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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:

Ep 176: Meet Candidates in the 2022 AANA Elections Apr 14, 2022

Show notes

The AANA Elections to appoint 2022-2023 board and elected committees will open on April 19 and members will have two weeks to cast their votes. We had the opportunity to go to the mid-year assembly in Washington D.C earlier this month and give candidates the chance to speak directly to you about their views and goals to help you make a more informed decision. Today you’ll hear from 13 CRNAs who will be on the ballot this month.

Meet the candidates: https://www.aana.com/governance/election-center/aana-election-slate-announced

Read more: http://beyondthemaskpodcast.com

Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf

Candidates for President

2:52 – Heather Rankin, DNP, MBA, CRNA, FAANA - Alabama

7:13 – Dru Riddle, PhD, DNP, CRNA, FAAN – Texas

Candidates for Vice President

11:15 – Kristie Hoch, DNP, MS, CRNA - Arizona

15:18 – Debra Diaz, DNP, CRNA, APRN, CDR - Florida

17:26 – Janet Setnor, MSN, CRNA – Virginia

Candidates for Treasurer

18:19 – Jeffrey Molter, MBA, MSN, CRNA - Ohio

Candidates for Directors

19:53 – Jill Mason, EdD, DNAP, MSN, CRNA, COI - Indiana

23:03 – Paul Packard, DNAP, CRNA, CPPS - North Carolina

24:33 – Jennifer Banek, MSN, CRNA - Illinois

26:39 – Cathy Harrison, DNAP, MSN, CRNA, CAPT - Virginia

27:47 – Andrea Roberts, DNAP, CRNA - Minnesota

31:12 – Randy Cornelius, DNP, CRNA, ARNP - Iowa

33:49 – Tracy Young, MSNA, MBA, CRNA – Louisiana

Ep 175: Why More Nurses Need to Be Elected to Congress Apr 07, 2022

Show notes

As we approach another round of midterm elections, we wanted to introduce you to one of the few nurses around the country that hopes to represent her state in Congress. Renee Ellmers is running again in North Carolina after previously serving three terms and she’s doing so with the goal of improving access to healthcare in our country. We’ll also discuss why it matters to have nurses representing our profession as elected leaders and how it might have made a difference in a recent ruling in Tennessee.

How to help Renee's campaign: https://www.reneeellmers.com/

Read more: http://beyondthemaskpodcast.com

Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf

What we discuss in this episode:

2:18 – Renee’s view of healthcare and why she’s running

5:45 – Why nurses make good elected officials

7:06 – Getting full practice authority

9:08 – Quality of care

11:57 – Restrictions lifted during COVID

13:59 – What can be done?

16:57 – Current nurses in politics

19:03 – Why are nurses elected more?

21:58 – Surprises in Washington

23:24 – Nurse in Tennessee convicted

27:54 – Did the lack of representation impact the ruling?

29:35 – The precedent it set

32:05 – How nurses can help her

35:23 – Advice for nurses

37:09 – Lightning Round

Ep 174: Anesthesia Practice Considerations When Dealing with a Methamphetamine Patient Mar 31, 2022

Show notes

With the rise in methamphetamine use across the country, CRNAs need to be prepared to provide anesthesia to a substance use disorder patient. Jenny Krogh, CRNA, has noticed several misconceptions and conflicting management of patients who have used methamphetamines through her time working and researching. Today she joins us to explain the effects of methamphetamines on the body and clarifies some of the inaccuracies.

Read her research: https://www.apsf.org/article/practice-considerations-for-the-anesthesia-professional-for-methamphetamine-substance-use-disorder-patients/

Learn more about financial planning: https://www.crnafinancialplanning.com/

Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf

What we discuss in this episode:

2:39 – Introducing our guest

5:28 – Why we are talking about this

7:14 – The use of meth in patients

8:52 – Why words are important

10:21 – Neurochemistry

14:39 – Chasing the high

17:59 – How meth use changes anesthesia

20:44 – Treating hypertension

23:01 – How it affects work in the OB

28:09 – Use of Ketamine

30:20 – Her research

34:04 – Final thoughts

37:21 – Lightning Round

Ep 173: When Guessing Goes Wrong for CRNAs in Retirement Mar 24, 2022

Show notes

When planning for retirement, many CRNAs end up guessing at some of the most important questions. You’d never enter an operating room unprepared so why risk everyone you’ve worked so hard for throughout your career by not having a plan in place? Today we’ll get answers to these key financial questions so you don’t have to play the guessing game.

Read more: http://beyondthemaskpodcast.com

Learn more about financial planning: https://www.crnafinancialplanning.com/

Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf

What we discuss in this episode:

3:10 – What we’re talking about today

5:25 – How much monthly income will you need?

7:07 – Trying to determine lifespans

8:22 – Underestimating your needs

10:32 – Monthly average income needs

12:53 – Planning for major purchases

15:16 – Millennials are savers

16:48 – Inflation

18:03 – Interest rates

21:38 – Healthcare costs

26:35 – Final thoughts

Ep 172: Remembering the True Leadership of Patrick Downey Mar 17, 2022

Show notes

In November of 2021, the AANA lost a great man in Patrick Downey. This former president and patriarch of the Diamond Club served as a CRNA for more than 50 years and impacted many lives along the way. It’s fitting that this St. Patrick’s Day episode is a look back at his incredible life and the work he did for nurse anesthesia.

