Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs

When we started the podcast years ago, we wanted to provide a platform for CRNAs to learn more about the profession and collaborate with other industry leaders to help grow nurse anesthesia. It’s exc…

Are you looking for ways to enhance your leadership skills and advance your career? Today’s episode is all about the world of CRNA boss moves and we’ll get great advice and inspiration from two outst…

We’re excited to welcome Julie Linton, DNAP, APRN, CRNA back to the show to explore the development and implementation of a standardized orientation program for state associations. She has undertaken…

Cognitive biases are systematic errors in thinking that can influence clinical judgment and potentially lead to adverse outcomes for patients. By understanding these biases, anesthesia providers can …

Breakthroughs in healthcare are always exciting to learn more about and one that caught our attention is GLPs, a group of therapeutic agents revolutionizing the treatment of Type 2 diabetes. We spent…

As a CRNA, transitioning to 1099 work can be a game-changer for your career and financial future. Sharon made this move in recent years and is sharing the experience in a series along with Jeremy’s i…

Today’s episode is about aging and longevity—topics that have intrigued humanity for millennia. But today, we have cutting-edge science that shows aging is not just a random, unstoppable process; it’…

The Provider Non-Discrimination law from the Affordable Care Act, which prohibits commercial payers from discrimi-nating against providers based on their licensure, has been in effect for more than a…

We’ve seen and heard a lot of questions about the new Maintaining Anesthesia Certification (MAC) Program from the NBCRNA so we’re going to tackle as many of those as we can head-on with incoming pres…

Election season can be a stressful time for many, especially when it comes to financial concerns. The uncertainty of political outcomes often leads to anxiety about the future of the economy and the …

In the ever-evolving field of anesthesia, new research constantly reshapes how we approach patient care. In this episode, we explore the compelling findings of a recent systematic review and meta-ana…

More and more CRNAs are making the decision to move from a W-2 employee to a 1099 CRNA. Sharon made this move in recent years and is sharing this experience on the podcast to help educate other CRNAs…

In this episode, we’re spotlighting a cutting-edge study on the nociception level (NOL) index and its potential impact on intraoperative opioid management. The NOL index, a tool that uses machine lea…

In the ever-evolving world of anesthesia, patient safety and clinical outcomes are paramount. This is especially true for patients with a history of substance use, such as cocaine or methamphetamine.…

During our trip to the AANA Annual Congress in San Diego, we had the chance to catch up once again with Bill Bruce, AANA CEO, to update you on the latest developments and initiatives that will impact…

In this episode, we’ll explore the evolving landscape of pain management with a focus on non-surgical approaches. While nurse anesthetists are known for their expertise in managing pain in the operat…

As healthcare continues to evolve, CRNAs find themselves in a unique position – should they stick to the traditional W-2 employment model or transition to a 1099 independent contractor status? This i…

As science improves, we’re learning more and more about brain health and how to maintain our youth even as we age. Today we’re joined by Ryan Sullivan, CFP®, CRPC®, RCC™ of Hartford Funds to share th…

In the latest episode of Beyond the Mask, Sharon Pearce and guest co-host Carole Doyscher, CRNA, BSN, MS, APRN are joined by Lori Schirle, CRNA, PhD, an assistant professor at Vanderbilt University. …

Today we have the pleasure of hosting Ike Bartel, BSN, RN, CCRN, an aspiring CRNA from Kansas. Ike's journey from being an RN to pursuing a career as a CRNA is a testament to the power of mentorship …