Ep 88: Courage to Lead - Former AANA President Cheryl Nimmo, DNP, MSHSA, CRNA

The next episode in our presidential series provides a thorough look at the challenges - expected and unexpected - that AANA board members face every year. Cheryl Nimmo, DNP, MSHSA, CRNA, was the AANA president in 2016-17 and she dealt with a wide range of issues that she never anticipated, including the departure of CEO Wanda Wilson.

Show notes and additional resources: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/?p=2589 

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Today's show schedule: 

3:27 – Dr. Cheryl Nimmo joins us today. Here’s some background on our guest.

6:45 – Remembering her year as AANA President

10:42 – No matter how prepared you are, there are always fires popping up.

11:45 – The VA issue

13:05 – The next issue that came up was CEO Wanda Wilson deciding to retire.

15:35 – Why she used a third party to search for the new CEO.

18:40 – How the decision was viewed internally.

25:14 – The next issue with Novitas.

27:20 – Then there were all the normal initiatives the board deals with.

30:22 – Most valuable leadership lessons learned during her time.

33:31 – Two other professions she might have chosen if not for CRNA.

36:17 – Everything she’s gained personally and professionally from the AANA.