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

None of us will soon forget this year, but 2020 has been especially life-changing for Christen Roberts, CRNA. Over the past year she’s created Bambu bracelets to support healthcare workers across the country and became the first Mrs. Georgia American. Both platforms have given her an opportunity to increase awareness for the CRNA profession and she joins us to tell us about this amazing journey.     Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-107-mrs-georgia-american-using-her-platform-for-crna-awareness-and-support-for-healthcare-workers/2744/    About our guest: https://bambustrong.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 show:  2:38 – Welcome in Christen Roberts, CRNA and Mrs. Georgia American 6:50 – Her background as a CRNA 9:12 – Anesthesia school 13:06 – Why this topic is important to her 15:00 – How the idea for bracelets came to be 18:40 – Financial challenges for 1099 employees   20:52 – Why she competed for Mrs. Georgia American 23:16 – How she’s using her platforms to bring awareness to the CRNA profession   25:09 – The upcoming national pageant   26:18 – Explaining what CRNAs do 28:53 – Their goals for the bracelets and how to get one 31:17 – How they socially distanced at the pageant 33:04 – Her favorite word 34:26 – Is your Christmas tree up? 35:33 – A final message from Christen

The wide-ranging effects of COVID on the healthcare system have been well-documented, but what impact is this pandemic having on nurse anesthesia students and educational programs? Erin Martin, CRNA, DNP, is the Program Director at the Mayo Nurse Anesthesia Program and has seen the changes first-hand. She joins the show to share her experience this year and tell us what it could mean for the future of the profession.   Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-106-the-impact-of-covid-19-on-nurse-anesthesia-educational-programs-with-erin-martin-crna-dnp/2738/    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:  2:33 – Welcome in Erin Martin  3:52 – Why this is an important topic 5:27 – Program admissions 8:27 – What’s been the biggest challenge? 10:20 – Dealing with the lack of PPE 12:31 – How she helped students on the mental health side 16:06 – Repercussions for being out of clinical for six weeks 21:21 – Experiences that students are missing out on  26:13 – New students haven’t ever been in a room together 29:26 – What happens after this all stops? 31:31 – What would you tell someone thinking about applying to an anesthesia program? 34:53 – Showing empathy to these students  37:37 – Final message from Erin 

As we’ve learned in 2020, having more nurses in leadership and decision-making positions would benefit the entire country greatly. One nurse that’s embracing their power to bring change is Erin Murphy, RN. After years in the nursing profession, she transitioned into politics 15 years ago and served as a state representative for more than a decade, became the first nurse to run for governor, and recently became a Minnesota State Senator in 2020. Listen as she shares her experience, the role of nurses in politics, and her ideas for getting more people involved.   Read more about the show: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-105-nursing-policy-and-politics-with-minnesota-state-senator-erin-murphy/2731/    About our guest: https://www.murphyfor64.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 show:  1:49 – Welcome in, Erin 2:52 – Background on Erin 5:00 – Her experience in politics 9:42 – Door knocking on the campaign trail 13:21 – Balancing work and politics 17:42 – Her experience running for governor 21:41 – How can nurses get past the negatives and want to run for office? 25:51 – What would the pandemic looked like if a nurse was in charge? 28:10 – We need more nurses in public office 32:33 – Final message to nurses 34:00 – Sharon’s biggest takeaway from this conversation

Few people had an impact on nursing and the nurse anesthesia profession like Ira P. Gunn, CRNA, MLN, FAAN. Widely regarded as a visionary in the profession, Gunn’s legacy lives on through many different capacities. To help us better understand her life and accomplishments, Nancy Bruton-Maree and Sandy Ouellette join us to share what they know about Gunn and what they learned from working with her.   Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-104-how-ira-gunn-shaped-nurse-anesthesia-through-service-education-advocacy/2716/    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: 2:53 – Nancy and Sandy joining us again in studio 3:30 – Today we’re talking about Ira Gunn 4:35 – Background on Ira Gunn and her early years 8:02 – Developing her life mission and vision 10:14 – Her career in the military 14:48 – Dr. Weeks served under Ira Gunn 17:03 – Her many gifts to nursing and nurse anesthesia profession 23:52 – Nancy tells a story about a time Ira saved her 27:25 – Awards and honors she received 28:54 – How was she viewed by her professional friends? 35:29 – What beliefs did she instill us that still has relevance today? 40:15 – Final Thoughts on Ira

We don’t have to go very far back to find the guest on the latest installment in our Presidential Leadership Series. Garry Brydges PhD, DNP, MBA, CRNA, ACNP-BC, FAAN, in the AANA, served as the AANA president for the 2018-19 year so his experiences are still very fresh. Join us as we look back at the challenges of his term, the lessons learned, and why self-reflection has become part of his daily life.   Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-103-courage-to-lead-2018-19-aana-president-garry-brydges-phd-dnp-mba-crna-acnp-bc-faan/2717/    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:  1:27 – Traveling during COVID 3:19 – Welcome in Garry Brydges 5:12 – Garry’s extensive educational background 8:16 – Was going to law school when elected AANA president 11:20 – Looking back on his presidency. Why did he decide to run? 19:48 – Why Garry was the right person for a role the board. 24:38 – Meetings are such a wonderful opportunity for presidents 27:38 – Challenges Garry faced during his year 36:26 – Leveraging social media 42:08 – Advocacy issues during his presidency 45:16 – The most valuable leadership lesson he learned 50:56 – A message to the younger CRNAs 52:40 – Garry’s athletic career

While the CRNA profession continues to remain steady and strong, we’re at a critical point in time if things are going to stay that way. What can be done to motivate and engage the younger generations of CRNAs to be active and involved? We put together a panel for the CANA to discuss the future of the profession and its organizations.   Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-102-what-does-gen-x-y-and-me-believe-is-the-future-of-nurse-anesthesia-profession/2710/    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: 2:08 – Today we’re recording for the CANA with some special guests 4:44 – Different generations 6:07 – What will take to move the profession forward? 8:02 – Building on the foundation that’s been laid 10:31 – Will it take a threat to a profession to get CRNAs to become engaged?  16:11 – Why did you feel compelled to join the AANA? 19:16 – Going through the program with children 20:58 – How to move our profession forward?  23:07 – What’s the solution to public awareness problem? 26:49 – How do you feel about the name change to anesthesiologists?  30:22 – Any pushback from physician anesthesiologists? 33:45 – How important is it to have a unified front on this issue? 36:51 – Ways to attract younger generations to the AANA 42:20 – Should business background be more of a priority during training? 45:09 – The role of social media 49:06 – Final thoughts from each of our guests 

