Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs

Ep 216: Identifying & Treating Imposter Phenomenon as a CRNA

It’s not something people openly talk about but feeling like you’re professionally inadequate happens to a lot of people. This is known as imposter phenomenon (IP) and it’s something that CRNAs deal with much more than you might realize. We’ve invited former CANA president Jeffrey Darna, PhD, DNP, CRNA, ACNP-BC onto the show to explain why high-achieving individuals have this self-perception of intellectual phoniness and what we can do to treat it.
 
Here are some of the things you’ll learn on this show:
What imposter phenomenon actually means and how it has evolved over decades. (4:58)
What triggers this within someone? (8:00)
The attributes that you’ll find in someone who has this. (13:24)
The different levels of intensity for imposter phenomenon. (14:46)
The ways you can treat IP if you are dealing with it. (20:37)
How prevalent is IP in the CRNA profession? (24:35)
Hear about our own experiences dealing with IP. (28:56)
 
About our guest: https://canainc.org/about/cana-spotlight/jeffrey-r-darna/ 
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Ep 215: Anesthesia Management for Septic Shock

Today Jeremy and Sass talk about the third type of distributive shock, septic shock. They review the need-to-know info for this shock state based on the updated Surviving Sepsis Guidelines released in 2021. They'll walk you through a crisis checklist that will help you identify and manage septic shock. So, buckle up...it's go time! 
 
Here are some of the things you’ll learn on this show:
Case presentation for today’s patient (3:28)
Pathophysiology of Sepsis and septic shock. (7:50)
Signs and symptoms to look for. (12:31)
Management for septic shock. (15:47)
Things to think about if the patient comes to you in the operating room. (21:20)
Differential diagnosis in this scenario. (23:41)
 
About our hosts: https://www.kpsan.org/school/people/
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Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf

Ep 214: Where is VA CRNA Practice Headed?

The VA CRNA practice has been a topic of importance for a while because the VA hospital is the largest healthcare system in the country and currently employs more than 1,100 CRNAs. The worry is that if it fails, it will have a huge domino effect across the country. So what direction is the Association of Veterans Affairs Nurse Anesthetists (AVANA) headed? Executive Director Peter Kallio, DNP, CRNA, APNP, FAANA, joins the show today to talk about the state of the VA and what they’re focused on improving for CRNAs.
 
Here are some of the things you’ll learn on this show:
The current state of the VA. (5:49)
The reason why so many VAs have one-to-one supervision. (7:56)
Why are there so many different types of models? (14:46)
Why VA CRNAs choose to work in that environment. (18:04)
The benefits that working for the government provides CRNAs. (20:57)
What can we do to improve the situation? (26:50)
 
About our guest: https://www.vacrna.com/
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Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf
 

Ep 213: Moral Injury and Nurse Anesthesia

With the increased distress and rationing of care that arose during the COVID-19 pandemic, the topic of Moral Injury (MI) has started to garner much more attention in the world of healthcare. This repeated conflict between an individual’s morality and the management of care causes a deep emotional wound that often drives workers out of the profession altogether. Jerry Hogan, DNSc, CRNA wrote an article about this subject, so we’ve asked him to explain the effects of MI and how CRNAs can resolve this conflict.
 
Here are some of the things you’ll learn on this show:
How moral injury was first identified and the impact it has on nurses. (4:47)
Second victim vs Moral Injury (12:38)
What to do if you start to feel this? (18:45)
The effects of COVID on MI (21:50)
Can you step away from a situation you aren’t morally comfortable with? (27:40)
Resources are available for anyone dealing with MI. (34:39)
 
About our guest: https://pc.fsu.edu/person/gerard-hogan-dnsc-crna  
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Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf

Ep 212: Thankful for the AANA and Its Ongoing Efforts for CRNAs

It hasn’t been the easiest year for a lot of people, but we know there’s still plenty to be grateful for as we approach another Thanksgiving. Specifically, we wanted to shine the light on the AANA and everything they do for our profession each year. New AANA President Angela Mund, DNP, CRNA is a friend of the show and someone we appreciate quite a bit so we wanted to spend some time with her on this holiday to talk about everything she’s hoping to accomplish over the next year.
 
