Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs

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

Ep 109: Goodbye 2020 – How to Financially Prepare for 2021 and Beyond

We’ve finally reached the end of 2020 and everyone is looking forward to turning the page to a new year. These past ten months have been a financial burden on so many CRNAs and their family and friends, but now is an opportunity to assess your future and make the changes you need. Financial planning can feel overwhelming so we put together a checklist to guide you through the most important areas of your money.
 
Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-109-goodbye-2020-how-to-financially-prepare-for-2021-and-beyond/2754/ 
 
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: 
6:52 – How Sharon & Jeremy feel about the vaccine  
9:49 – The financial topics we’re going to cover on this show
12:03 – Are you scared?   
13:21 – People have spent less this year
14:58 – Make sure you have your emergency reserve fund
16:20 – Should you refinance your mortgage?
20:00 – Have you checked your credit recently?  
26:21 – Investing considerations for 2021
29:20 – Where will taxes go in the future
31:52 – Retirement contributions
33:20 – College funding
34:20 – If you’re getting close to retirement
38:32 – Charitable giving
41:54 – Estate planning
46:55 – Thoughts on the continuing rise in CRNA salaries.
49:32  – What could the government do differently?

Ep 108: Honoring the Legacy of John Garde, CRNA, MS, FAAN

When you think back on the history of the AANA, few people left a legacy like John Garde, CRNA, MS, FAAN. A former President, Education Director, and Executive Director, Garde played a critical role in the growth and prominence of the organization and he made a positive impact on so many CRNAs. Today we honor his legacy and share our memories of this gift to our profession, and we’ll have the help of Nancy Bruton-Maree and Sandy Ouellette to do it. Plus, we’ll have a special montage at the end of the episode that you won’t want to miss.
 
Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-108-honoring-the-legacy-of-john-garde-crna-ms-faan/2749/ 
 
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 show: 
1:57 – Honoring John Garde on today’s show
3:07 – He remembered everyone
4:51 – John’s early life
8:18 – How he became a nurse anesthetist  
9:50 – Some of his major contributions to the profession and AANA
12:20 – A lot happening with the AANA in the early 1980s  
14:24 – The other organizations he served  
16:14 – John’s leadership style at the AANA
21:56 – The awards he received
23:18 – Quotes about John
26:36 – Work hard, play hard
28:40 – The t-shirt he got at retirement
30:32 – Closing thoughts on John
37:37 – Special montage to honor and remember John

Ep 107: Mrs. Georgia American Using Her Platform for CRNA Awareness and Support for Healthcare Workers

None of us will soon forget this year, but 2020 has been especially life-changing for Christen Roberts, CRNA. Over the past year she’s created Bambu bracelets to support healthcare workers across the country and became the first Mrs. Georgia American. Both platforms have given her an opportunity to increase awareness for the CRNA profession and she joins us to tell us about this amazing journey.  
 
Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-107-mrs-georgia-american-using-her-platform-for-crna-awareness-and-support-for-healthcare-workers/2744/ 
 
About our guest: https://bambustrong.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 show: 
2:38 – Welcome in Christen Roberts, CRNA and Mrs. Georgia American
6:50 – Her background as a CRNA
9:12 – Anesthesia school
13:06 – Why this topic is important to her
15:00 – How the idea for bracelets came to be
18:40 – Financial challenges for 1099 employees  
20:52 – Why she competed for Mrs. Georgia American
23:16 – How she’s using her platforms to bring awareness to the CRNA profession  
25:09 – The upcoming national pageant  
26:18 – Explaining what CRNAs do
28:53 – Their goals for the bracelets and how to get one
31:17 – How they socially distanced at the pageant
33:04 – Her favorite word
34:26 – Is your Christmas tree up?
35:33 – A final message from Christen

Ep 106: The Impact of COVID 19 on Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs with Erin Martin, CRNA, DNP

The wide-ranging effects of COVID on the healthcare system have been well-documented, but what impact is this pandemic having on nurse anesthesia students and educational programs? Erin Martin, CRNA, DNP, is the Program Director at the Mayo Nurse Anesthesia Program and has seen the changes first-hand. She joins the show to share her experience this year and tell us what it could mean for the future of the profession.
 
Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-106-the-impact-of-covid-19-on-nurse-anesthesia-educational-programs-with-erin-martin-crna-dnp/2738/ 
 
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 show: 
2:33 – Welcome in Erin Martin 
3:52 – Why this is an important topic
5:27 – Program admissions
8:27 – What’s been the biggest challenge?
10:20 – Dealing with the lack of PPE
12:31 – How she helped students on the mental health side
16:06 – Repercussions for being out of clinical for six weeks
21:21 – Experiences that students are missing out on 
26:13 – New students haven’t ever been in a room together
29:26 – What happens after this all stops?
31:31 – What would you tell someone thinking about applying to an anesthesia program?
34:53 – Showing empathy to these students 
37:37 – Final message from Erin 

Ep 105: Nursing, Policy and Politics with Minnesota State Senator Erin Murphy, RN

As we’ve learned in 2020, having more nurses in leadership and decision-making positions would benefit the entire country greatly. One nurse that’s embracing their power to bring change is Erin Murphy, RN. After years in the nursing profession, she transitioned into politics 15 years ago and served as a state representative for more than a decade, became the first nurse to run for governor, and recently became a Minnesota State Senator in 2020. Listen as she shares her experience, the role of nurses in politics, and her ideas for getting more people involved.
 
Read more about the show: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-105-nursing-policy-and-politics-with-minnesota-state-senator-erin-murphy/2731/ 
 
About our guest: https://www.murphyfor64.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 show: 
1:49 – Welcome in, Erin
2:52 – Background on Erin
5:00 – Her experience in politics
9:42 – Door knocking on the campaign trail
13:21 – Balancing work and politics
17:42 – Her experience running for governor
21:41 – How can nurses get past the negatives and want to run for office?
25:51 – What would the pandemic looked like if a nurse was in charge?
28:10 – We need more nurses in public office
32:33 – Final message to nurses
34:00 – Sharon’s biggest takeaway from this conversation

Ep 104: How Ira Gunn Shaped Nurse Anesthesia Through Service, Education & Advocacy

Few people had an impact on nursing and the nurse anesthesia profession like Ira P. Gunn, CRNA, MLN, FAAN. Widely regarded as a visionary in the profession, Gunn’s legacy lives on through many different capacities. To help us better understand her life and accomplishments, Nancy Bruton-Maree and Sandy Ouellette join us to share what they know about Gunn and what they learned from working with her.
 
Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-104-how-ira-gunn-shaped-nurse-anesthesia-through-service-education-advocacy/2716/ 
 
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 show:
2:53 – Nancy and Sandy joining us again in studio
3:30 – Today we’re talking about Ira Gunn
4:35 – Background on Ira Gunn and her early years
8:02 – Developing her life mission and vision
10:14 – Her career in the military
14:48 – Dr. Weeks served under Ira Gunn
17:03 – Her many gifts to nursing and nurse anesthesia profession
23:52 – Nancy tells a story about a time Ira saved her
27:25 – Awards and honors she received
28:54 – How was she viewed by her professional friends?
35:29 – What beliefs did she instill us that still has relevance today?
40:15 – Final Thoughts on Ira

Ep 103: Courage to Lead – 2018-19 AANA President Garry Brydges, PhD, DNP, MBA, CRNA, ACNP-BC, FAAN

We don’t have to go very far back to find the guest on the latest installment in our Presidential Leadership Series. Garry Brydges PhD, DNP, MBA, CRNA, ACNP-BC, FAAN, in the AANA, served as the AANA president for the 2018-19 year so his experiences are still very fresh. Join us as we look back at the challenges of his term, the lessons learned, and why self-reflection has become part of his daily life.
 
Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-103-courage-to-lead-2018-19-aana-president-garry-brydges-phd-dnp-mba-crna-acnp-bc-faan/2717/ 
 
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 show: 
1:27 – Traveling during COVID
3:19 – Welcome in Garry Brydges
5:12 – Garry’s extensive educational background
8:16 – Was going to law school when elected AANA president
11:20 – Looking back on his presidency. Why did he decide to run?
19:48 – Why Garry was the right person for a role the board.
24:38 – Meetings are such a wonderful opportunity for presidents
27:38 – Challenges Garry faced during his year
36:26 – Leveraging social media
42:08 – Advocacy issues during his presidency
45:16 – The most valuable leadership lesson he learned
50:56 – A message to the younger CRNAs
52:40 – Garry’s athletic career