The dynamic field of psychotropic medication has seen groundbreaking results with the introduction of dissociative therapies. This episode hopes to shed light on the use of ketamine for mental health and chronic pain relief and put an emphasis on how CRNAs are uniquely positioned to benefit from its application. Dr. Nicholas Kalynych and Brian Hogan of Sunbelt Wellness Institute will join the show to help us do that.   Read more about the show here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-101-how-ketamine-infusion-therapy-is-treating-mental-health/2700/   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: 2:22 – What we’re talking about today 3:04 – Background on our guests 6:32 – What’s important about this topic right now? 7:21 – This history and uses of ketamine 10:28 – Microdosing   12:52 – Stigma of mental health   14:25 – Ketamine with other anti-depressants 16:19 – What’s the stigma attached to ketamine 18:09 – How their business got involved with this treatment.   21:23 – Insurance not covering this right now    22:36 – How can CRNAs get more involved with this?   24:30 – Why CRNAs are uniquely qualified 27:39 – How did these uses for ketamine come about? 30:24 – The role of a psychiatrist 34:30 – How they help people get started with this. 38:53 – How is COVID impacting supply? 45:03 – Final message on the topic  

We’re celebrating 100 episodes with a fascinating look to the future of health. Shawna Butler, RN, MBA, has been leading the charge towards merging clinical care, technology, and sustainable business models and much of that conversation centers around the true value of nurses. Join us as we learn all about the work and research Butler has been doing, where the industry is headed from a technology standpoint, and what needs to be done to continue moving our profession forward. This show is going to be a celebration and a reflection on an exciting first 100 episodes, and we also have a special message to share with Sharon and Jeremy.   Read more about the show here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-100-driving-innovation-technology-in-healthcare-with-shawna-butler-rn-mba/2694/    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: 0:36 – Celebrating 100 episodes with a surprise 6:36 – Sharon & Jeremy look back on 100 episodes 8:38 – Welcoming in our guest today 9:29 – Background on Butler’s health and tech background 12:27 – Money is the root of many issues 14:57 – We don’t quantify nursing 22:24 – What her podcast is all about 30:22 – How to get policy changes to push nurses forward 35:38 – Examples of what nurses are doing now to innovate 41:58 – How is technology changing nursing?  49:07 – Changing the way nurses view the problems we face. 55:11 – How to get nurses the business training to become an entrepreneur 1:02:03 – A 100th episode request for Butler 1:03:33 – What does the future hold for the podcast? 1:07:27 – A final, inspirational message from Butler

Nearly 10 years ago, the NBCRNA introduced the Continued Professional Certification program much to the surprise of many people in the profession. That announcement came just a few days before former AANA president Debra Malina, CRNA, MBA, DNSc, took office, and it led to many difficult discussions and decisions. Join us as we take you back to 2011-12 and into those meetings, and then find out what Malina remembers most about her time leading the organization.   Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/courage-to-lead-2011-12-aana-president-debra-malina-crna-mba-dnsc/2687/    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:  3:00 – Introducing our special guest today 4:57 – Her history in nursing 6:14 – The challenges of her presidency started with NBCRNA and CPC 15:09 – Fallout from the CPC program 16:34 – Another thing they looked at was cutting expenses 21:18 – Helping fund Council on Accreditation 24:53 – Reimbursement advocacy 26:58 – Article written an anesthesiologist in March 2012 31:02 – What happened with removing supervision during her term. 32:42 – Supervision win for Air Force 36:33 – Most important leadership lessons learned 38:53 – Her final message for younger CRNAs  

Politics carry a connotation that’s gotten worse in recent years, but that’s why it’s even more important for nurses to be a part of the decision-making process. As we continue lobbying on this podcast for activism and involvement, we brought on a guest that took that leap nearly 15 years ago. NC House Representative Gale Adcock, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, will explain why nurses are so effective in leadership roles and why this topic is so important in 2020.   Read more about the show here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-98-why-nurses-make-effective-elected-officials-at-every-level-of-government/2666/    Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf   What we discuss today:  2:40 – Welcome in our guest, Rep. Gale Adcock. Some background on her 3:43 – Why this topic today is important  5:24 – Ways to get involved without running for office. 6:50 – Don’t be intimidated by your legislators 10:38 – Political Action Committees 19:30 – When she ran for Town Council 24:10 – What helped her win  28:13 – Why don’t more nurses run?  31:40 – What have you liked and disliked about serving? 36:44 – When people get to know you as a person, things change.

Jeremy and Sharon had a chance to speak at the 2020 NCANA/SCANA Virtual Meetings about the impact COVID-19 on CRNAs and their financial security. They’ll provide some eye-opening stats about the economy overall from the past six months and share the direct effect it’s had on CRNAs. But don’t fret, there will also be guidance on what you can be doing to get your financial future in order. Hear that full presentation on this episode.   Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-97-how-covid-19-has-affected-the-economy-and-crna-retirements/2679/    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:  3:05 – Background on where we’re recording and what we’re talking about. 5:09 – How much will the average CRNA make over their lifetime? 6:44 – The impact of COVID on the economy 9:59 – Consumer spending 13:37 – This is different than 2008. 15:12 – Taxes 19:00 – What is GDP? 20:24 – Healthcare changes 26:19 – CRNA work during the pandemic 33:05 – Worries for people nearing retirement. 36:09 – We’re seeing people look to retire earlier than planned. 39:30 – What can CRNAs do to improve their financial situation? 44:13 – How can I make my portfolio pandemic-proof? 46:55 – Thoughts on the continuing rise in CRNA salaries. 49:32  – What could the government do differently?