Here are some of the things you’ll learn on this show:
What the AANA means to nurse anesthetists. (5:45)
What’s on Angie’s agenda for the next year. (6:56)
Angie’s vision for communication with the members. (11:52)
What advocacy and wins look like in her mind. (20:52)
The work the AANA is doing to increase membership. (23:50)
What can members do to help the AANA board? (34:18)
 
Support the veterans: https://www.veteransneedcarenow.org/share-your-story/ 
 
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Ep 211: Anesthesia Management for a Pheochromocytoma

CRNAs and SRNAs/RRNAs have asked us to give them the essential information needed to manage different OR cases. Episodes they can listen to while on their commute, on a run, or just relaxing at home with their headphones. Today we’re going to review the Anesthesia Management for a Pheochromocytoma. This is the second episode in our endocrine surgical procedures series, so get ready for this power-packed episode full of "need to know" info you can use in the OR and stuff you might even find on exams. 
 
Here are some of the things you’ll learn on this show:
The pathology of a Pheochromocytoma. (3:40)
The signs and symptoms you’ll find. (5:16)
What if it goes undiagnosed? (6:37)
How to differentiate this from other interoperative problem. (7:25)
Treating known diagnosed Pheochromocytoma. (10:52)
What will you be watching for as you monitor patient? (15:58)
Intraoperative hemodynamic goals. (19:29)
Let’s work through a PACU scenario. (24:45)
 
About our hosts: https://www.kpsan.org/school/people/
 
Visit us online: http://beyondthemaskpodcast.com 
 
Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf

Ep 210: The Dangers of Button Batteries & the Immediate Care Required

When Sharon visited the NCANA meeting in Wilmington, she sat through a lecture full of people with children and grandchildren that were panicked listening to the speaker. It was eye-opening and something we wanted to bring awareness to because it can be avoided.  The person speaking that day was Emily Funk, DNP, CRNA and we asked her to come on to talk to us about the danger of button batteries and the harm they can cause almost immediately when ingested.
 
Here are some of the things you’ll learn on this show:
How she became aware of button battery ingestion and the heartbreaking story of a young girl that passed away. (6:06)
What you should do if a kid swallows a battery. (10:54)
What do anesthetists need to know about care. (14:02)
Warnings and protections that are currently in place. (18:09)
How to be more aware of what’s in the home. (20:00)
What care is needed after the battery is removed? (26:11)
 
About our guest: https://nursing.duke.edu/directories/emily.funk
 
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Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf
 

Ep 209: Tips for Getting the Right CRNA Job with Lt. Col. (ret) Tom Davis

CRNAs continue to be in high demand so finding a job isn’t always the challenge, but how do you go about identifying and landing the right job? Thomas Davis, DNAP, MAE, CRNA is an Air Force-trained CRNA who learned a lot about leadership during his time in the military and has used that to start ProSynEx Authentic Leadership. Today we’ll dive into the hiring process and share tips for any CRNA exploring new employment so that you have the best chance at landing that perfect job.
 
Here are some of the things you’ll learn on this show:
What the Gallup Q12 survey has found about employment needs. (8:35)
How to go about creating a list of what you’re looking for. (12:37)
Why emotional intelligence becoming more and more important on both sides. (14:54)
The dangers of social media for future employment. (23:59)
What to put on your cover letter. (29:11)
Preparing for the questions you might be asked during an interview. (36:11)
 
Learn more about the Gallup Q12 Engagement Survey: https://www.gallup.com/workplace/356063/gallup-q12-employee-engagement-survey.aspx 
About our guest: https://prosynex.com/about/
Visit us online: http://beyondthemaskpodcast.com 
Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf