Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs

Lessons Learned from a CRNA Campaign for PA State Senate

We learned years ago that failing doesn’t mean you are a loser, it means you are a learner. Today’s guest unsuccessfully ran for office but that experience provided plenty of opportunities to learn and grow. Matt McCullough, CRNA shares those lessons learned during his campaign for the Pennsylvania State Senate in 2022 and why he has no regrets about pursuing change in his state. 
 
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
How a conversation around a table at home made him pursue a spot in the PA State Senate.
Why he feels nurses are the perfect candidate to serve in politics.
What are the steps you have to take to get a campaign started?
Why he wishes he would have started sooner to build relationships and meet more people.
Understanding the demographics of your district before you run.
The advice he’d give CRNAs that are thinking about running.
 
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From Crisis to Recovery: Anesthesia Professionals’ Journey with PTSD & SUD

Today, we embark on a journey into the heart of some very challenging and critical issues within the anesthesia profession. Our goal is to shed light on the often-overlooked topics of "Second Victim Anesthesia Providers," the clandestine world of "Diversion of Controlled Substances," and the poignant struggle against "Substance Use Disorders."
While today's episode may be somber at times, it is a testament to the importance of addressing these issues. We hope that by shedding light on these topics, we can contribute to the understanding and support of our anesthesia providers.
 
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
The stress related to critical incidents can overwhelm even the most resilient individuals.
Equipping yourself with the tools necessary to handle these unexpected challenges.
The different stages of intervention.
The briefing-debriefing model and how it’s used.
Why it’s important for providers to feel comfortable with disclosure.
PTSD and its implications for CRNAs.
We explore the signs and behaviors associated with Substance Use Disorder.
 
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The Legacy of Florence McQuillen, the AANA’s First Executive Director

Our historical series continues today with a detailed look back on the life and career of Florence ‘Mack’ McQuillen, the first executive director of the AANA and someone who held the position for nearly a quarter century. We’re excited to have Nancy Bruton-Maree, CRNA, and Sandy Ouellette, CRNA to tell us about how she helped shape the association and why she was considered by some to be a ‘benevolent dictator.
 
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
How she became the first executive director of the AANA.
Her notable achievements during her 22 years in the role.
A first-hand account of meeting held for mandatory continuing education.
Developing a relationship with the ASA.
Why she considered a ‘benevolent dictator’ by many people.
Her awards and AANA recognitions earned.
 
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Nurturing Knowledge with Thanks

As we celebrate another Thanksgiving, we want to show our appreciation for an organization that does so much for CRNAs. Many people don’t know about the AANA Foundation’s purpose and why it’s important to individual CRNAs working in the OR, but they play a critical role in supporting and growing the profession. Today we’ll spend time with Executive Director Nat Carmichael and Treasurer Mike Anderson, DNP, CRNA to learn more about the best kept secret in our profession.
 
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
The purpose of the Foundation and how they support research and education.
Why it’s so important to have this research to support CRNAs.
The different ways that you can give to the Foundation, from online donations
Learn more about the Friends for Life program and why it’s a valuable commitment to the profession.
The ways you can leave money to the Foundation as part of your estate plan.
The other ways you can contribute to the Foundation besides monetary contributions, including opportunities for students.
 
Learn more about the AANA Foundation: https://www.aana.com/aana-foundation/
 
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The Block Stops Here: A Deep Dive into Neuromuscular Blockades

In this episode of Anesthesia Alchemy, Garry and Terry briefly discuss the history, physiology, and pharmacology of using non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking drugs as anesthesia adjuncts. They focus on the pitfalls of administrating these agents to surgical patients and the problems associated with residual neuromuscular blockade in the post-anesthesia care unit.
 
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
What are cyclodextrins and why are they useful?
Understanding the essentials of neuromuscular transmission.
What some of the newer intermediate-acting neuromuscular drugs do and how they work.
How the treatment has changed through the years.
Monitoring recovery from neuromuscular blockade.
Running through the eight recommendations that were published.
 
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Advocacy in Nurse Anesthesiology Training with Dr. Kristie Hoch

We pose the question to guests all the time about how to get more CRNAs involved on the advocacy side of the profession, but today’s guest is taking a hands-on approach to instilling that mindset at the educational level. Dr. Kristie Hoch has taken her passion for advocacy and applied it to the nurse anesthesiology program at the University of Arizona. Together with co-host Tracy Castleman, DNP, CRNA, APN-A, FAANA, we will hear all about her training process and why she thinks this leadership training will pay off in all aspects of their careers.
 
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
Why she thinks we should call our students residents.
Where her passion and fire for getting involved began.
When she starts incorporating leadership and advocacy into her students’ training?
CRNAs are already leaders by making it through school and being a part of this profession.
 
About our guest: https://www.nursing.arizona.edu/kristiehoch
 
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The different ways they integrate this training.
Who has inspired her the most through her career?

A Movement to Enhance Obstetric Anesthesia with Suzie Newell

Today we’re joined by Suzie Newell, DNP, CRNA, FAANA once again, but this time we will focus on an area of anesthesia that has become outdated: obstetrics. Behind her passion for this area of anesthesia, Suzie helped create the Society for Obstetric Nurse Anesthesia and Research (SONAR) to fill a void for people that had practical solutions to problems she was seeing in the field. Find out how this organization came to be, what it hopes to accomplish, and how you can get involved.
 
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
Why she felt so many places were outdated and out of touch in this area.
How this organization was formed in 2020 and who all is involved in leadership roles.
What are the long term goals for SONAR?
The lofty goals for their first project that Suzie is spearheading.
How others who have a passion for obstetrics can get involved.
 
Revisit our past episode with Suzie where we discuss her book: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-190-using-neuroscience-for-daily-direction-and-coping-mechanisms/3827/
 
Learn more about SONAR: https://www.sonar-ob.org/
 
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The Glucagon-Like Podcast: Navigating GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Anesthesia

Terry and Garry dive into the fascinating world of GLP-1 receptor agonists, those tiny molecules that can be both a blessing and a potential risk factor when it comes to anesthesia. In this episode, we're going embark on a journey through the world of diabetes management, how it intersects with the realm of anesthesia and what the implications are for providers in the operating room.
And in the perioperative period, we're going to shine a spotlight on these new agents, explore their effects, and we're going to discuss the challenges they present to our CRNA colleagues.
 
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
How SGLT2 inhibitors help with diabetes management.
The basics of the GLP-1 receptor agonists.
Examples of GLP-1 receptor agonists on the market today.
Anesthesia considerations that need to be addressed.
Unpacking Cyclopentenophenanthrene.
Looking at the study: Characteristics and outcomes of patients hospitalized following a pulmonary aspiration.
 
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