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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 166: How Elevated Ambient Noise in the OR Impacts Health & Safety Feb 03, 2022

Show notes

It’s something outside people might never think about but ambient noise can have a direct impact on the health of CRNAs and the safety of the patients. Many people working in operating rooms don’t realize the effect that elevated noise levels can have and there might be different reasons for that. But we wanted to bring Marianne Cosgrove, CRNA, DNAP, APRN, PhD, onto the show to tell us more about the research she’s done in this area and what she’s found.

Read more: http://beyondthemaskpodcast.com

About our guest: https://medicine.yale.edu/profile/marianne_cosgrove/

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:

2:06 – Welcome in our guest today

4:15 – Where did this interest come from?

6:45 – Sharon’s background in this subject

7:56 – Her study

13:27– Sound levels in the OR

15:43 – Return on the surveys

18:35 – Other survey findings

20:00 – Other contributors to the noise

22:42 – CRNAs reaction to this

26:41 – Patient safety

29:54 – How to mitigate the noise

34:44 – Lightning Round

Ep 165: Incivility and Bullying by Healthcare Providers in the Clinical Setting Jan 27, 2022

Show notes

Incivility and bullying can be found in all types of environments in our society and that’s unfortunately true with the academic and clinical settings for SRNAs. This can create an environment that interferes with a student’s ability to learn, ability to cope, relationships, health and well-being. Holly Chandler EdD, CRNA, conducted a study with students to learn more about the issues they're facing and joins us to share her findings and look at the larger problem within the healthcare industry.

Read more: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/

About our guest: https://www.bryanhealthcollege.edu/bcohs/faculty-staff-directory/nurse-anesthesia-faculty/meet-holly/

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:

3:39 – Why the topic is important

5:19 – Background on Holly

6:56 – Incivility vs Bullying

8:48 – Has Sharon ever felt bullied?

11:13 – SRNAs put in tough position

13:41 – Student risk

17:28 – Reporting

19:47 – Resources that are available

22:40 – What to do if you have a colleague behaving this way?

25:10 – Encouraging people to speak up

27:23 – Self-policing

29:59 – Is this more of a societal trend?

32:35 – Jeopardizing accreditation

34:21 – Lightning Round

Ep 164: CRNA Entrepreneurship in Aesthetics and Wellness Jan 20, 2022

Show notes

If you’ve ever considered being your own boss and building a business that can supplement or replace your CRNA income, there are paths out there that our peers are paving. One of those people is Mariann Trice, CRNA, ARNP, who transitioned to an independent practice after working more than 30 years in the medical field. Today she’ll tell us about her journey into entrepreneurship, the continuing education process, and why aesthetics and wellness have become a booming business.

About our guest: http://luminositeaesthetics.com/

Read more: https://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 – Background on our guest today

6:02 – Move to Seattle

8:26 – A W2/1099 offer she received

10:22 – Launching her new business

12:21 – Additional training required

14:39 – 3 CRNAs that offer training courses

18:40 – Biggest challenges in this journey

21:14 – Starting during a pandemic

23:19 – Market is booming

24:37 – Pandemic’s impact on the industry

26:03 – ‘Brotox’

30:24 – Income

37:52 – Limitations

41:51 – AANA advocacy

47:56 – Biggest reward

51:36 – Social media marketing

55:43 – Final thoughts

Ep 163: How to Negotiate & Review CRNA Contracts Jan 13, 2022

Show notes

Talking about money isn’t an easy thing for most people to do. That’s why conversations around CRNA contracts can get uncomfortable and eventually lead to deals that don’t provide the value or benefits that you want and deserve. That’s why we’ve invited Jon Appino, founder of Contract Diagnostics, to talk about the negotiation process and how to approach your next contract review.

Read more: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-163-how-to-negotiate-review-crna-contracts/3151/

About our guest: https://contractdiagnostics.com/about-us/

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:

2:16 – Background on guest and topic

4:07 – How he got into this business

8:03 – What is negotiable

10:07 – Tactics for negotiating

15:44 – W2 vs 1099

19:03 – Helping people understand their options

21:55 – Understanding your worth

25:57 – Red flags in contracts

27:56 – AANA compensation benefit study

31:19 – Current trends

34:12 – Is it okay to push back?

36:26 – What do these services cost?

