Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs

Strengthening the CRNA Workforce Through Innovative Education

With the growing demand for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) in healthcare, developing and preparing future nurse anesthetists is more important than ever. As training needs and educational requirements continue to evolve, anesthesia programs have to adapt as well to maintain the high standards needed to provide the right care.
Today’s guest is Michael Greco, Ph.D., DNP, CRNA, who has been at the forefront of addressing this critical need through innovative educational strategies. This conversation offers a fascinating glimpse into how his initiatives are reshaping the CRNA workforce and improving access to quality anesthesia care.
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
A brief history of the DNP degree and the evolution of educational requirements.
The purpose of the combined AGACNP/CRNA program.
How much buy-in has there been and what pushback has he received?
How can our nurse anesthesiology profession benefit from these combined programs?
The details that are most important to know. 
About our guest: https://jobs.northwell.edu/blog/2019/01/20/celebrating-crna-week-meet-michael-greco-spearheading-big-changes-crnas-northwell-health/
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Grade 1 View - Ep. 2 - Uprooting Your Life

The transition to a new place is hard on its own but add in the stress of CRNA school and it can quickly feel like you aren’t prepared. Moving for school is not just about packing boxes and finding a new place to live. It involves a complete lifestyle shift, requiring careful planning and emotional resilience.
Join us for a candid conversation about the ups and downs of relocating for school, managing personal relationships, and finding balance in a demanding academic environment.
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
The differences between staying local around family/friends and moving a long distance away.
The logistics of moving to a new location.
A story about Olivia’s cat eating a rubber band right before getting in the car for 20+ hours and the craziness that caused.
Jumping in and starting school even though you don’t feel 100 percent financially ready.
What would we do differently if we could go back to the beginning?
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Why Are You Being So Mean? The Impact of Bullying and Incivility in Nurse Anesthesia Education

Maintaining a culture of respect is crucial, and without it you can shake the foundation of any profession. Yet, incivility remains a significant challenge in nurse anesthesia educational programs, affecting both students and faculty. Today we’re discussing strategies or creating the right culture and professionalism with Nancy A. Moriber, PhD, APRN-CRNA, FAANA and Maribeth Massie, PhD, CRNA, FAANA, FAAN.
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
Incivility is a problem in our society and has infiltrated the healthcare setting and nursing academia, including nurse anesthesia.
Incivility negatively impacts the teaching-learning environment, undermines professionalism, creates unnecessary stress and anxiety, and can lead to significant mental health issues.
The different biases that can impact incivility.
Strategies to combat these behaviors.
Ways to create and sustain positive environments for teaching and learning.
Get the Positive Psychology Coursera course mentioned in the show here: https://www.coursera.org/learn/positive-psychology-resilience
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Grade 1 View - Ep. 1 - Meet The Hosts

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Grade 1 View! Before we jump into the topics and discussions impacting future CRNAs, we want to introduce you to our hosts: Kevin Chem, BSN, RN, Olivia Conn, MSN, RN, Charity Garno, BSN, RN, and Larry Sears, BSN, RN.
In future episodes, Grade 1 View aims to cover various topics, including navigating the CRNA application process, mental health and wellness, and effective communication within the healthcare team. We’re excited to share this journey with everyone and would love to hear about your experiences as well.
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
A little personal background on each of our hosts.
Why each host wanted to be a part of this podcast.
What we like most about podcasts and what makes them effective for learning.
The topics you can expect us to cover on this show.
Some of the things we do to unwind after clinical.
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Suicide Prevention for CRNAs and RRNAs

Warning: today’s topic is sensitive but urgent. We’ll be discussing suicide in general and shining a light on the rising rates among nurses and student nurse anesthetists. Mental health struggles are very prevalent in the profession but you often don’t ever see it because it’s hidden behind the mask of professionalism.
So what can we do to help drive change and support nurses struggling with mental health issues? Today’s roundtable discussion with Charles Griffis, PhD, CRNA, FAANA, Elizabeth Bamgbose, PhD, CRNA, FAANA, Maria Van Pelt, PhD, CRNA, FAAN, FAANA, three distinguished guests who share research findings to help us better understand this growing epidemic.
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
Why nurses, nurse residents, and students have a higher rate of suicide than the national population.
They’ll share some of the findings from the research study of suicidality in faculty and RRNAs.
Suicide is preventable with timely and compassionate intervention, and decrying the stigma of mental health challenges will help.
What are some of the warning signs of suicidality and what can you do to intervene?
How do we get rid of the stigma around mental health challenges?
 
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TEG Talk: Unlocking the Secrets of Blood Coagulation

In this episode, we’re going to explore the transformative role of Thromboelastography (TEG) in blood coagulation and transfusion therapy. This groundbreaking technology has revolutionized how we understand and manage blood coagulation.
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
TEG provides a detailed picture of what the patient's coagulation status is.
How coagulation and traditional tests of coagulation work.
Understanding these pathways and their associated tests is crucial for diagnosing and managing bleeding disorders.
What are some common treatments for preoperative anemia?
Risks and costs associated with transfusion therapy.
 
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The Future of Anesthesia in 2025 and Beyond

For the third straight year, we’re bringing on NorthStar Anesthesia CEO Adam Spiegel and Chief Anesthetist Officer Randy Moore, DNP, MBA, CRNA to update the state of the anesthesia profession and speculate on what’s coming in the future. Just like past year-end shows, we’ll offer up a comprehensive overview of the current state of anesthesiology, highlighting key trends, challenges, and future predictions for the field.
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
What has changed the most since we had this conversation a year ago?
What’s the state of CRNA supply shortage and how has the labor market reacted?
How the ASC business is behaving very much like the hospital business from 2021-2023.
What does private equity entering healthcare mean for CRNAs?
The trends in anesthesia practice models.
What do they see coming in the next year or two?
 
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AI in Anesthesia: A New Frontier for Healthcare Professionals

Today, we're exploring a captivating topic at the intersection of technology and medicine: the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on healthcare. We're thrilled to welcome special guest Dr. Jiale (Gary) Hu, PhD, RN, FAANB who will share his insights on how AI is currently being utilized in operating rooms, the challenges and opportunities of integrating AI into surgical practices, and what the future may hold for CRNAs in this rapidly evolving field.
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
The fundamental concepts underlying classical and modern approaches to AI.
The current applications of AI within healthcare professions.
The general principles of using AI ethically, effectively and critically.
The prompt engineering for using AI to empower performance in the workplace.
5 priorities for further development of AI in anesthesiology.
About our guest: https://nrsa.chp.vcu.edu/our-team/jiale-gary-hu-phd-rn-faan.html
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