Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs

Ep 141: 5 Things CRNAs Must Know About Decumulation to Retire Successfully

When it comes to saving and investing during your working career, CRNAs can find plenty of help and resources to get them to retirement. Unfortunately, there’s not nearly as much support to help you manage that nest egg and spend down your assets. This period, known as decumulation, is just as important as anything you do with your finances so let’s make sure you know what it takes to retire successfully.
 
Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-141-5-things-crnas-must-know-about-decumulation-to-retire-successfully/2972/ 
 
Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf
 
What we discuss on this episode: 
4:00 – The retirement topic we’re covering today
6:24 – Preparing for longevity
9:17 – Finding the right type of support for retirement
12:23 – Fear of spending money is a real thing
15:42 – Risks in retirement
18:43 – Taxes play such an important role.
22:08 – Jeremy shares a client story
24:07 – Replacing your paycheck  
27:20 – What age should you start planning?
30:07 – Final thoughts from Jeremy
31:43 – Lightning Round

Ep 140: Free Open Access MEDucation: Leveraging Social Media & Podcasting for Learning

The beauty of technology is that information is accessible to anyone, anywhere, and the ability to learn is right there at our fingertips. Thanks to FOAM (Free Open Access Meducation), CRNAs are able to pull from all types of resources to continue education and improve their anesthesia skills. To help us understand what is available and how these digital platforms are giving content creators an outlet, we’ve asked Jon Lowrance, MSN, CRNA, the producer at Anesthesia Guidebook, to join us on the show.  
 
Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-140-free-open-access-meducation-leveraging-social-media-podcasting-for-learning/2967/ 
 
Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf
 
What we discuss on this episode: 
2:49 – Background on Jon
9:06 – The educational role of podcasting
14:50 – Asynchronous learning programs
18:05 – Peer review standards
24:03 – Addressing outdated content
28:52 – Charging for content
37:29 – Teaching about CRNA history
40:29 – Learning by audio
47:40 – Closing thoughts
50:47 – Lightning round

Ep 139: Nursing, Politics, and the Future of Our Country with Ernest Grant, PhD, RN, FAAN

Many issues are facing our country right now and nurses will play a key role in helping communities move forward. As the most trusted profession, nursing should embrace that position and that’s what many leaders are trying to do. ANA President Ernest Grant, PhD, RN, FAAN, joins us on this episode to share his view on what he feels are priorities right now, how nurses can impact the future, and why representation is still crucial for the profession.
 
Read more: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-139-nursing-politics-and-the-future-of-our-country-with-ernest-grant-phd-rn-faan/2960/ 
 
Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf
 
What we discuss on this episode: 
3:03 – Excited to talk with Dr. Ernest Grant
3:54 – Bringing more sectors of nursing together
5:45 – Background on our guest
8:25 – How Sharon and Ernest met
11:45 – Why is this so important right now?
17:01 – Nursing is the most trusted profession
21:43 – Vaccinations
28:52 – AANA Newsletter
30:48 – Health and policy
40:22 – Financial situation for nurses
47:38 – Future of nursing report
54:31 – Bringing more people into the profession
1:03:33 – Lightning round

Ep 138: The Highs & Lows of Sharon’s Journey to a DNP

Before we share anything, please note that this is an emotional episode. Not only was the journey to a DNP a long and arduous one for Sharon with plenty of highs and lows that we’ll discuss, but we begin the show with heartbreaking news about Sharon’s granddaughter, Emma Kate. It’s tough to discuss but it’s important for the healing process and we appreciate everyone for the support along the way.  
 
Read more: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-138-the-highs-lows-of-sharons-journey-to-a-dnp/2951/ 
 
Details on the upcoming walk to remember Emma Kate: https://grouprev.com/HALOSWALK2021-jillian-pechacek?fbclid=IwAR0h0VNcATrqUTMrJ7xHQqP4YS2kxgoSo7kmIac_BHxsYeiLW-__iuMoSHQ#.YPRcAR48eeA.facebook 
 
Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf
 
What we discuss on this episode: 
2:25 – Plan for the show today
3:32 – Heartbreaking loss for Sharon’s family
8:39 – Sharon’s journey to get her DNP
13:01 – The why behind her decision
15:28 – Pros and cons of distance learning
18:34 – Why should you go back to get your DNP?
22:54 – Words of wisdom
26:57 – Getting overwhelmed through this journey
32:46 – Looking back on the process
35:45 – Final message to the younger CRNAs

Ep 137: Balancing Motherhood with a CRNA Career with the Smart Mamas (Re-release)

On this episode, we’re going back to a previous conversation with the three women behind the Scrub Caps & Sippy Cups podcast. This trio does great work for mothers in our profession so we wanted to spotlight them once again on the show. Plus, a lot has changed for them since we talked in early 2020.  
 
Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-137-balancing-motherhood-with-a-crna-career-with-the-smart-mamas-re-release/2946/ 
 
About our guests: https://www.facebook.com/heysmartmommas/ 
 
Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf
 
What we discuss on this episode: 
0:50 – Why we’re revisiting this conversation
5:23 – Welcome our guests
6:18 – Background on Laci
7:19 – Background on Ellen
8:23 – Background on Crystal
10:24 – Why this topic is so important
11:52 – Connecting through social media
16:24 – Misconceptions about parenting
18:37 – Breastfeeding
25:58 – Keeping marriage intact
34:56 – What do you do for yourself?
38:18 – Maintaining your own identity
40:45 – How to connect with them
41:25 – Final Thoughts

Ep 136: APEX Live Anesthesia Helping CRNAs Prepare for CPC Assessment

Testing is never a relaxing experience and that’s why the upcoming CPC Assessment has created some anxiety for CRNAs. Thankfully, the duo behind APEX Live is working hard to help educate and prepare CRNAs through events, podcasting, and teaching. Jeremy Heiner EdD, CRNA and Sass Elisha EdD, CRNA, FAAN join us today to tell us more about the work they’re doing and then take us through some sample questions that might be found on the assessment.
 
Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-136-apex-live-anesthesia-helping-crnas-prepare-for-cpc-assessment/2942/ 
 
About our guests: https://www.apexlive.com/podcast 
 
Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf
 
What we discuss on this episode: 
3:45 – Introducing our guests today
5:52 – Background on Jeremy and Sass, and the podcast
9:48 – Educational goals for the podcast
14:26 – Instilling confidence in testing
19:38 – Using humor
25:37 – APEX Live events
31:22 – How they develop their questions
33:44 – Sample questions
37:30 – The four domains on the test
38:08 – Test question
42:33 – Crisis checklist
50:28 – Test question
57:42 – Ways to connect with Jeremy and Sass
1:00:00 – Lightning round
 

Ep 135: Closed Claims Involving CRNAs and SRNAs

No matter how closely you follow standard of care, mistakes can be made in the operating room. CRNAs often get named in claims, even if they did everything right, so it’s important to be aware of how this happens. Marjorie Everson, PhD, CRNA, has been studying closed claims and there are plenty of findings that she hopes can help CRNAs and SRNAs in the future.
 
Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/2936-2/2936/ 
 
Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf
 
What we discuss on this episode: 
3:12 – Introducing Marjorie
6:11 – Why is this so important for CRNAs?
7:39 – Defining closed claims
9:26 – Key Findings
12:31 – Why does it happen to experienced CRNAs?
19:03 – Any follow-ups?
24:25 – Story about turning patient away
28:19 – Unexpected findings
32:23 – Are students taught how to say no?
35:19 – Violations that were found
41:34 – Final thoughts from Marjorie
42:24 – Lightning Round

Ep 134: The State of the US Housing Market: Crash or Opportunity?

Home values continue to rise all across the country and it has many people thinking back to the crash of 2008. Are there parallels or is this time different? Josh Mettle of NEO Home Loans joins the show to share his data and insight into the real estate market. Plus, he’ll tell us how he helps CRNAs secure a mortgage with a 1099 income.
 
Read more: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-134-the-state-of-the-us-housing-market-crash-or-opportunity/2931/ 
 
Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf
 
What we discuss on this episode: 
2:33 – Introducing our guest Josh
3:48 – His background
6:44 – The book that impacted Jeremy
9:45 – Who are you mentoring?
13:36 – 2008 housing crash
17:04 – How today’s housing market isn’t like 2008
18:53 – Josh’s view of the real estate market
24:12 – Does this take into account census data?
26:42 – Existing homes for sale
28:37 – The demand side of the equation
37:47 – What should you be doing today in real estate?
41:05 – Mortgages for 1099 employees
46:34 – Commercial properties
50:07 – Final thoughts