40:05 – Re-negotiating

41:29 – Pay for men vs women

43:27 – Lightning round

Ep 162: A Lifetime of Advocacy & Volunteerism with Linda Moore, CRNA, BS Jan 06, 2022

Show notes

Being a CRNA means caring for and about people and you won’t find many people that are better examples of that than Linda Moore, CRNA, BS. The former president of the NCANA has been in nursing for nearly 50 years, using much of that time on advocacy and volunteerism. Today she joins us to share that experience and help us understand why it’s so critical to nurse anesthesia.

Read more: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-162-a-lifetime-of-advocacy-volunteerism-with-linda-moore-crna-bs/3145/

Watch the documentary referenced on the show: https://app.box.com/s/ldy0pye5lpnccccdgmt29b044e563m60

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:

3:01 – Background on Linda

7:08 – Why advocacy & volunteerism is important

9:22 – Nursing Practice Act

12:56 – Lessons she’s learned

13:59 – Mentorship

18:01 – Where she volunteers

23:46 – Political involvement

27:24 – Her role within NC Democratic Party

31:42 – Final thoughts on the topic

33:20 – Lightning Round

Ep 161: 22 Life & Money Resolutions for 2022 Dec 30, 2021

Show notes

As we prepare to turn the page to the new year, it’s time to start thinking about our goals and laying out the resolutions we want to achieve in 2022. Sharon and Jeremy will take you through 22 life and money resolutions that will help you grow as a CRNA and put you on a path to financial freedom.

Read more: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-161-22-life-money-resolutions-for-2022/3132/(opens in a new tab)

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

Make a Memorial or Tribute Gift to the AANA: https://www.aana.com/docs/default-source/foundation-aana-com-web-documents-(all)/memorial-and-tribute-gift-summary.pdf?sfvrsn=de8545b1_0

What we discuss in this episode:

2:01 – Looking back on 2021

3:17 – Setting goals and resolutions

4:35 – Resolution #1 – Reduce your debt

7:11 – Resolution #2 – Boosting retirement savings

8:41 – Resolution #3 – Prepare for unexpected

10:57 – Resolution #4 – Don’t overreact to the headlines

12:24 – Resolution #5 – Set a budget

15:13 – Resolution #6 – Meet with financial & tax advisors

16:52 – Resolution #7 – Check beneficiary designations

19:39 – Resolution #8 – Carve out time for tough conversations

21:40 – Resolution #9 – Audit your insurance

22:58 – Resolution #10 – See if refinancing your home makes sense

23:46 – Resolution #11 – Organize your finances

25:35 – Resolution #12 – Check your credit

28:06 – Resolution #13 – Understand and review 1099 options

35:06 – Resolution #14 – Have a retirement income plan

31:34 – Resolution #15 – Look for more donation opportunities

33:00 – Resolution #16 – Ask about Roth conversions

34:30 – Resolution #17 – Update paycheck withholdings

35:21 – Resolution #18 – Rebalance your portfolio

35:51 – Resolution #19 – Plan your transition into retirement

37:30 – Resolution #20 – Consolidate your accounts

38:19 – Resolution #21 – Define your why or revisit it

40:08 – Resolution #22 – Listen to more episodes of the podcast

41:24 – 5 signs for good financial health

Ep 160: Remembering Helen Vos, The Mother of Continuing Education Dec 21, 2021

Show notes

Our historical series wouldn’t be complete without an episode dedicated to the life and accomplishments of former AANA president Helen P Vos. What better way to truly understand her impact on the profession than by talking with two of her former students who were later mentored by Ms. Vos. Let’s welcome back Nancy Bruton-Maree, CRNA, and Sandy Ouellette, CRNA to the show to tell us about this special person.

Read more:https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-160-remembering-helen-vos-the-mother-of-continuing-education/3127/

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

Make a Memorial or Tribute Gift to the AANA: https://www.aana.com/docs/default-source/foundation-aana-com-web-documents-(all)/memorial-and-tribute-gift-summary.pdf?sfvrsn=de8545b1_0

What we discuss in this episode:

3:31 – Introducing today’s subject

4:37 – Early life

8:29 – A spirit for adventure

12:20 – Education

19:15 – Her work in anesthesia

25:00 – Career as a CRNA

28:26 – Story about how direct she could be

33:14 – Service to the AANA

38:29 – Mother of Continuing Education

43:52 – Her passing

50:06 – Final thoughts on Helen

Ep 159: Tracking Surgeon Quality to Improve Cost & Care for Patients Dec 16, 2021

Show notes

Patients trust that their healthcare providers are sending them to the best surgeon possible when the need arrives, but that’s not always the case. Too often, patients aren’t receiving the best match when surgery is required due to outdated methods but times are changing. Sanjay Prasad, MD, CACS, started the company SurgiQuality to better track surgeon results and better identify quality of care. Today he joins us to talk about this new business and its goal to improve both costs and care for all parties.

