Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs

Ep 117: A Hand Up! How Dr. Lena Gould, EdD, CRNA, FAAN is Improving Diversity in Nurse Anesthesia

When you look at areas of the nurse anesthesia profession that need improvement, diversity would be near the top of that list. Thanks to Dr. Lena Gould, EdD, CRNA, FAAN, there’s a mentorship program in place that is helping facilitate entry into the profession for people of color. Today we’ll spotlight that work that’s being done, share Dr. Gould’s incredible journey to this point, and discuss ways to keep increasing diversity in the operating room.
 
Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-117-a-hand-up-how-dr-lena-gould-edd-crna-faan-is-improving-diversity-in-nurse-anesthesia/2814/ 
 
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: 
2:17 – Welcome our guest today, Lena Gould. 
6:47 – Her first trip to an AANA annual meeting 
9:26 – How education saved her during homelessness 
14:54 – HRSA grant
18:58 – The beginning of the diversity and mentorship program
23:49 – How she found out about nurse anesthesia
27:47 – Stats on nurses of color
31:38 – Financial barrier to entry
38:33 – An equity issue 
40:18 – Lightning Round

Ep 116: Importance of Mentoring in CRNA Leadership Development

For more than 20 years, the AANA Mentorship Program has played an integral role in the development of young CRNAs thanks to both the mentors and mentees that have committed to the annual event. Tracy Castleman, CRNA, has been deeply involved in the mentoring process so we asked her to join us to talk about the program, why it’s important for CRNAs to get involved, and what young professionals can expect to get out of this experience.
 
Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-116-importance-of-mentoring-in-crna-leadership-development/2805/ 
 
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: 
4:47 – Background on Tracy   
7:13 – Why mentoring is important
9:28 – The first mentoring program
10:55 – Growth of the program
12:17 – Reasons mentorship is important for CRNAs 
14:37 – Key attributes of mentors and mentees
17:51 – How someone can get involved
19:16 – What happens on-site
28:31 – Charitable arm of NJANA
34:06 – Final thoughts on today’s topic

Ep 115: Summit Your Everest – A CRNA’s Story of Peaks, Valleys, and World Records

If you’re in the need for inspiration, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better story than the one that Jeanne Stawiecki, CRNA, will tell on this episode. Thanks to the power of positive and determined thinking, she went from smoking two packs of cigarettes each day to setting two Guinness World Records for marathon running and mountain climbing. It’s an incredibly powerful and emotional story and one you don’t want to miss.
 
Read more here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-115-summit-your-everest-a-crnas-story-of-peaks-valleys-and-world-records/2796/ 
 
About our guest: https://jeannestawiecki.com/biography/ 
 
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: 
3:02 – Background on Jeanne and her accomplishments
6:35 – Her childhood
9:54 – Why she began smoking
13:04 – Marathon running begins
18:54 – Changing her thoughts and mindset
21:53 – The goal of 7 marathons on 7 continents
27:33 – Health challenges
30:27 – Second Everest attempt
35:23 – Climbing travel  
47:13 – What she’s doing now
48:52 – The incredible story of how she summited Everest
56:30 – Final message on being conscious every day

Ep 114: Crucibles of Leadership – Overcoming Fear, Doubt, and Uncertainty to Find Your Voice with AANA CEO Dr. Randall Moore

Being the lead of an organization like the AANA takes a special set of leadership skills, but reaching that point doesn’t come without obstacles like uncertainty and doubt. Join us as we talk with AANA CEO Randy Moore, DNP, MBA, CRNA, about his journey to his leadership role and how he’s handled periods of self-doubt along the way.
 
Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-114-crucibles-of-leadership-overcoming-fear-doubt-and-uncertainty-to-find-your-voice-with-aana-ceo-dr-randall-moore/2791/ 
 
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: 
2:00 – Why is this topic important?
4:09 – Developing leadership style
7:46 – His role vs what he expected
13:05 – Essential skills of leadership
17:12 – Struggling with being happy
25:28 – Learning from failure
27:43 – The role his wife played
29:34 – What he’s good at
31:45 – The hedonic treadmill
35:03 – Advice he’d give to aspiring leaders

Ep 113: Life in a 50-50 World - What Financial Impact Will It Have on CRNAs?