When you think about your future as a CRNA, you likely to see court playing any part in it. But as nurses are included more and more in lawsuits, there’s a chance you could end up in front of a judge. The best way to be prepared is by understanding the legal process and your role in a trial. Judge April Wood brings nearly 20 years experience on the bench and will share what she knows on the show today.   Show notes & additional resources: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-96-why-crnas-need-to-understand-the-judicial-system/2671/    Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf   What we discuss on the show:  2:43 – Introducing our guest, Judge April Wood. Sharon tells the story of how they got to know each other well. 5:00 – Background on her career 8:30 – What does a judge look for when someone is testifying  9:29 – Know what you’re talking about 12:28 – How should you dress in court? 14:40 – Be aware of judiciary  18:27 – The process of becoming a judge. 22:11 – Current campaigns    24:46 – What is merit selection?  26:47 – How many people voted actually voted on judges last time? 30:53 – Why is Supreme Court a lifetime appointment? 33:15 – What we want to get across to CRNAs 35:08 – How to learn more about Judge Wood 38:31 – Final thoughts from our guest.

Our leadership series continues with a look back to the 1990s with former AANA president  Mary DePaolis Lutzo, CRNA, PhD. That decade featured many heated battles for CRNAs and she was right in the middle of it during that 1994-95 year in office. Today we look back on all the strides the AANA took over that time period, including a transition onto the internet.   Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-95-courage-to-lead-1994-95-aana-president-mary-depaolis-lutzo-crna-phd/2658/   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:  3:21 – Sharon welcomes in Mary DePaolis-Lutzo 4:36 – Her background in the profession  8:30 – Her experience when moving to Florida. 11:35 – Fellowship in human sexuality 13:46 – Getting her doctorate. 16:09 – What was going on when she became president  19:08 – The theme for her year 20:23 – She had an amazing Board of Directors 22:32 – Highlights from her year as president. 26:01 – Establishing the AANA archives 28:23 – Changing the regional director structure 30:56 – Utilizing the internet early on 34:37 - Valuable leadership lessons learned 36:02 – The message she has for new CRNAs

As transgender patients become more common for hospitals across the country, procedures and processes continue to be updated to meet their needs. Jose D. Castillo, III, PhD, MS, CRNA, ARNP, has spent a lot of time researching this subject and educating CRNAs. Today, he’ll address some of our questions and provide us with a better understanding of how best to care for transgender patients.   Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-94-perioperative-updates-for-care-of-transgender-patients/2652/    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:  2:33 – Introducing our guest today 3:58 – Why this is a timely topic 6:00 – Definitions related to the care of transgender patients  8:20 – Pronoun use and best practices 14:30 – The different stages of transition 17:33 – Perioperative experience Sharon had 19:53 – Anesthesia considerations for transgender patients 24:15 – Common medications with hormone replacement therapy 29:10 – Be aware of your biases and prejudices for every patient you care for. 30:26 – How to get more information from our guest

The issue of supervision and direction within our industry has come to the forefront during the COVID pandemic, but it’s anything but a new conversation. We’ve asked Sandy Ouellette, CRNA, to give us another history lesson on the subject. It’s something she’s actively been involved with for over multiple decades. Join us as we define supervision and direction, explain how this has evolved over time, and why it’s just as relevant today.   Read more on this topic: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-93-crna-supervision-direction-its-history-and-relevance-today/2624/      Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf   What we discuss:  2:36 – Sandy Ouellette joins us in the studio. 4:05 – Why we’re talking about supervision and direction. 5:35 – Why is this topic important in 2020?  8:19 – When this concept began.  10:57 – Changes in 1960s and 1980s 14:16 – Reimbursement for supervision 17:36 – AANA position statement on supervision vs direction 21:11 – Prescriptive authority for nurses 24:32 – Care vs Cure 27:03 – Liability 33:55 – Where are we today on this issue?   38:41 – Best time to be a CRNA 40:52 – COVID’s impact on this   45:05 – States opting out temporarily

Substance use can’t be treated without open communication and discussion and that’s what we want to do on this episode. Jack Stem, Peer Assistance Advisor for Ohio, joins the show to share his own personal battle with addiction and how he’s dedicated much of his life to helping others with the same struggles. Find out what you need to know about substance use, why our profession is more vulnerable, and what you can do if someone you know is dealing with an SUD.   Read more on this episode here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-92-substance-use-disorders-in-anesthesia-providers-with-jack-stem/2619/    About our guest: http://www.peerassistance.jackstem.com/    Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf   What we discuss:  1:42 – Welcome in Jack Stem 2:03 – Background on Jack and what we’re talking about. 4:43 – Jeremy remembers his first kidney stone.  6:13 – Is this a genetic-based disease? 9:15 – A study that shows why our profession has a higher rate of addiction.  10:41 – Medications 14:10 – Jack shares his overdose story. 15:50 – Behaviors to look for 16:50 – What to do if you suspect a peer has a problem. 19:41 – Ways people hide the substance abuse? 22:14 – Peer assistance resources available to you. 24:15 – What happens when someone gets caught diverting? 27:49 – Advice for people returning to work after substance use. 31:06 – Contact info 32:32 – Final thoughts from Jack

Our leadership series continues with this conversation with the 2018-19 AANA president, Bruce Weiner, DNP, MSNA, CRNA. He looks back on the year that just wrapped up and shares his perspective on the challenges facing the board, why leadership development was prioritized, and how the battle for reimbursement continued on.   Read more about this episode: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-91-courage-to-lead-2018-19-aana-president-bruce-weiner-dnp-msna-crna/2611/    Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf   What we discuss:  2:46 – Dr. Bruce Weiner joins us today. Some background on our guest. 5:05 – His experience with the AANA 5:52 – Highlights from his year as president. 10:23 – What millennials want. 14:38 – Leadership development 17:18 – The AANA is member driven 20:45 – Who influenced your leadership style? 24:15 – Dealing with reimbursement issues. 30:03 – What does it mean for each CRNA? 33:09 – Bruce shares a story about what he faced when he first began in the profession. 35:04 – What would you have done differently during your year? 38:48 – The sacrifices that have to be made.    

Running a state association takes a lot of work and it's made even more challenging when the board doesn't have all the tools to do the best job possible. That’s where association management companies come in. Find out how Peggy Blankenship, CAE, and Accent on Management are helping four state associations already and why it can be a big benefit to members.    Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-90-how-association-management-can-help-your-state-association/2606/    About our guest: https://accentonmanagementcom.wordpress.com/our-team/    Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf   On today's show:  2:12 – Welcome Peggy Blankenship to show 3:11 – Background on Peggy and her business 4:32 – Her certification and the work it took to receive it 5:27 – Why is this topic important? 7:07 – How often should organizations be reviewing governing documents? 8:17 – Communication is a key piece to this. 10:39 – Most common mistakes she sees from boards. 12:04 – Resources that CRNAs could access. 13:00 – How involved do you get with social media issues? 14:24 – Why would people want to use an association management firm? 18:49 – Are their particular clients that might not fit with your group? 20:18 – What should you look for from a management company partnership? 23:39 – How did you and your sister get into this industry together? 25:11 – How are you evaluated? 26:50 – Closing thoughts from Peggy

Gaining a seat at the table is something our profession is working diligently to achieve so CRNAs can advocate for everyone on a local, state, or federal level. This year has served as a reminder that we need to continue fighting to eliminate barriers and moving forward. Debbie Barber, DNP, CRNA, is the former Chair of the AANA Government Relations Committee and dedicates much of her professional life to pushing for advocacy and increasing awareness among young CRNAs. Today she’s joins us to talk about those efforts along with all of the resources that the AANA has available to members.     Show notes and additional resources: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/?p=2595      Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf     On Today's Show: 2:48 – Welcome Debbie Barber, DNP, CRNA 3:53 – Some background on Barber 6:38 – The importance of understanding CRNA practice. 8:47 – The resources offered up by the AANA 11:17 – Should the temporary CMS guidelines become permanent? 15:53 – The standard of care is the same 17:14 – State resources available from the AANA. 21:37 – Should students be involved in advocacy? 26:58 – The barriers facing CRNAs. 30:41 – CRNAs need to become the administrator rather than relying on someone else. 34:16 – Running for office could become a great retirement job. 37:44 – What other career would you have chosen if not CRNA? 38:57 – Final thoughts from our guest today.

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      Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf     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.

As the debate over whether the AANA should make the region director positions an at-large vote or maintain the current structure, we wanted to help present both sides of the debate. Today we look at the arguments against Bylaw Amendments 5 & 6 and Jeff Molter, MSN, MBA, CRNA, Mike MacKinnon, CRNA, MSN, Tracy Young, CRNA, MSNA, MBA, and Joe Rodriguez, CRNA, will provide their perspectives. The issue will be voted on Saturday, August 15, 2020.    Show notes and additional resources: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/?p=2583    Read more on the Bylaws here: https://www.aana.com/docs/default-source/exec-unit-my-aana-web-documents-(members-only)/goverance-docs/master-2020-proposed-bylaw-amendments-final-7-10-2020.pdf?sfvrsn=1f5ce5a1_2    Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf   Today's show schedule:  2:34 – Introducing our guests today.   4:19 – Joe begins the discussion on why this issue is so important. 6:07 – Why this movement now after the issue passed? 7:21 – Mike on his belief that leadership is about choice. 9:47 – Are Amendments 5 and 6 separate issues and votes? 12:38 – The issue of a lack of member activity. 18:35 – Do you feel like you could represent California if you don’t live there? 21:23 – How the national leaders rely on regional directors. 23:29 – How the board members would be assigned. 29:47 – Would this mean candidates now have to run a national campaign? 31:55 – Will at-large voting disenfranchise minorities? 36:48 – What’s the larger question here? 41:20 – How can we increase interest in running for the board? 44:50 – The importance of face-to-face meetings with CRNAs 47:10 – Closing thoughts from our guests on this topic.

As the debate over whether the AANA should make the region director positions an at-large vote or maintain the current structure, we wanted to help present both sides of the debate. On this episode, we’re joined by Sallie Poepsel. MSN, PhD, CRNA, Julie Linton, MSN, CRNA, and Nick Blank, CRNA, MSN, APN, to hear why region directors should represent the area in which they live. The issue will be voted on Saturday, August 15, 2020.    Show notes and additional resources: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/?p=2578    Read more on the Bylaws here: https://www.aana.com/docs/default-source/exec-unit-my-aana-web-documents-(members-only)/goverance-docs/master-2020-proposed-bylaw-amendments-final-7-10-2020.pdf?sfvrsn=1f5ce5a1_2    Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf   Today's show schedule:  2:06 – Background on what we’re talking about. 2:55 – Our guests today. 4:07 – Julie Linton provides background on the issue. 8:44 – Wouldn’t at-large directors provide better qualified candidates? 11:57 – How a change could disenfranchise smaller states. 14:14 – Explaining how at-large voting would work. 18:19 – Nick shares an example from Region 1 21:13 – The perceived problem of regional leadership development. 26:17 – If there are a lot of great leaders out there, why aren’t they running already? 29:59 – If you abolish the current system, how assignments determined? 33:32 – Recommendation for requirements and qualifications to run. 36:49 – The one point of concern for everyone working on this issue. 38:48 – Nick adds to Julie’s point about one region or state having the majority of directors. 41:53 – Why are we going back to undo something that was voted on? 44:41 – Should the AANA function more as a business than it currently does? 47:19 – Making diversity a priority.

Today we bring back Sandy Ouellette, CRNA, to provide us with a look back at an important time in the IFNA’s history. Soon after the organizationwas formed, a meeting with the World Health Organization led to Maura McAuliffe, CRNA, Ph.D, FAAN, being appointed the first official researcher. Find out how it all came about as we document what was learned about nurse anethetistsaround the world over the past 30 years.    Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/?p=2569    Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf   Today's show schedule:  2:41 – A topic that came up on a recent podcast about nurse anesthetists.   5:11 – What led to IFNA appointing an official researcher in the 90s? 6:34 – Maura McAuliffe, CRNA, Ph.D, FAAN, appointed as the INFA official researcher. 8:24 – Concerns for the IFNA leaders at the time.   9:29 – Why was Dr. McAuliffe the right person for the job? 11:21 – What was found from the first phase of surveys? 14:56 – How many total nurse anesthetists are there? Do we know? 19:21 – Phase 2 findings 25:09 – Why do European countries avoid using nurses in anesthesia? 31:56 – Ouellette wrote a letter to the editor about this European article. 35:51 – The future of the IFNA.