Read more: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-159-tracking-surgeon-quality-to-improve-cost-care-for-patients/3121/

About our guest and his book: https://resettinghealthcare.com/

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

Make a Memorial or Tribute Gift to the AANA: https://www.aana.com/docs/default-source/foundation-aana-com-web-documents-(all)/memorial-and-tribute-gift-summary.pdf?sfvrsn=de8545b1_0

What we discuss in this episode:

2:36 – Background on our Dr. Prasad

5:03 – What’s the issue with surgical referrals right now?

7:52 – How SurgiQuality operates

10:18 – Acquiring data on surgeries

13:51 – COVID’s impact on healthcare

16:56 – Where are we headed?

19:02 – Dealing with difficult patients

21:20 – Working with surgeons for tracking results

24:02 – Dr. Prasad shares a story

26:11 – Who buys into SurgiQuality?

26:11 – How many companies are self-insured?

29:40 – Medicare and Medicaid

30:31 – Cost savings

32:22 – Details on his book

33:22 – Building the SurgiQuality platform

35:30 – Final message from Dr. Prasad

Ep 158: How to Protect Your License from Litigation Dec 09, 2021

Show notes

Although you never go into a patient’s room with the expectation that anything will go wrong, sometimes it does. It’s important for nurses to be prepared in the event that a lawsuit is ever filed against you. Today we’ve invited attorney Nick Dowgul to the show to tell us more about the legal process and what can happen to your nursing license after a lawsuit. There’s a lot to learn and we want to make sure you are able to protect yourself and your career.

Read more: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-158-how-to-protect-your-license-from-litigation/3113/

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

Make a Memorial or Tribute Gift to the AANA: https://www.aana.com/docs/default-source/foundation-aana-com-web-documents-(all)/memorial-and-tribute-gift-summary.pdf?sfvrsn=de8545b1_0

What we discuss in this episode:

3:24 – Background on Nick

5:19 – Malpractice coverage

8:50 – Lawsuits impacting your license

10:46 – How investigations work

12:06 – Pulling cell phone records of nurses

16:07 – Examples of cases he’s seen

21:31 – Where you can find infractions?

22:14 – Failing to adhere to minimum standards case

24:14 – Following a doctor’s order

30:16 – Should you get a lawyer?

32:00 – Insurance side of this

34:14 – How to find someone like Nick

35:53 – Summarizing the conversation

Ep 157: Why Having Nurse Anesthesia Academic Leadership Matters Dec 02, 2021

Show notes

We’ve stressed the importance of having CRNAs in clinical leadership positions as well as local government positions, but it’s equally valuable to have our peers in academic leadership roles as well. That’s why we’re excited to welcome Angela Mund, DNP, CRNA, back onto the show to talk about her new position as a department chair at the Medical University of South Carolina. In the first few months, she’s learned quite a bit about many different divisions and she’ll share some of that with us along with helping young CRNAs that are considering a similar path in academia.

Read more: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-157-why-having-nurse-anesthesia-academic-leadership-matters/3101/

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

Make a Memorial or Tribute Gift to the AANA: https://www.aana.com/docs/default-source/foundation-aana-com-web-documents-(all)/memorial-and-tribute-gift-summary.pdf?sfvrsn=de8545b1_0

What we discuss in this episode:

4:36 – Welcome in Dr. Mund

5:44 – Her academic background

8:51 – What divisions she oversees

11:30 – Learning curves

13:45 – How did she get this role

15:25 – Advocating for CRNAs

19:29 – Favorite part of this role

21:42 – Biggest challenges

24:31 – How her experience as a CRNA has helped

28:28 – CRNAs that want to go this route

37:40 – Impact of moving to the doctorate

41:51 – Quality and quantity of students increasing

47:44 – Closing message from Angie

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