Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs

Ep 125: What Retirement Lifestyle Will You Choose?

Once you decide to step away from your CRNA career, have you thought about how you want to spend retirement? As you get closer to that next chapter, it’s important to think through your lifestyle to help determine what kind of expenses you might incur and how much money you’ll need to cover it. Today we’ll tell you about the most common lifestyles that CRNAs choose and some of the financial considerations that come along with each option.
 
Read more here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-125-what-retirement-lifestyle-will-you-choose/2873/ 
 
Learn more about CRNA Financial Planning: https://www.crnafinancialplanning.com/ 
 
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: 
2:37 – Why we’re discussing lifestyles
3:59 – Thinking about life after work
6:05 – Get serious a few years out
7:35 – Retirement age
10:38 – Two-house lifestyle
17:13 – Front porch lifestyle
19:36 – Moving to a college town
20:58 – Moving to Florida
24:22 – Golf lifestyle
26:03 – Follow your passion

Ep 124: AANA Foundation Leading CRNAs Into the Future

Advocacy is the driving force behind elevating our profession and continuing to push nurse anesthetists and CRNAs forward. One of the key people advocating for us is Lorraine Jordan, PhD, CRNA, CAE, FAAN. As the Chief Advocacy Officer for the AANA and the CEO of the AANA Foundation, Dr. Jordan works tirelessly for her peers and devotes countless hours to research that benefits us all. Today we want to spotlight the work she’s doing and learn more about the goals and purpose of the AANA Foundation as it leads us into the future.
 
Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-124-aana-foundation-leading-crnas-into-the-future/2868/ 
 
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: 
2:46 – Welcome in Lorraine
3:03 – Everything she does with the AANA
6:09 – What is the Foundation’s purpose?
9:48 – The research
14:44 – How expensive these studies are
16:50 – Spending  
18:33 – Other methods for funding  
19:53 – 40th Anniversary  
21:42 – Friends for Life program
25:22 – Her role as Chief Advocacy Officer  
29:21 – State advocacy issues  
30:33 – Opportunities for CRNAs to help  
33:19 – What drives Lorraine
36:05 – Lightning Round

Ep 123: Remembering Steve Mund with a Past Conversation

The AANA and CRNA community suffered a great loss in March with the passing of Steve Mund, DNP, CRNA, CENP, FACHE. To help remember him and his legacy in the profession, Jeremy and Sharon wanted to go back and revisit a conversation they had with him in 2019 on the future of healthcare.
 
See the show notes: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-123-remembering-steve-mund-with-a-past-conversation/2859/ 
 
Listen to our other episode with Steve: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-54-how-crnas-should-prepare-for-depositions-with-steve-mund/2215/ 
 
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: 
1:13 – Jeremy and Sharon share their thoughts on the passing of Steve Mund
4:27 – Sharon shares some background on Steve.
2:22 – It’s an interesting time in healthcare and there’s no way to predict how it will change in the years to come.
9:56 – The three payment models healthcare needs to engage in for the future.
12:12 – Accountability on the patient side?
13:17 – The providers get penalized but what about the payer?
15:59 – Let’s talk about mergers. Are their benefits to these large mergers?
19:39 – Where is all the money going?
22:02 – What factors are driving the utilization of healthcare?             
24:00 – What does Steve see as the future of healthcare payers?
27:26 – How do you determine value in healthcare these days?
29:39 – How can we help cut down on waste in financial, clinical and personnel areas?
32:37 - Some final thoughts from Steve.

Ep 122: How Goldie Brangman, CRNA, Broke Barriers Throughout Her Life

Goldie Brangman, CRNA, might be known best for becoming the AANA’s first African-American president, but there’s so much more to know about her life and career. Today we wanted to celebrate everything she accomplished, including helping save Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s life, and we do so with the help of Nancy Bruton-Maree, CRNA, and Sandy Ouellette, CRNA.
 