After watching another historic Inauguration Day, we can’t help but notice that the country has mixed feelings about where we’re headed. You can say we’re living in a 50-50 world. So as we welcome in a new administration, what can CRNAs expect from the economy moving forward and what does it mean for your finances?
 
Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-113-life-in-a-50-50-world-preparing-crnas-financially-for-2021/2780/ 
 
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: 
2:27 – Why we’re talking about this today
3:10 – The Social Dilemma
5:20 – New stimulus money
7:45 – Have we always had this large divide?
9:00 – The stock market
12:11 – Event-driven economic problems
14:47 – Tax concerns
18:16 – Investing in the market this year
22:15 – The key is having a plan

Ep 112: Courage to Lead – Two-Term AANA President Peggy McFadden, CRNA, BS

The next installment of our Presidential Leadership Series features Peggy McFadden, CRNA, BS, who actually served two terms as the AANA president. Join us as we look back on her impressive career and learn what challenges were facing the AANA in the mid-1980s and early 1990s.
 
Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-112-courage-to-lead-two-term-aana-president-peggy-mcfadden-crna-bs/2775/ 
 
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:
3:17 – Background on Peggy’s life and career
5:25 – Challenges of the first term
16:10 – Replacing the Executive Director
19:00 – Medicare reimbursement
23:58 – Back for a second term
27:07 – Highlights of the second term
33:56 – What would she do differently?
36:29 – Her message to young CRNAs
39:58 – Running for public office
41:40 – Her hobbies
44:25 – Final thoughts

Ep 111: Finally! Two South Dakota CRNAs Elected to State Legislatures

While there’s plenty we want to forget about 2020, there was also a bit of history we want to spotlight. Sydney Davis, CRNA, and Taylor Rehfeldt, CRNA, became the first two CRNAs to be elected to a state legislature during the November 3 general election in South Dakota. Join us as we celebrate their story, find out why they pursued office, and learn about the issues they’re focusing on. 
 
Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-111-finally-two-south-dakota-crnas-elected-to-state-legislatures/2769/ 
 
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: 
4:23 – Welcoming our special guests today
8:34 – Did they plan for this career in politics?
9:31 – Background on the election
13:54 – Innovative ways to campaign
15:51 – What made them go down this path?
21:33 – How much money was raised?
24:21 – Did the anesthesiologists come after you?
26:25 – Marketing as a nurse vs nurse anesthetist
29:02 – Why women and moms should run for office
30:47 – How has your family handled this?
36:19 – The issues Taylor wants to tackle
39:57 – Did being a nurse help your campaigns?

Ep 110: A Conversation with Powerful Women

In recent years, we’ve watched women rise to levels of power previously never seen. While it’s been an amazing evolution to watch, there’s still plenty of inequality in the world. Today we’ll take a look at the top issues in our country as it relates to women and discuss the pivotal roles women have played over the years. Kimberly Gordon, CRNA, and Judge April Wood join Sharon and Jeremy for a roundtable discussion.
 
Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-110-a-conversation-with-powerful-women/2760/ 
 
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: 
3:06 – Is Jeremy ready for this show?  
4:25 – Introducing our guests  
10:33 – Amy Coney Barrett
15:35 – Coronavirus impact on elections
21:22 – Great quote from Ruth Bader Ginsburg
25:38 – Should the Supreme Court be a lifetime appointment?  
36:36 – The Equal Rights Amendment
39:57 – Woman’s role in the family   
53:40 – Why has the ERA never passed?  
55:59 – Making less money than male counterparts  
1:02:17 – Do women put their careers on hold for family?
1:08:55 – Are men okay with women making more?
1:12:10 – Jeremy’s cat