Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs

Talking to People in the Community about Fentanyl and Propofol

Anesthesia medications play a crucial role in modern medicine, enabling pain-free surgeries and procedures. However, their potent effects also pose significant risks when misused. Today’s show explores the legitimate and harmful uses of two powerful anesthesia drugs: fentanyl and propofol.
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
These drugs, when manufactured correctly, have legitimate uses.
The risks of recreational use of both fentanyl and propofol.
How these drugs are used in anesthesia.
The significant safeguards that are put in place to ensure safety while they are receiving anesthesia care.
The worry that anesthetists have about addiction and overdose.
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Smooth Transitions: Empowering New CRNAs in Practice

Are you ready to support the next generation of CRNAs as they transition into their professional careers? The transition from student to practicing CRNA can be overwhelming, filled with challenges that require effective support systems. Today we welcome back Laura Ardizzone, DNP, CRNA, DCC and Kirsten Meister, DNP, CRNA to share their expertise on effective strategies to provide support and offer perspectives on how to build a strong foundation for a successful career in anesthesia.
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
How to talk with the younger generation versus established CRNAs.
The strategies they’ve found to be successful when onboarding people.
The mentor program they’ve created and why it’s been successful.
What hasn’t been successful?
What are some of the challenges new CRNAs face outside of giving anesthesia?
 
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Nurses in Leadership: Shaping the Future from the Boardroom with Jana Bailey

Leadership and advocacy mean getting out of your comfort zone for most CRNAs, and today’s guest is tapped into what it takes to step into roles beyond the confines of the medical field.  
Jana ​Bailey, APRN, CRNA joins us to ​discuss ​how ​nurses ​and ​CRNAs ​can ​make ​significant ​strides ​in ​broadening ​the ​scope ​and ​impact ​of ​nursing ​by ​serving ​on ​various ​nonprofit, ​corporate, ​government ​and ​advisory ​boards. ​Jana ​will talk about ​why ​it's ​vital ​for ​us ​to ​reach out beyond these traditional roles and share ways to start getting involved.
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
Why the Nurses on Boards Coalition began 10 years ago.
The who, what, and where for her project.
How does "Nurses on Boards" expand CRNA influence?
CRNAs who serve on boards should register with NOBC to have their service counted, and those interested in serving should register to get email updates for board position postings.
Tips for how to get more involved in different opportunities near you.
 
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A 6th Anniversary Special

Join hosts Jeremy and Sharon in celebrating the sixth anniversary of Beyond the Mask, with over 400 episodes and a global reach in 125 countries. In this special episode, we reflect on the journey, the impact of the podcast, and share heartwarming stories from the nurse anesthesia community. From life-saving interventions to groundbreaking legislative support, we revisit some of our favorite memories of the show. Don't miss this milestone episode filled with gratitude, inspiration, and a look into future plans.
 
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
Some of our top memories from the show.
Stories about people who we’ve connected with or impacted through the show.
How the historical series with Nancy and Sandy began.
The opportunities that have arisen out of this podcast.
 
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Medical Podcasting: They Will Always Be Listening

When we started the podcast years ago, we wanted to provide a platform for CRNAs to learn more about the profession and collaborate with other industry leaders to help grow nurse anesthesia. It’s exceeded all of our expectations as the podcasting world as a whole has exploded during that time as well. This has become a medium that can help revolutionize medical education and we’ll explore the impact of podcasting in this episode.
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
How we first learned about podcasting and what gave us the idea to start this one.
What we love about podcasting.
The story behind how we became a platform for students to disseminate their DNP project.
The impact of podcasts in medical education.
How to use podcasting to teach students.
The story of a nurse anesthetist who was preparing to commit suicide before listening to our podcast.
 
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CRNA Boss Moves with Laura Ardizzone & Kirsten Meister

Are you looking for ways to enhance your leadership skills and advance your career? Today’s episode is all about the world of CRNA boss moves and we’ll get great advice and inspiration from two outstanding guests, Laura Ardizzone, DNP, CRNA, DCC and Kirsten Meister, DNP, CRNA. Join us as we focus on mastering the administrative side of the profession, avoiding common pitfalls, and elevating your leadership style.
 
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
Why mentoring was pivotal in their journeys to becoming a leader.
The biggest challenges they’ve faced in leadership roles.
The importance of being an active listener in order to improve your leadership abilities.
Different leadership styles and how to know what works best for you.
The advice they would give someone who aspires to be in a leadership position.
 
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Onboarding Excellence: Standardized Orientation for State Nurse Anesthesiology Boards

We’re excited to welcome Julie Linton, DNAP, APRN, CRNA back to the show to explore the development and implementation of a standardized orientation program for state associations. She has undertaken a significant doctoral project on this subject and she is going to share her insights and findings with us. Today’s show will get into the motivation behind her project, the process ​of ​developing ​and ​implementing ​the ​pilot ​program, ​and ​the ​potential ​impact ​of ​standardized ​orientations ​on ​the ​leadership ​and ​governance ​of ​state ​associations.
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
Why many state boards still don’t fully understand how to run a board meeting.
What’s the most effective way to do board orientations?
Establish what you want the culture of your organization to be before you dive into the nuts and bolts.
The leadership principles and ethics portion of the board.
The difference in charismatic leadership and transformational leadership.
 
Get in touch with Julie: shenanesthesia@gmail.com
About our guest: https://www.tncrna.com/julie-linton-dnap-crna-aprn/
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Understanding Cognitive Biases in Anesthesia

Cognitive biases are systematic errors in thinking that can influence clinical judgment and potentially lead to adverse outcomes for patients. By understanding these biases, anesthesia providers can improve their decision-making process and enhance patient safety. Today we’ll take a deep dive into the world of cognitive biases and how they affect decision-making in anesthesia practice.
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
Heuristics or decision-making shortcuts can lead to cognitive biases.
How the different biases impact the performance of CRNAs.
The framing effect and the gambler's fallacy influence decision-making.
Effective team communication reduces the likelihood of confirmation bias or anchoring bias.
 
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