Now more than ever, putting a focus on your wellness needs to be a priority for every CRNA. We all deal with stress and fatigue each day so giving our body a break is important. The good news is you’ll find a lot of resources and help from the professional organizations supporting CRNAs. Let’s find out more about those along with ways to improve wellness, and we’ll do it with NCANA President Linda Stone, DNP, CRNA.    Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-84:-promoting-professional-wellness-with-ncana-president-linda-stone,-dnp,-crna/2560/    About our guest: https://www.ncana.com/ncana-board-of-directors   Get CE Credit here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf    Today's show schedule:  3:02 – Today we’re joined by NCANA President Linda Stone, DNP, CRNA 4:30 – Why is professional wellness important for CRNAs? 5:57 – Challenges in the workplace. 6:53 – Recent studies show burnout is on the rise. 8:41 – The issue of addiction. 9:43 – Coping mechanisms for CRNAs to use. 12:09 – Ways to develop a healthy workplace. 15:36 – Resources available for students dealing with stress.   19:08 – That feeling when leaving a leadership role. 21:52 – Here’s what the AANA offers for resources. 25:14 – Closing thoughts from Linda.  

The next episode in our presidential series brings us a conversation with Dennis Bless, APRN, MS, CRNA, who served as AANA president for 2013-14. His financial background provided the organization with a new perspective and that helped make significant changes that still live on today. We’ll hear about his experiences and talk with him about diversity, compensation, relationship-building, reallocation and more.   Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/?p=2469    Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf   Today's show schedule:  3:32 – Today we’re joined by Dennis Bless, CRNA. He shares his career background. 9:32 - The ASA PR campaign that ran as he was taking office. 13:07 – His role with helping rebuild the relationship between the NBCRNA and AANA 15:43 – AANA also knew they had to be clear that the members were the focus. 17:05 – Towards the end of his presidency, they held a recertification summit to bring all the important parties together. 18:31 – The feeling they had when first hearing about the NBCRNA and testing. 24:33 – There was also a diversity summit during his year. Some background on how that happened. 29:19 – The work he did on CEO compensation and evaluation. 31:56 – How they decided to reallocate money and established new by-laws. 35:18 – What were the most valuable leadership lessons learned during his time as president 36:47 – Dennis leaves this message for new CRNAs coming into the profession. 38:12 – If there was any other profession he could chose, what would it be?

Nearly a century ago, nurse anesthetists took the first steps towards standardizing education and moving towards an approval process. It was a journey that faced many challenges and took various forms before reaching the point where we are today. Betty Horton, PhD, CRNA, FAAN, and Mike Kremer, PhD, CRNA, FAAN, join the show to take us through this history of education and accreditation along with where we’re headed.   Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/?p=2541    Today's show schedule:  3:34 – Another historical episode today with Betty Horton and Mike Kremer 6:06 – Why was their interest in starting an approval process for the schools of nurse anesthesia? 7:55 – What was Helen Lamb’s role in the process? 8:20 – The AANA archives are impressive. 9:08 – What all went into the accreditation process? 11:57 – When did we start approving nurse anesthesia schools and has that changed over time? 16:37 – How has the education changed for SRNAs and CRNAs 18:55 – Nurse anesthetists have lead the way in the nursing industry. 21:39 – Seeking external approval for accreditation. 25:03 – Challenges for accreditation through history. 29:54 – Physicians tried to shut down the schools at one point. 32:57 – What’s the status of nurse anesthesia education now? 36:31 – Closing thoughts from our guests.

CRNAs already have plenty to worry about each day and it’s convenient to put finances to the side. As we’ve seen in 2020, the unexpected can happen at any time so we need to make sure you have a plan for your money. Today we’ll talk about the way CRNAs typically get off-track with their finances but we’ll also give you steps to getting everything in order.   Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/?p=2533    Get CRNA financial planning guidance here: https://www.crnafinancialplanning.com/    Get CE Credit here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf    Today's show schedule:  3:38 – If every job paid the same, which one would Sharon choose? 5:26 – What would Jeremy choose? 8:11 – Quote of the Month: “There’s a gigantic difference between earning a great deal of money and being rich.” 9:34 – An interview with Tom Brady stuck with Jeremy. 11:21 – Mailbag question: The coronavirus scare has me convinced that the market will keep crashing again and again. I’m ready to move everything to cash right now. Is there any reason to wait? 14:27 – Getting lost in the financial world happens to a lot of CRNA clients.   15:15 – Examples of bad tools people use that lead them astray in retirement planning. 17:36 – The next issue is bad directions.   19:41 – Another reason people make mistakes is a lack of attention.   21:41 – What you need to do to get back on track. 24:40 – Don’t be afraid to ask for help. 27:30 – Develop a plan for where you want to go and how you want to get there. 29:02 – This COVID pandemic might be a bit of a financial wake-up call for CRNAs.

The continued growth of the CRNA profession will rely on the young generation taking charge and leading the way, and that’s exactly what Julie Linton, MSN, CRNA, is doing as the president of the WVANA. Today we’ll talk to her about the drive to be in leadership positions, why it’s important for all CRNAs to be invested, and how she developed her cow-milking skills.   Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-80-leader-from-the-start-lessons-learned-from-a-state-presidency-with-julie-linton-msn-crna/2527/    Today's show schedule:  3:16 – Our guest today is Julie Linton 3:48 – Background on her career and current roles. 5:18 – She can teach you how to milk a cow 6:37 – Why she feels it’s important to get involved. 8:13 – Is there a disconnect between leadership and CRNAs 11:42 – Money is the great equalizer. 16:53 – What does Julie think about CRNAs that are non-members. 18:10 – Even if you don’t want to be political, paying dues is essential.  19:38 – The story of how she get involved in leadership roles so early. 23:30 – What’s it like serving on one of these leadership boards? 26:10 – What can we do to get the younger professionals more involved? 28:24 – What has your typical day looked like during your presidency? 33:28 – Favorite thing she’s done in a leadership role. 35:33 – Tell us something interesting about you.  39:25 – Sharon has one shameless request before we go.