Read more and see additional shows here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-122-how-goldie-brangman-crna-broke-barriers-throughout-her-life/2854/ 
 
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: 
1:21 – Talking about Goldie Brangman
2:12 – Her education and early life
5:52 – The barriers she faced
8:23 – Her days as as student
9:56 – Establishing Harlem Hospital School of Anesthesia
14:00 – Male vs Female
16:27 – Henry Kelly
18:32 – Service to state and national associations
22:02 – Her accomplishments as president
30:36 – Focus on communication
35:01 – How she helped save Martin Luther King Jr’s life
47:25 – How she spent retirement in Hawaii
49:17 – Awards and honors

Ep 121: Begin Your Path to a CRNA Non-Surgical Pain Management Practice

There’s a growing need for pain management solutions in our country and it could be the next great opportunity for CRNAs. Cheryl Schosky, DNAP, MSN, CRNA, is one of only 89 CRNAs in the country with a non-surgical pain management certification and will share everything she’s learned about the practice and why she believes it needs to become an educational track for future CRNAs.
 
Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-121-begin-your-path-to-a-crna-non-surgical-pain-management-practice/2846/ 
 
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: 
2:12 – Welcome our guest today
3:28 – Background on the topic and why it’s important  
7:15 – Her career path to this point
12:18 – Challenges to building a pain management practice  
15:24 – Transitioning to a 1099 contractor  
16:53 – The personal reason for this choice
18:52 – Where she did her fellowship
22:17 – Mentors in this area
24:01 – Traits you need to possess  
27:52 – The opportunity for CRNAs  
29:54 – Deeper issues beyond chronic pain
35:15 – Final thoughts

Ep 120: The Secret Middle East Mission CRNAs Took Part In

It’s like a story right out of a Hollywood blockbuster. One that involves predawn flights, heavy military ammunitions, and a Crown Prince from the United Arab Emirates. Most importantly, it’s a secret mission involving CRNAs. Join us as we get the first-hand account of this 2017 covert operation from Lt. Col Laura Wiggins, CRNA, who was a part of this flight into Yemen.
 
Show notes: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-120-the-secret-middle-east-mission-crnas-took-part-in/2826/ 
 
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: 
3:14 – Background on our guest
6:23 – How the mission unfolded
9:50 – No time to sleep
14:02 – Flying into Yemen
15:49 – CRNA patch
17:24 – Dealing with Injured patients  
19:00 – Media knew the story
20:39 – A walking bloodline
21:36 – Combat take-off
22:51 – The reason for the mission
24:18 – How this affected the peace accord
27:14 – Running for office
29:24 – Final thoughts from Laura

Ep 119: Advocating for CRNAs Using YouTube and Social Media with Jason Bolt, CRNA

You might know him as Bolt CRNA on social media. This new-age advocate for the profession has built a strong following through YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and now Tik-Tok. Find out how Jason Bolt, CRNA, began this journey as an ‘influencer’ and how he uses his platform to help educate current and aspiring nurse anesthetists.
 
Read more and find out how to connect with Jason here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-119-advocating-for-crnas-using-youtube-and-social-media-with-jason-bolt-crna/2827/ 
 
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: 
2:23 – Welcome in Jason
3:26 – Background on Jason
5:47 – Why is this topic important
7:53 – CRNA school
8:54 – Building a following on social media
13:57 – The negative side of social media
15:37 – How he uses it to advocate
19:11 – Who got him interested in being a CRNA  
21:29 – How he got started on social media  
24:08 – How can other CRNAs use social to advocate?  
27:07 – Future plans  
30:41 – Words of wisdom
31:49 – Membership  
32:41 – Lightning Round

Ep 118: A CRNA’s Light In the Darkness featuring Steve James, CRNA

The loss of a child can be the greatest weight a parent can carry through life, but Steve James, CRNA, and his wife turned a tragedy into a world-changing mission. Today we’ll learn all about this remarkable journey from Alabama to Kenya and how CRNAs are making a major difference halfway around the globe.
 
Show notes and additional resources: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-118-a-crnas-light-in-the-darkness-featuring-steve-james-crna/2821/ 
 
About our guest: https://www.kenyarelief.org/  
 
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: 
2:23 – The day his life changed   
6:12 – The first trip to Kenya
8:00 – How this has changed him
9:45 – Starting Kenya Relief
11:52 – How many people have they impacted   
13:24 – Getting involved with this organization
17:13 – Surgeons in Kenya
19:45 – Progress being made in Kenya
21:05 – Impact of COVID
25:20 – Expired drugs
27:53 – One thing that’s changed for the better in Steve’s life
31:39 – How can CRNAs help
35:09 – Lightning Round