Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs

When you look at areas of the nurse anesthesia profession that need improvement, diversity would be near the top of that list. Thanks to Dr. Lena Gould, EdD, CRNA, FAAN, there’s a mentorship program in place that is helping facilitate entry into the profession for people of color. Today we’ll spotlight that work that’s being done, share Dr. Gould’s incredible journey to this point, and discuss ways to keep increasing diversity in the operating room.   Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-117-a-hand-up-how-dr-lena-gould-edd-crna-faan-is-improving-diversity-in-nurse-anesthesia/2814/    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:  2:17 – Welcome our guest today, Lena Gould.  6:47 – Her first trip to an AANA annual meeting  9:26 – How education saved her during homelessness  14:54 – HRSA grant 18:58 – The beginning of the diversity and mentorship program 23:49 – How she found out about nurse anesthesia 27:47 – Stats on nurses of color 31:38 – Financial barrier to entry 38:33 – An equity issue  40:18 – Lightning Round

For more than 20 years, the AANA Mentorship Program has played an integral role in the development of young CRNAs thanks to both the mentors and mentees that have committed to the annual event. Tracy Castleman, CRNA, has been deeply involved in the mentoring process so we asked her to join us to talk about the program, why it’s important for CRNAs to get involved, and what young professionals can expect to get out of this experience.   Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-116-importance-of-mentoring-in-crna-leadership-development/2805/    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:  4:47 – Background on Tracy    7:13 – Why mentoring is important 9:28 – The first mentoring program 10:55 – Growth of the program 12:17 – Reasons mentorship is important for CRNAs  14:37 – Key attributes of mentors and mentees 17:51 – How someone can get involved 19:16 – What happens on-site 28:31 – Charitable arm of NJANA 34:06 – Final thoughts on today’s topic

If you’re in the need for inspiration, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better story than the one that Jeanne Stawiecki, CRNA, will tell on this episode. Thanks to the power of positive and determined thinking, she went from smoking two packs of cigarettes each day to setting two Guinness World Records for marathon running and mountain climbing. It’s an incredibly powerful and emotional story and one you don’t want to miss.   Read more here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-115-summit-your-everest-a-crnas-story-of-peaks-valleys-and-world-records/2796/    About our guest: https://jeannestawiecki.com/biography/    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:  3:02 – Background on Jeanne and her accomplishments 6:35 – Her childhood 9:54 – Why she began smoking 13:04 – Marathon running begins 18:54 – Changing her thoughts and mindset 21:53 – The goal of 7 marathons on 7 continents 27:33 – Health challenges 30:27 – Second Everest attempt 35:23 – Climbing travel   47:13 – What she’s doing now 48:52 – The incredible story of how she summited Everest 56:30 – Final message on being conscious every day

Being the lead of an organization like the AANA takes a special set of leadership skills, but reaching that point doesn’t come without obstacles like uncertainty and doubt. Join us as we talk with AANA CEO Randy Moore, DNP, MBA, CRNA, about his journey to his leadership role and how he’s handled periods of self-doubt along the way.   Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-114-crucibles-of-leadership-overcoming-fear-doubt-and-uncertainty-to-find-your-voice-with-aana-ceo-dr-randall-moore/2791/    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:  2:00 – Why is this topic important? 4:09 – Developing leadership style 7:46 – His role vs what he expected 13:05 – Essential skills of leadership 17:12 – Struggling with being happy 25:28 – Learning from failure 27:43 – The role his wife played 29:34 – What he’s good at 31:45 – The hedonic treadmill 35:03 – Advice he’d give to aspiring leaders

After watching another historic Inauguration Day, we can’t help but notice that the country has mixed feelings about where we’re headed. You can say we’re living in a 50-50 world. So as we welcome in a new administration, what can CRNAs expect from the economy moving forward and what does it mean for your finances?   Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-113-life-in-a-50-50-world-preparing-crnas-financially-for-2021/2780/    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:  2:27 – Why we’re talking about this today 3:10 – The Social Dilemma 5:20 – New stimulus money 7:45 – Have we always had this large divide? 9:00 – The stock market 12:11 – Event-driven economic problems 14:47 – Tax concerns 18:16 – Investing in the market this year 22:15 – The key is having a plan

The next installment of our Presidential Leadership Series features Peggy McFadden, CRNA, BS, who actually served two terms as the AANA president. Join us as we look back on her impressive career and learn what challenges were facing the AANA in the mid-1980s and early 1990s.   Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-112-courage-to-lead-two-term-aana-president-peggy-mcfadden-crna-bs/2775/    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: 3:17 – Background on Peggy’s life and career 5:25 – Challenges of the first term 16:10 – Replacing the Executive Director 19:00 – Medicare reimbursement 23:58 – Back for a second term 27:07 – Highlights of the second term 33:56 – What would she do differently? 36:29 – Her message to young CRNAs 39:58 – Running for public office 41:40 – Her hobbies 44:25 – Final thoughts

While there’s plenty we want to forget about 2020, there was also a bit of history we want to spotlight. Sydney Davis, CRNA, and Taylor Rehfeldt, CRNA, became the first two CRNAs to be elected to a state legislature during the November 3 general election in South Dakota. Join us as we celebrate their story, find out why they pursued office, and learn about the issues they’re focusing on.    Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-111-finally-two-south-dakota-crnas-elected-to-state-legislatures/2769/    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:  4:23 – Welcoming our special guests today 8:34 – Did they plan for this career in politics? 9:31 – Background on the election 13:54 – Innovative ways to campaign 15:51 – What made them go down this path? 21:33 – How much money was raised? 24:21 – Did the anesthesiologists come after you? 26:25 – Marketing as a nurse vs nurse anesthetist 29:02 – Why women and moms should run for office 30:47 – How has your family handled this? 36:19 – The issues Taylor wants to tackle 39:57 – Did being a nurse help your campaigns?

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

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?

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