthesia Jul 22, 2025

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In this episode of Grade 1 View, we had the privilege of speaking with Tom Baribeault, DNP, CRNA, a pioneer in the field of opioid-free anesthesia. As the president and founder of the Society of Opioid Free Anesthesia, Tom has dedicated his career to advancing pain management techniques that prioritize patient safety and comfort.

Today he’ll share how his own clinical curiosity led him to abandon intraoperative opioids altogether, and what happened next. From reducing postoperative nausea to improving respiratory safety, this conversation will challenge you to question the status quo and expand your definition of what anesthesia can look like.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

💉 What “opioid-free anesthesia” really means

🧠 Why less fentanyl often leads to better outcomes

💊 Key meds used: Ketamine, Precedex, Lidocaine & more

🏥 How to get buy-in from surgeons, admins & care teams

🎓 Resources for students + a free membership offer

About our guest: https://goopioidfree.com/

Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/grade-1-view/

Visit the AANA Resident Hub: https://www.aana.com/resident-hub/

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Global Anesthesia Outreach In Low-Income Regions Jul 17, 2025

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In a world where access to healthcare can vary dramatically, the role of global outreach initiatives has never been more critical. In this week’s episode, we’re joined by nurse anesthesia doctoral student Chris Wheelock to discuss the impact of global outreach and how an initiative he was involved in is shaping the future of global health care.

Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode:

🌍 Only 1 anesthesia provider per 100,000 people in parts of Africa
📚 The cost to train a nurse anesthetist

🧠 Why long-term investment beats short-term missions
💡 How culture, continuity, and context create better outcomes
💸 A new scholarship that connects donors to students and real change

Learn more about Our Heart Your Hands: https://www.ourheartsyourhands.org/

Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/

The 1099 CRNA Institute: https://aana.com/1099

Get the CE Certificate here (and directly submit to the NBCRNA):https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf

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The R vs. S Enigma: Ketamine Enantiomers and Their Distinct Actions Jul 15, 2025

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We dive into the latest research on ketamine's therapeutic potential, including its role in treating ischemic stroke, postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD), and PTSD. You'll hear how scientists are studying its effects on brain regions like the hippocampus and amygdala, as well as its impact on neuroinflammation, fear memory, and neurogenesis.

We'll also explore ketamine’s use in anesthesia, its interactions with drugs like oral morphine, and how it's monitored using tools like EEG. From molecular techniques like RT-qPCR and Western blotting to real-world applications—this episode breaks down the science driving ketamine's future in medicine.

Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode:

🧠 Ketamine’s impact on brain function, cognition, and EEG readings
🧬 NMDA receptors, BDNF, cytokines & other molecular targets
📉 How ketamine may raise delirium risk in cognitively impaired patients
🧪 In vitro studies on ketamine’s anti-inflammatory and anticancer potential
📊 Why EEG interpretation—not just BIS numbers—matters for patient safety

Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/

The 1099 CRNA Institute: https://aana.com/1099

Get the CE Certificate here (and directly submit to the NBCRNA):https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf

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Programs to Care for Pregnancy Loss in the OR with Casi Short Jul 10, 2025

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CRNAs bring technical precision and expertise to the operating room, but our most powerful impact might be how we show up for our patients during their most vulnerable moments. In this episode, Sharon and Jeremy sit down with Casi Short, a CRNA who developed a compassionate care program for women experiencing pregnancy loss.

Hear how her own fertility struggles and second-trimester losses inspired her to create a supportive program at her hospital for women facing similar grief. This is a story of heart healing and the quiet strength it takes to stand beside someone in their darkest hour, and how one CRNA is helping transform loss into love through meaningful change.

Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode:

👶 The personal losses that led Casi to change the system
🏥 How to humanize pregnancy loss care inside the OR
🧸 Why a simple comfort bear can make a lasting impact
🧠 Addressing staff well-being after traumatic cases
❤️ Being courageous enough to “embrace the awkward”

🎗 Beyond the Mask is honored to once again sponsor a team for the HALOS Memorial Walk on August 2nd. HALOS is a nonprofit offering hope and healing to families who’ve lost a child, including Sharon when she lost her granddaughter, Emma. This powerful organization is run by parents who truly understand. To join our team or donate, visit the support page here: https://www.givemn.org/story/Boi21g 💛

Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/

The 1099 CRNA Institute: https://aana.com/1099

Get the CE Certificate here (and directly submit to the NBCRNA):https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf

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Grade 1 View – Ep. 16 – Grade 1 View – Ep. 16 – RRNA FAQs – Academic and Clinical Success Strategies Jul 08, 2025

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What does wellness really look like for nurse anesthesia residents? Today, Kevin and Charity chat with second-year nurse anesthesia resident Cassie Keefe, co-chair of the AANA Resident Wellness Committee, to answer real questions submitted by residents across the country. From burnout and self-doubt to meal prep and mental health, Cassie, Kevin, and Charity share their strategies for academic and clinical success.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

🧠 Coping with burnout, imposter syndrome, and clinical self-doubt

🍱 Meal prep tips, grocery shortcuts, and SRNA nutrition hacks

🩺 Balancing wellness with high expectations in clinical

📚 Study strategies and the magic of Anki, Apex, and time-blocking

🫶 How to set boundaries with family & stay connected

Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/grade-1-view/

Visit the AANA Resident Hub: https://www.aana.com/resident-hub/

Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246

Innovating for Life: The Medical Device Journey Behind Preterm Birth Jul 03, 2025

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Before we get started with today's show, we want to take a moment to dedicate this episode to someone very special. Emma, Sharon's granddaughter and the daughter of today's guest co-host Michelle, was born prematurely and spent her short life in the NICU. She passed away just three days after she was born. Today's episode is released on Emma's birthday and we're honored to share it in her memory.

Our guest today is a mother and former labor and delivery nurse who has become an incredible entrepreneur. Ashley Crafton joins us to share the incredible story behind her startup, Galena Innovations, and the development of the Hannah Cervical Cup, a device designed to help prevent spontaneous preterm birth.

Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode:

🛠️ How Ashley built a life-saving device from a nurse’s heartbreak
✈️ Stories from war zones: evacuating pregnant women in Afghanistan and Ukraine
🧬 The science of cervical tissue and the Hannah Cup breakthrough
💪 Why nurses and moms are perfect innovators and what holds them back

🎗 Beyond the Mask is honored to once again sponsor a team for the HALOS Memorial Walk on August 2nd. HALOS is a nonprofit offering hope and healing to families who’ve lost a child, including Sharon when she lost her granddaughter, Emma. This powerful organization is run by parents who truly understand. To join our team or donate, visit the support page here: https://www.givemn.org/story/Boi21g 💛

About our guest: https://www.galenainnovations.com/

Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/

The 1099 CRNA Institute: https://aana.com/1099

Get the CE Certificate here (and directly submit to the NBCRNA):https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf

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Beyond Burnout: Strategies for Nurse Wellness with Vince Pitstick Jun 26, 2025

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The nursing profession has always been a cornerstone of the healthcare system, but in recent years, the pressure, burnout and emotional toll have reached crisis levels. That’s why we wanted to spend time with functional health expert Vince Pitstick, founder & CEO of Vidal Coaching, to help bring awareness to the hidden epidemic facing America’s nursing workforce. Vince draws on decades of experience as a coach and advocate for holistic wellness to reveal how chronic stress, broken reimbursement models, immune system overload, and poor nutritional support are pushing nurses to their breaking point.

Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode:

🧠 The real reasons behind emotional burnout and chronic stress in nurses
💉 Why today’s healthcare model is failing the very people who keep it running
📊 Shocking stats about nurse health, weight gain, and metabolic strain
🌡️ How adrenaline, cortisol, and blood sugar wreak havoc on the body
❄️ The surprising power of cold plunges and breathwork to reset the nervous system

About our guest: https://vidalcoaching.com/who-we-are/vince-pitstick/

Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vince_pitstick/?hl=en

Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vince_pitstick

Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/

The 1099 CRNA Institute: https://aana.com/1099

Get the CE Certificate here (and directly submit to the NBCRNA):https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf

Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246

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Grade 1 View – Ep. 15 – The Science, Culture, & Compassion of Anesthesia Jun 24, 2025

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From a 72-hour labor in rural India to the operating room as a nurse anesthesia resident, Taranjeet Rathore’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Along with Olivia and Kevin, Taranjeet, a nurse anesthesia resident at National University, opens up about the moment that inspired his career in healthcare, the cultural barriers he’s worked to overcome, and his mission to represent underserved voices in nurse anesthesiology.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

🇮🇳 Taranjeet’s journey from rural India to CRNA resident
👨‍⚕️ Breaking cultural stereotypes as a male Sikh nurse
📱 Using social media as a tool for visibility and mentorship
😰 Managing imposter syndrome in school and online
🌎 Human connection in OB anesthesia and beyond

Connect with Tanjareet: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tr57/

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The First Nurse Anesthesia Hackathon Coming to AANA Annual Congress Jun 19, 2025

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It’s bold. It’s fast. And it’s the first of its kind in nurse anesthesiology. Sharon and guest co-host AANA President Jan Setnor welcome back nurse innovator Rebecca Love, RN, MSN, FIEL to introduce a groundbreaking addition to the AANA Annual Congress: the first-ever Nurse Anesthesia Hackathon.

Rebecca has always challenged the status quo and this year she's bringing that energy straight to the AANA with something bold and exciting. From patient safety to AI to perioperative brain health, the challenges are real, and so is your chance to make a difference.

Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode:

💡 What a hackathon is and why it matters in healthcare
🧠 How CRNAs will solve problems like brain health, safety, and AI ethics
🤝 The power of collaboration across different roles and experience levels
📢 Pitching solutions live to expert judges
🚀 Why this could spark careers, companies, and lasting change

Check out Rebecca's Ted Talk here: https://www.ted.com/talks/rebecca_love_how_nurses_can_help_drive_healthcare_innovation?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare

Learn more about AANA Annual Congress: https://www.aana.com/premier-event/annual-congress/

Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/

The 1099 CRNA Institute: https://aana.com/1099

Get the CE Certificate here (and directly submit to the NBCRNA):https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf

Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246

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Don't Get Zapped! Anesthesia Safety with Implanted Cardiac Devices Jun 17, 2025

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Today, we're diving into a critical topic in modern healthcare: the perioperative management of patients with implanted electronic devices undergoing noncardiac surgery. With significant advancements in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs), including pacemakers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs), and cardiac resynchronization therapy devices, are becoming increasingly common in the surgical population. From pre-op assessment and EMI planning to post-op reprogramming, this deep dive breaks down complex protocols into actionable, life-saving steps.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

🔌 How electromagnetic interference (EMI) affects pacemakers & ICDs
🧲 When and how to use magnets during surgery
📋 Pre-op device ID, interrogation, and collaboration strategies
🛑 Why post-op reprogramming can’t be overlooked
⚠️ Emergency management tips for device failure or inappropriate therapy
📡 What to know about neurostimulators, VADs, and other devices

Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/

The 1099 CRNA Institute: https://aana.com/1099

Get the CE Certificate here (and directly submit to the NBCRNA):https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf

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