Read more: http://beyondthemaskpodcast.com

Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf

What we discuss in this episode:

3:47 – The loss of Patrick Downey in 2021

4:45 – The AANA Diamond Club

8:01 – Role Patrick played in the club

9:45 – Patrick’s early life

11:50 – Education and marriage

13:56 – Anesthesia highlights

16:35 – Time as AANA president

22:23 – Goals and challenges

29:50 – Outreach away from operating room

32:29 – Viable public relations program

34:15 – The money in anesthesia

42:50 – His message to anesthesia

47:27 – His passing in 2021

52:08 – Patrick Downey Montage

Ep 171: Health and Wellness for the CRNA Mar 10, 2022

Show notes

Long hours and high stress is typically a recipe for poor health, which is why it’s always good to get a reminder to put ourselves and our bodies first. That can be difficult for CRNAs, who are trained to prioritize the needs of others. That’s why we wanted to bring on master nutritionist Donnell Carter, MBA, MS, CRNA to give us the information and motivation we need to take steps towards a healthier lifestyle.

Read more: http://beyondthemaskpodcast.com

Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf

What we discuss in this episode:

3:20 – Welcome in Donnell

5:18 – Time in the Navy

7:11 – Event that changed his life

12:18 – Going to anesthesia school

14:25 – How CRNAs can integrate health and wellness

19:04 – Master nutritionist

21:33 – His services

22:40 – Coaching

29:53 – Fighting depression

36:59 – Obesity’s role in the pandemic

43:33 – Final thoughts

45:20 – Lightning round

Ep 170: The History of TEFRA and How It Changed Anesthesia Mar 03, 2022

Show notes

Forty years have passed since the Tax, Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) became law and this piece of federal legislation changed the way payment and reimbursement was tracked. Today we’ll look back on the history of TEFRA with Nancy Bruton-Maree, CRNA, and Sandy Ouellette, CRNA, to learn more about the reasons behind it, how the AANA responded, and what revisions have been made through the years.

Read more: http://beyondthemaskpodcast.com

Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf

What we discuss in this episode:

3:00 – What we’re talking about today

5:05 – Why was TEFRA implemented?

8:04 – Quality of care standard

9:33 – What the practice used to look like?

14:27 – Preparing practitioners

15:36 – What the original rules said

20:32 – Medical supervision and direction

26:56 – 7 conditions of payment

28:49 – AANA’s reaction to TEFRA

31:23 – Concerns between 1993 to 1998

34:32 – Proposed revisions

37:45 – What is immediately available

40:44 – Current TEFRA rules

44:20 – Any updated revisions?

47:15 – Physicians starting schools

51:15 – A book recommendation

52:02 – Final thoughts

Ep 169: CRNA Advocacy in Pennsylvania and the Lessons Learned Feb 24, 2022

Show notes

Today we want to shine the advocacy spotlight on the work being done by CRNAs in Pennsylvania, who have helped drive some significant changes in their state. Laura Wiggins, DNP, CRNA and Jessica Poole, DNAP, CRNA are two of the nurses involved in shaping the legislation and they join us to share the details on what’s happening in the Keystone State and what it means for all of us in the profession.

Read more: http://beyondthemaskpodcast.com

Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf

What we discuss in this episode:

3:05 – Welcome Jessica and Laura

4:32 – Background on Jessica

6:29 – Background on Laura

7:59 – Legislation they’ve been working on

11:11 – The opposition to it

13:03 – Board of Nursing’s position

14:52 – Who makes these designations?

18:38 – Other changes they’ve gotten enacted

22:15 – The physician requirement of Act 60

23:38 – Getting students involved in legislative issues

25:29 – Relationship with lobbyists

27:03 – Developing relationships with legislators

30:07 – Compensating CRNAs to advocate

32:41 – Networking support from other groups

39:06 – CRNA practice during COVID in PA

41:12 – Getting involved in advocacy

Ep 168: A Free App Created to Improve Anesthesia Feb 17, 2022

Show notes

Time is of the essence in the operating room, and it’s important that you’re able to track down the information you need as quickly as possible. Thanks to technology, this process is becoming much more efficient. Today we’ll introduce you to Matthew Willis, DNP, CRNA, the person who developed, coded and maintains the educational app Master Anesthesia. Find out how this app is changing the way nurse anesthetists are able to track down information and make instant calculations right from their phones.

Get the app: https://masteranesthesia.com

Read more: http://beyondthemaskpodcast.com

Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf

What we discuss in this episode:

2:35 – What we’re talking about

3:53 – Matthew’s background

5:26 – What the app does

9:25 – Developing the app

12:50 – Why provide all this for free?

19:38 – How long did the coding take

23:45 – Capabilities of the app

25:49 – The calculator

29:22 – The future of the app

31:49 – His costs

33:42 – How can CRNAs get involved

Ep 167: In Search of the First Anesthetists Feb 10, 2022

Show notes

The history of the nurse anesthesia profession is a bit murky as records weren’t kept well through the years as medicine and healthcare progressed, but there are opinions on who the first anesthetist was. Today we’ll examine the most likely candidates with our historians Nancy Bruton-Maree, CRNA, and Sandy Ouellette, CRNA, and try to determine who can claim the title of the real first anesthetist.

Read more: http://beyondthemaskpodcast.com

Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf

What we discuss in this episode:

3:00 – Background on this topic

6:36 – History books on anesthesia

10:21 – Historical information

15:08 – Humphry Davy

16:16 – Crawford Long

17:51 – Horace Wells

19:27 – William Morton

22:35 – James Simpson

23:06 – John Snow

28:39 – The real first anesthetist according to AANA

33:56 – Who was in the earliest American hospitals?

38:08 – Disputes

40:44 – The role nuns played

42:58 – The evolution of names for anesthetists

46:32 – Sandy’s opinion on first anesthetists

48:21 – Final thoughts

Resources mentioned on the show:

The Wondrous Story of Anesthesia

The Etherist Podcast

The Global Voice for Nurse Anesthesia - IFNA (1989-2021)

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