You can argue that the passage of direct reimbursement in 1986 was one of the most significant lobbying achievements in healthcare. This process took much of the decade and spanned seven AANA presidents, including Dick and Sandy Ouellette, CRNA. We revisit those momentous years and learn more about all the hard work that went into getting direct reimbursement.   Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-79-the-path-to-direct-reimbursement-with-dick-sandy-ouellette-crna/2523/    Download the CE Credit form here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf    Today's show schedule:  1:44 – We have a couple of our favorites with us today. 3:20 – Let’s get some background on this great lobbying achievement. 5:30 – What happened when the regulators tried to fix this reimbursement problem? 9:10 – The unintended consequences of TEFRA Seven Steps 11:22 – Healthcare costs over $3 trillion today. 11:50 – PPS and DRGs 15:25 – What we brought to legislatures when we first started pushing direct reimbursement. 17:27 – Things can change quickly. 19:38 – Difficulty understanding the numbers. 20:55 – What was the plan for economic survival? 24:25 – Direct Reimbursement created some conflict.    26:17 – Let’s talk the actual road to reimbursement from 1983-89. 31:53 – The passage finally happens and the announcement that followed. 32:45 – It took the effort of all the members to make this happen. 34:03 – What did they do back then without a DC office? 35:42 – It was just as difficult in the years following direct reimbursement. 40:55 – Did you think we’d still be dealing with issues three decades later? 43:25 – A big victory for nursing as a whole. 44:36 – Closing thoughts on how great of a time this is for CRNAs.

Our next guest in the Presidential Leadership Series is Deb Geisler, CRNA, who served as AANA President from 2001-02. Not only did she oversee some significant issues during her year in charge, but she’s also been a part of multiple committees through the years whose decisions have shaped direction of the profession.   Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/?p=2508    Today's show schedule:  2:37 – We’re still in quarantine and talking to Deb Geisler today. 3:15 – A former AANA president and a UNC graduate. 5:13 – Historical overview of the supervision battle with physicians. 8:53 – Here’s what the problem is with this supervision law. 11:53 – The letters that were being written to the legislature about nurse anesthetists. 12:22 – It’s a reimbursement issue.  15:07 – How the SODC began. 20:43 – The other goal for the SODC and how it was funded. 22:27 – The states were given funds in the form of a loan 25:21 – Helping states that were in position to be attacked. 27:12 – How was the dues increase embraced at the time? 31:51 – Being part of that committee is something she’s eternally grateful for. 34:04 – Some history on how regions were formed. 37:17 – She chaired the committee in 2003 to look at regional re-allocation 38:24 – A statistical analysis was done to see if the structure of the regions had anything to do with electability. 39:05 – The committee devised a study and sent it out to members to determine a course of action. 41:49 – From that study, the committee came up with a five region concept. 44:35 – How did people react to the regional suggestion.  46:16 – Sharon has always been a big fan of Deb. 47:33 – The most valuable leadership lessons that she’s learned through her career.

With so much uncertainty in our lives right now, it’s hard enough to figure out what’s going to happen over the next week much less the next year. But that’s what AANA CEO Randy Moore, DNP, MBA, CRNA, has spent a lot of time thinking about to help the organization and its members plan for the next year. Find out what he thinks will happen in the industry and the profession over the next 12 months.   Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/?p=2516    Today's show schedule:  1:03 – Jeremy just got back from a trip to the beach. 1:37 – Our guest today is Randy Moore, DNP, MBA, CRNA CEO of the AANA 2:07 – How this show idea came up. 3:55 – What is view of the impact of unemployment on healthcare delivery and reimbursement. 5:18 – Does this lead us further down the path of a single payer system? 8:16 – Will the reliance on foreign countries for drugs and supplies change? 10:37 – What could the future waves of COVID-19 look like for our country? 14:52 – What effects might we see on CRNAs and members of the AANA. 18:02 – Has there been an increase in the AANA help line during this time? 19:07 – Do you think rural hospital may close as a result of what’s happening? 21:20 – Will big hospitals acquire those hospitals and use them or close them? 22:31 – How does this improve telehealth? 27:58 – Where will elective care go over the next year? 33:48 – Another big winner out of this is commercial payers. 35:48 – CRNAs are in a great position as scope of practice is modernized.

You likely seek financial advice from lots of different sources. And some of those sources will certainly have good intentions, but they’ll often give bad financial advice. Let’s look at some examples and explore the reasons why we have to be very careful from whom we’re taking this important guidance.   Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/?p=2496    Get in touch with Jeremy's financial planning team: https://www.crnafinancialplanning.com/   Today's show schedule:  1:33 – How are we handling quarantine? 3:12 – Looking back on your life, what would you tell yourself 20 years ago that you know now? 5:22 – If you could go back to any age, what would it be? 6:39 – Quote of the week on the quickest way to double your money. 8:36 – Let’s take some listener questions. Mailbag question #1: I retired two years ago with more than million in my IRA, which I thought would be more than enough to give me the lifestyle I want. I’ll probably be fine but I get nervous every time I withdraw from my account because I don’t want to worry about running out. Am I worrying too much? 13:09 – Let’s talk about finance some more and talk about bad advice. 14:17 – Many people get their financial advice from their family. Sharon shares her experience. 17:13 – Why that advice from family might not be good for you. 18:02 – What about advice from friends? 20:48 – Getting financial advice from CPAs 23:26 – Listening to financial experts in the media. 25:02 – Money leads to a lot of arguments in marriage. 25:58 - Stats on the average amount saved by age group. 31:07 - Here’s how much Jeremy’s CRNA clients usually have saved. 31:36 - Here’s what to do if you need to improve your retirement savings. 32:05 - Final words of wisdom from Jeremy.

Workers in the healthcare industry have always prioritized others over self, and that sacrifice has grown even larger during the COVID-19 pandemic. That also means we have even less time for self-care and that’s leading to an increase in anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. We're joined by Linda Stone, DNP, MSN, CRNA, and Rigo Garcia, CRNA, to talk about what you can do to help someone that might be struggling and find out what resources are available to you on a state and national level.      Here all the contact info you need to access the many resources available:   888-883-8433 https://parkdalecenter.com/ https://parkdalecenter.com/support-the-front AANA 24/7 Helpline Number: 800-654-5167     Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/?p=2480        Today's show schedule:  1:55 – We’re joined today by Linda Stone. 3:16 – Rigo Garcia is also on the show with us today. 3:53 – Some background on Garcia and Parkdale.   5:02 – Today we’re talking about coping with the mental affects of COVID. 5:34 – What type of mental health issues is Linda seeing with SRNAs? 7:22 – What is Rigo seeing from CRNAs? 8:17 – Many nurses are facing serious mental health issues.   10:37 – Anxiety and depression has been common in the nursing profession for some time.    11:37 – How many people in our population have substance abuse issues? 13:33 – Why is it important for us to be talking about this right now? 14:42 – What are the signs that someone might be in trouble or needs help? 17:04 – What are some coping strategies you can use? 21:28 – What should you do if you suspect someone is dealing with mental health issues? 23:00 – Here are some of the resources that are available from the AANA.            26:49 – We all need to exercise more empathy as a society. 28:34 – What is Rigo hearing from people on the front lines? 30:03 – If you’re worried how someone might react if you attempt to help them, here’s some guidance. 32:57 – The problems Parkdale is seeing during this health crisis. 36:10 – What resources are available to SRNAs? 38:31 – There will likely be long-term effects from COVID-19. 40:00 – Final message from Linda. 40:37 – Final message from Rigo.

