Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs

Ep 198: An Upcoming Opportunity for All Doctoral Students

Earlier this year we spoke to Marianne Cosgrove, CRNA, DNAP, APRN, PhD, on the podcast and she emailed us later about a student that would like to come on the podcast to discuss their doctoral project. At that moment, a lightbulb went off and we realized this is a great opportunity for other students to do the same.
Today we’ll introduce the committee we’ve put together, explain the application process, and lay out our goals for what’s to come.
Here are some of the things you’ll learn on this show:
What we’re doing with doctoral students and who will be helping us. (1:57)
What was the charge for the committee? (5:30)
The opportunities that arise for state associations from this process. (10:34)
The details for the application process and what to expect. (12:32)
If you plan to apply, here is some of the criteria that we’ll be looking for. (19:26)
 
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Ep 197: Healthcare Provider Wellness and Self-Care

If COVID taught us anything, it’s that it’s just as important for healthcare workers to take care of their own health as it is to take care of others. It’s a shift away from how we’ve always thought about providing care, but it’s necessary for the wellness of CRNAs and all workers. Today we’ll talk with Matthew Zinder, CRNA, who is a co-founder of the upcoming Provider Wellness Symposium, about tips and suggestions for improving yourself and we’ll find out more about what his event will offer.
 
Learn more about the symposium: https://www.providersymposium.com/ 
 
Here are some of the things you’ll learn on this show:
Background on this anesthesia business and how he began focusing on provider wellness. (3:08)
What strategies does he utilize for wellness. (9:19)
How to take the time to take care of yourself. (11:05)
Details on the Provider Wellness Symposium and AANA’s involvement. (17:02)
Ways to change the culture within the industry. (22:04)
How they’re helping with student wellness. (28:45)
What his parting message is for everyone. (36:36)
 
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Ep 196: Trying to Solve the Healthcare Credentialing Problem

Any CRNA who’s gone through the credentialing process knows how inefficient and frustrating it can be. There’s got to be a better way right? Andi Stamper, DNP, CRNA and Kiki Mattress, MSNA, CRNA are working to streamline this process through their company, HealthShield Credentialing. The pair joins the podcast today to tell us more about the work they're doing and how it all works to improve healthcare credentialing.
Here are some of the things you’ll learn on this show:
Why they been focused on this credentialing challenge. (5:01)
The original idea and how this all came together. (7:24)
Challenges of building the website and platform. (14:00)
Details on how a CRNA can use the website. (15:24)
Where they hope to grow and expand. (19:24)
What is primary source verification? (22:31)
A breakdown on costs and fees and the tax benefits. (25:43)
 
About our guests: https://healthshieldcredentialing.com/
 
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Ep 195: Meet the New AANA CEO, Bill Bruce

The AANA introduced its new CEO earlier this summer and Bill Bruce, MBA, CAE has already hit the ground running. So what does a non-CRNA bring to the organization? We got the opportunity to sit down with him to learn more about his background, his leadership style, and how he hopes to engage and build trust with members.
 
 
Here are some of the things you’ll learn on this show:
How he got into the association business and what his past membership looked like. (4:45)
What has surprised him through these first couple of months. (9:29)
His military experience and how that changed the path he was on. (12:27)
What a non-CRNA can bring to the organization. (23:26)
The challenges that come with bringing in a new staff each year. (27:12)
Building and retaining trust with the members of the AANA. (32:29)
What kind of culture does he want to build within the organization? (36:32)
What he’s learned about keeping members engaged. (42:28)
How he describes his leadership style. (48:18)
 
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Ep 194: Norwegian Anesthetist’s Story of Saving a Drowning Infant

Sometimes it’s about being in the right place at the right time, but even more than that, it’s about taking action to help a fellow human when the time calls for it. That’s exactly what Olaf Jacobsen experienced a few years ago when he came across a mother and three children in frigid water coming home from work in Norway. Hear the heartbreaking but incredible story about what was discovered and how they were able to rescue the infant and save its life. 
 
Here are some of the things you’ll learn on this show:
The start of the story and the scene he came across on his bike ride home. (5:44)
What the police found when they arrived. (9:41)
The rescue work he did on the infant. (11:13)
How anesthetists were out in the field and working on the scene. (12:27)
What to do when you’re in a drowning situation. (19:55)
What happened when they arrived at the hospital with the child. (23:36)
What the investigation concluded. (25:50)
How is the child doing now? (27:00)
Nurse anesthesia practice in Norway compared to the USA. (30:25)
 
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Ep 193: A Nurse for Sheriff? History Could Be Made

Nurses are uniquely qualified for the responsibilities that come with holding a public office, which is why we’re seeing more and more campaigning. But did you ever think about running for sheriff? Caitlin Sepeda is a registered nurse in Massachusetts that’s doing just that and today she joins the show to tell us about her path to this point and why she hopes to make history.
 
Here are some of the things you’ll learn on this show:
How does a nurse end up running for Sheriff? (7:09)
The difficult decisions that have to be made with the limited budget provided by the state. (12:43)
What makes nurses so qualified for public office? (16:50)
Details on the election she’s campaigning for. (19:45)
How do you overcome the lack of law enforcement experience? (23:49)
Why a new outlook and approach can benefit law enforcement. (26:59)
The campaign budget she’s working with. (34:04)
What it would mean to become the first nurse to hold a Sheriff position? (37:37)
 
Learn more about Sepeda's campaign: https://www.sepedaforsheriff.com/ 
 
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To learn more about the Emma Kate fundraiser event:  https://halosofthestcroixvalley.com/ 
 
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Ep 192: Effective Federal Advocacy Starts at Home

The great thing about being an advocate for nurse anesthetists is that anyone can have an impact no matter where they live. Many federal legislators starts locally so there are opportunities to create relationships early and close to home. Sarah Tweedy, CRNA, got a first-hand look at working with legislators as a student and has carried that interest into her young professional career. Find out what she’s learned about advocacy and how best to build relationships with policy-makers.
 
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Today's Key Topics: 
5:58 – Background on Sarah
10:07 – Importance of getting involved as a student
11:32 – Why this topic is important
13:28 – Federal or state advocacy?  
16:20 – How to talk to a legislator
21:22 – Educating them on CRNAs
23:43 – What should you not say?
26:10 – Where to start to get involved
28:46 – Advice she’d give
32:07 – Running for office
33:10 – Final thoughts

Ep 191: Decreasing Healthcare Disparity Through Improved Diversity

You’ve probably already noticed that most of our colleagues in nurse anesthesia look pretty similar. Through innovation and educational pipelines, the industry is working to improve the diversity in our workforce, which will lead to better healthcare outcomes for all. Sonya Moore, DNP, CRNA, joins the show to talk about her experiences as a minority in healthcare and how she’s helping drive change through her LEAP program.
 
Learn more about LEAP: https://case.edu/nursing/programs/dnp/nurse-anesthesia-dnp/leap-certificate-pathway 
 
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To learn more about the Emma Kate fundraiser event:  https://halosofthestcroixvalley.com/ 
 
Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf
 
Today's Key Topics: 
5:25 – Background on Sonja
7:21 – Getting started in anesthesia
14:28 – Systemic barriers
17:29 – Importance of a diverse workforce
22:30 – Finding common ground
30:41 – The LEAP program
38:46 – How the program works
42:47 – Program costs and acceptance rates
48:13 – Final thoughts