316 episodes

A podcast for the CRNA & ARPN industries. Discussing the important issues that happen both in, and beyond, the operating room. With Sharon Pearce, DNP, CRNA, FAANA and Jeremy Stanley, EA, CFP, AIF. Innovations & opportunities for CRNAs. Visit our website for more great information https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ and to learn how you can get CE Credit as a CRNA just by listening to the podcast. Don’t miss our special series on CRNA History, CRNA Personal Finance & Retirement, Political Conversations, CRNA Career Issues, and our leadership series called Courage To Lead. Check out new episodes of Beyond The Mask every week with distinguished guests from the CRNA community. #anesthesiology #rn #surgery #healthcare #nurseanesthesiologist #crnaschool #nursing #srnalife #nurselife #nursingstudent #ornurse #nurseanesthesia #crnalife #nursepractitioner #medschool #anesthesialife #scrublife #icunurse #hospital #futurecrna #medical #crna #nurse #anesthesia #srna #nurseanesthetist #nurses #surgical #operatingtheatre #medicalstudent #operatingroomnurse #studentnurse #diversitycrna #ccrn #nursepractitioner #APRN #APRNchat #NPchat #midwife #NP

Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs Jeremy Stanley

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.7 • 179 Ratings

A podcast for the CRNA & ARPN industries. Discussing the important issues that happen both in, and beyond, the operating room. With Sharon Pearce, DNP, CRNA, FAANA and Jeremy Stanley, EA, CFP, AIF. Innovations & opportunities for CRNAs. Visit our website for more great information https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ and to learn how you can get CE Credit as a CRNA just by listening to the podcast. Don’t miss our special series on CRNA History, CRNA Personal Finance & Retirement, Political Conversations, CRNA Career Issues, and our leadership series called Courage To Lead. Check out new episodes of Beyond The Mask every week with distinguished guests from the CRNA community. #anesthesiology #rn #surgery #healthcare #nurseanesthesiologist #crnaschool #nursing #srnalife #nurselife #nursingstudent #ornurse #nurseanesthesia #crnalife #nursepractitioner #medschool #anesthesialife #scrublife #icunurse #hospital #futurecrna #medical #crna #nurse #anesthesia #srna #nurseanesthetist #nurses #surgical #operatingtheatre #medicalstudent #operatingroomnurse #studentnurse #diversitycrna #ccrn #nursepractitioner #APRN #APRNchat #NPchat #midwife #NP

    Health and Wellness for CRNAs and SRNAs

    Health and Wellness for CRNAs and SRNAs

    CRNAs spend their days providing support for others, but we don’t always give ourselves the attention we need. Today we tackle the health and wellness challenges CRNAs face in the current healthcare climate with Donna Keeney, CRNA and Dr. Cathy Horvath. Both women are on the Health and Wellness Committee at the AANA, and the insights shared in this episode will resonate with anyone in healthcare trying to maintain their passion for the profession amidst burnout.
     
    Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
    How to get rid of negative self-talk and why that’s so important.
    Two strategies that can improve clinician well-being at your place of employment.
    Two strategies that you can employ today to start taking steps toward better health and wellness.
    Resources and support for CRNAs and SRNAs to access.
     
    Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/
     
    Get the CE Certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf
     
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    • 39 min
    Running for Office & CRNA Advocacy with Lee Bias

    Running for Office & CRNA Advocacy with Lee Bias

    As the fight for the future of anesthesia continues, having a seat at the table to discuss the issues becomes more and more important. That’s why we’re excited to feature another guest who’s been in the arena. Sharon and guest host Tracy Castleman, DNP, CRNA, APN-A, FAANA had the opportunity to sit down with Lee Bias, a CRNA with an eye on political office, to talk about the critical role political engagement plays in the anesthesia profession.
    Discover how Lee's journey into the political arena underscores the importance of advocacy, highlighting the significant influence politics has on our ability to deliver top-notch anesthesia care, particularly in rural communities.
     
    Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
    The importance of being proactive as a CRNA and how you can do that close to your home.
    There are so many more ways to support a campaign beyond giving money.
    Why Lee believes that everything falls into three categories and that’s how you should determine how to direct your energy.
    The role PACs play during the campaign process.
     
    Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/
     
    Get the CE Certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf
     
    Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246
     
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    • 40 min
    Automated Bliss: Transforming Anesthesia Care through Artificially Intelligent Drug Delivery

    Automated Bliss: Transforming Anesthesia Care through Artificially Intelligent Drug Delivery

    Today's episode explores the revolutionary landscape of automated drug delivery systems in anesthesia. The hosts unravel the intricacies of these technologies, discussing real-world examples and contemplating the integration of adaptive, intelligent computer systems.
    So, whether you're a seasoned practitioner or simply curious about the convergence of medicine and technology, this podcast episode serves as an insightful gateway to the forefront of precision anesthesia. Join the conversation and stay informed about the transformative potential of automated drug delivery in anesthesia.
     
    Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
    An overview of what we mean by automated drug delivery systems.
    How is AI influencing how we administer anesthesia, and how does it impact patient outcomes?
    Controlling the delicate balance between nociception and antinociception poses unique challenges.
    The sophisticated control methods shaping the future of closed-loop systems.
     
    Visit us online and get show resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/
     
    Get the CE Certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf
     
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    • 58 min
    IFNA Past, Present & Future: Contributions to Global Anesthesia and Surgical Care

    IFNA Past, Present & Future: Contributions to Global Anesthesia and Surgical Care

    Join us as we celebrate the 34th anniversary of the International Federation of Nurse Anesthetists with past president Sandy Ouellette, CRNA and current president Jackie Rowles, DNP, CRNA, NSPM-C, FAANA.
     
    We travel from the federation's humble beginnings in Lucerne, Switzerland, to its growth into a beacon of progress, setting the stage for the future of international collaboration and standards in nurse anesthesia. We think you’ll enjoy this journey through the evolution of a specialty that has revolutionized the way anesthesia and surgical care are delivered across the world.
     
    Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
    Steps leading to the foundation of IFNA.
    How they developed a governing structure for IFNA and how that has evolved through the years.
    What do we know today about the need for nurse anesthetists on the global stage.        
    The IFNA activities that are focused on advancing quality care.
    Details on the United Nations Global Surgery Project that Jackie has been appointed to.
     
    Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/
     
    Get the CE Certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf
     
    Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246
     
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    • 1 hr
    Get Gritty With It: How CRNAs Can Reduce Burnout and Achieve Long-Term Goals

    Get Gritty With It: How CRNAs Can Reduce Burnout and Achieve Long-Term Goals

    Burnout has always been an issue for nurses and CRNAs but the issue has risen ever since COVID and the added stress that’s put on the healthcare industry. What if there was a way to help individuals guard against it? Today we dissect the concept of grit with Michell Smith, CRNA and explore how passion and perseverance are not just buzzwords but critical tools for CRNAs striving to achieve their long-term goals.
     
    Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
    Grit is perseverance and passion to achieve long-term goals and is predictive of success in a variety of domains.
    The four stages of grit: interest, practice, purpose, and hope.
    Higher rates of burnout in CRNAS since COVID but higher grit scores are correlated with lower burnout rates.
    An individual can grow and cultivate grit over time.
    How to set goals and prioritize them for yourself.
     
    Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/
     
    Get the CE Certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf
     
    Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246
     
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    • 33 min
    The Anesthesia Enigma: Decoding Sedation and Cognitive Aftermath

    The Anesthesia Enigma: Decoding Sedation and Cognitive Aftermath

    Today, we will closely examine a phenomenon that’s growing in frequency and importance and getting more and more attention in the anesthesia community: postoperative delirium. As our population ages and more and more elderly people are having surgery for more and more procedures, are concerned about postop with delirium and its complications and long-term implications have become more and more critical. So, hang onto your scrub caps, ladies and gentlemen, as we explore postoperative delirium, its antecedents, consequences, and how to reduce its incidence.
     
    Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
    What delirium looks like and what you can anticipate from patients who are experiencing it.
    The characteristics of patients that increase their risk of experiencing delirium.
    Some of the precipitating factors that happen around the operating room.
    The debate over the impact of depth of anesthesia and the duration of surgery on delirium risk.
    Good habits that can reduce the risk of delirium.
     
    Visit us online and get show resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/
     
    Get the CE Certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf
     
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    • 54 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
179 Ratings

179 Ratings

Nrsanesthesiarocks ,

Excellent podcast!

I just happened to get an email from Doximity and looked at it….I often ignore those emails because it pertains more to APRNs and not CRNAs. Listened to your latest podcast about side businesses! I’m literally doing that right now…branching out into aesthetics and wellness services. You talked about hand and wrist pain and oh man you know me…we all struggle with that from all that masking. Ouch! You can only get so many injections before they don’t work anymore! I can’t believe I haven’t listened to you before. I’ve absolutely questioned my decision to branch out and try new things because it’s so much work. You motivated me to keep on pushing and learning. I’m super excited to listen to the rest of your podcasts and continue on with my education so I don’t have to rely completely on my anesthesia jobs (I have 4 of them right now) to support my family. While it is great money in relation to the rest of the worlds occupations it’s extremely stressful too. With two kids in college and me being the only money maker in the family there’s a ton of pressure and stress…plus supporting my extended family! And I still have student loans! Yuck. Time to make my money to work for me! You have given me renewed motivation! Thank you!

militartyanesthesia ,

Thank you!

Sharon and Jeremy, I really appreciate your time and effort in putting on this podcast! It’s consistently the best anesthesia podcast I listen to.

Scotty NC ,

This show is well above the Drapes!!!!

If you are a CRNA you need to listen to this podcast. It is chopped full of professional advice for the CRNAs in and out of the operating room.
Bravo! And keep up the excellent work.

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