Healthcare continues to evolve every year with the industry becoming more complex in the process. As changes happen, it’s important for CRNAs to be educated and put in a position to have a voice in local and national policies. Angela Mund, CRNA, has made this the focus of her career and she joins us to discuss ways to get our young professionals involved in advocacy.   Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/?p=2454    Download the CE Credit form here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf    Today's show schedule:  1:50 – Angela Mund joins us for the show today.  2:02 – Background on Angela’s 22-year CRNA career. 2:48 – Engaging new graduates in healthcare advocacy is an important topic. 3:40 – What’s the optimal route for nurses to study health policy? 4:56 – Is it best to catch nurses while they’re young? 5:21 – Why is this more important now? 6:05 – How do we make sure our profession is educated about policy? 7:40 – Are there any programs that help foster this interest in politics to younger CRNAs? 9:13 – The AANA mid-year assembly 11:49 – What advice would you give other program directors? 13:19 – The difference in generations within the CRNAs. 16:07 – How did Angela ‘fall into’ a leadership role? 17:20 – How do you address the CRNAs that don’t to be involved in politics? 19:14 – We’re all lobbyists whether you know it or not. 20:50 – If you don’t want to get involved at a national level, what about the local level? 25:26 - Final message from Angela on getting involved in healthcare advocacy.

On this special episode of Beyond the Mask, we sat down with many of the candidates running for a position on the 2020-21 AANA Board of Directors. Hear more about their qualifications, their goals, and their vision for the future of CRNAs.   Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-73:-candidate-interviews-for-2020-aana-election/2460/    Learn more about the candidates from the AANA here: https://www.aana.com/candidates   Today's show schedule:  1:01 - Message from Jeremy Stanley about this episode.   President-elect 2:04 - Heather Rankin, DNP, MBA, CRNA - Alabama 9:23 - Maribeth Massie, PhD, MS, CRNA - New York   Vice President 12:57 - Angela Mund, DNP, CRNA - South Carolina 17:56 - Debra Diaz, DNP, CRNA, APRN, CDR - Florida   Treasurer 23:02 - Sonya Moore, DNP, CRNA, CCRN - Ohio   Director - Region 2 26:17 - Janet Setnor, MSN, CRNA - Virginia   Director - Region 3 28:52 - LTC Peter Strube, DNAP, CRNA, MSNA, AP - Wisconsin   Director - Region 6 32:06 - Jeffrey Molter, MBA, MSN, CRNA - Ohio   Director - Region 7 33:56 - Erik Rauch, DNP, CRNA, NSPM-C - Florida 37:06 - Dru Riddle, PhD, DNP, CRNA, FAAN - Texas

Jamie Bailey, CRNA and Jamie Chamberlain, CRNA are the motivated women running a popular social media fitness account that promotes the balance between working and working out. They joined us on the podcast to share their story, tips for beginners, and how they stay motivated even when they aren’t.    Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/?p=2419    Today's show schedule:  2:00 – We’re excited for this conversation.    2:22 – Welcome in our guests today. 2:55 – Give us some background on yourself and how long you’ve been doing this.    4:29 – How they started working out together. 5:35 – The early morning workout schedule.  6:07 – What time do you go to bed? 6:57 – What’s the key to getting started down this fitness path? 8:18 – Working out in the morning changes your entire mood for the day. 9:14 – What’s the key to staying motivated? 10:27 – Do you hold yourself accountable? 11:18 – Strong Instagram following 13:57 – What eating routine do you have? 18:14 – It’s important to make it fun. 19:07 – What fitness person motivates them? 21:28 – What’s the Sweat App? 22:53 – Do other CRNAs connect with you? 24:13 – What’s the best way to get started if you haven’t worked out in years? 26:09 – Sharon shares a story about a friend who went from smoking to breaking a running record. 27:42 – A final message from the Jamies. 

Our presidential leadership series rolls along with a visit from Jackie Rowles, MBA, CRNA, ANP-BC, FAAN, who served as AANA President in 2009-10. She brought a background in pain management to the position and led the organization through a transitional period for the board. Not only has she made a significant impact on the profession, but she continues to be a leader at the International level.    Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/?p=2336    Today's rundown:  2:47 – Welcome in our guest Jackie Rowles, who gives us a quick overview of her career.  3:42 – Jackie’s dad was an amazing person and took such an interest in nurse anesthesia. 7:08 – How she had been recruited into a pain management practice before becoming president.  9:12 – In October of 2008, they had their first AANA sponsored pain management education and the timing worked out for her. 10:14 – Pain management has come full circle and has been legitimized and appreciated today. But it took 15 years. 11:11 – The VA Pain Act was signed.  12:49 – What were some of the internal issues she dealt with during her presidency? 15:34 – Why it was different working with John Garde. 17:04 – John Garde made the change of Executive Director smooth but he got diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. 21:08 – After John’s funeral, Jackie became interim Executive Director during the final weeks of her presidency.  22:33 – Sharon shares her memory of Jackie during that time and the story about a cruise they were taking together.   25:15 – A couple more highlights that Jackie wants to document.  31:13 – The most valuable leadership lessons she learned.  36:05 – What message would you give new CRNAs? 37:25 – If she could pick any other profession, what would it be? 39:07 – Jackie’s final message to everyone.  

Over the past year, we’ve published a handful of shows that have given listeners a chance to earn continuing education credits through the AANA. Today we’re beyond excited to reveal that this opportunity is expanding, and we have all the details on this special episode.   Read more and get additional details here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/?p=2411    Today's show rundown:   1:08 – Listeners gave us this wonderful idea. 1:32 – Time for the big announcement! 2:11 – How the credits breakdown. 2:25 – Class A vs Class B 4:01 – This is one of the most exciting things we’ve been able to announce lately.   4:48 – Class A credits require an evaluation piece.  

This is the conclusion to the story about Tafford Oltz, CRNA, and his antitrust victory in the late-80s, which came to our attention during a previous podcast. Find out the details to the depositions, how a few of the anesthesiologists were caught lying, and how a couple became expert witnesses. Plus, we’ll find out how it all ended and how much time and money went into the case.   Get part one here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-67-the-story-of-crnas-an-antitrust-victory-with-tafford-lori-oltz-part-1/2348/    Read more about this episode and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/?p=2391    Today's show rundown:  2:04 – Pre-trial settlements and the summary judgement 3:08 – Taff and Lori had a lot going on at this time. 4:19 – After the first depositions, Taff got a surprise call. 6:03 – Demands came to fire them. 7:22 – The remaining three anesthesiologists were each deposed but conspired to not tell the whole truth. 8:11 – In the meantime, St. Peter’s Chief of Staff received a subpoena with instructions.  9:15 – Taff tells the story of the last two anesthesiologists and how depositions went down. 10:20 – First settlement was offered but rejected by the Oltzs. 10:41 – Let’s shift to post-trial rulings. 14:42 – How long did it take to close this case and the costs associated? 16:02 – The court ordered a settlement conference and required all 24 hospital board members to attend. 16:45 – Taff details settlement money. 18:30 – Final thoughts on this experience from Taff.    21:15 – How CRNAs can use this case. 23:29 – Final thought from Lori on MDAs and CRNAs

This is the story about Tafford Oltz, CRNA, and his antitrust victory in the late-80s, which came to our attention during a previous podcast. When we heard it, we had to talk with Taff and his wife Lori - also a CRNA - to hear how it all happened. It’s a fascinating story that hinges on a manilla folder and you’ll hear all the details that led up to the trial in part one.   Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/?p=2348    Today's rundown:  2:30 – We think this is going to be one of the most interesting podcast we’ve done. 3:50 – Background on the Oltz vs St. Peter’s Community Hospital case. 3:47 – Tafford Oltz and his wife Lori tell us about their background. 4:54 – The couple just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. 5:15 – How their employment was structured in the 70s and how the relationship with St. Peter’s began. 9:23 – Taff shares one specific patient story he still remembers. 9:56 – The medical landscape in Montana in the mid-70s. 10:31 – When the third MD arrived, he informed the vascular surgeon the use of a CRNA was medical malpractice. 11:46 – Here’s how a typical day looked for Taff with a 100-mile commute. 13:05 – What changed with his situation? 14:45 – The story turns because of a folder. Taff explains. 17:40 – Lori shares details of what was actually written in some of the letters. 19:38 – How was that working relationship after finding out about their plans? 21:52 – How the lawsuit began. 22:45 – What anti-trust litigation is and the three things you need for a case. 27:07 - Many courts aren’t familiar with anti-trust cases. There had only been one prior in Montana. 28:41 - Once they started investigating, they found St. Peter’s market power near 84%.  30:31 - The hospital produced a letter that the anesthesiologists were increasing charges by 10%. 32:58 - How do you choose legal representation for a case like this and what were the costs? 37:15 - How important were other cases at the time? 44:17 - The role Lori played during the trial. 46:07 - To be continued…

As we continue to devote our attention to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, let’s move our focus to the aid options for CRNAs. On this episode, we’ll break down the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act and explain the ways in which you might be able to get some financial relief during these difficult times.   Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-68-cares-act-what-crnas-need-to-know-about-coronavirus-aid/2376/    Click here to download the PDF with more CARES Act FAQs: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/CRNA-FP-BTM-CARES-Act-FAQs-V4.pdf    Today's rundown:  1:41 – Here’s the topic for this episode. 2:53 – Will CRNAs be able to benefit from the cash payments the stimulus will provide? 4:18 – What options do people have for withdrawing money from retirement accounts? 6:33 – You need to have coronavirus-related reasons for taking advantage of this option. 7:28 – If you’re diagnosed with coronavirus, does it qualify for workers’ comp? 8:16 – Are you still required to take your RMDs this year? 9:38 – What unemployment benefits are available? 12:12 – The loan options available to small business owners. 15:43 – Paycheck protection program could be very beneficial for CRNAs  22:05 – The government is acting quickly and might be rolling more out. 23:14 – Employee retention credit 25:02 - The AANA is also providing relief 27:32 - Let’s all do little things to help each other

When we finally make it through the worst of the COVID-19 outbreak, there will be stories from across the country about heroes on the front lines that saved lives and prevented disasters. Nurses everywhere are battling the virus, and one millenial SRNA is giving them a voice now through an anonymous platform.   Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/?p=2370    See the Mission for Masks form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqX7mNJv4cZtJTAsyb9ZEf-9VOxlXk9xwVehO8sy0h5XKbbg/viewform    Today's rundown:  2:56 – Welcome in our guest Sonja Schwartzbach, BSN, RN, CCRN 3:45 – Sonja explains what her book is all about.   5:02 – Sharon found out about Sonja just recently and the impact she’s been making.   6:16 – How she started her Instagram account and found a way to use it to build the nursing community. 8:38 – She’s been doing a lot of work involving COVID-19 right in a hard hit area and describes where the biggest needs are. 9:48 – She started the Mission for Masks Google Form template to anonymously collect stories and got a lot of feedback immediately. 11:29 – These strains are happening across the country, not just in CA, NY, and WA. 12:59 – This is giving nurses a platform to speak out and share info from the frontlines. 15:10 – The history of retaliation in the nursing profession. 18:16 – What else has happened since the article came out in the The New York Times? 19:44 – Sonja shares some of the stories she’s hearing around the country right now. 21:33 – ‘There’s a sense of such helplessness.’ 23:45 – Hopefully we come out of this and are much more prepared for an outbreak like this. 27:28 – Wrapping up the conversation with a final message from Sonja.   

When we talk about COVID-19, our attention goes immediately to our own cities and states, but the US is one of more than 150 countries dealing with the pandemic right now. To get an update on how CRNAs around the globe are being impacted, we talk with IFNA President Jackie Rowles, MBA, CRNA, ANP-BC, FAAN.   Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/?p=2363    Today's rundown:  1:42– Jackie Rowles updates us on some of the headlines globally, which countries are being impacted, and how students are being called to help. 7:06– Jackie details her visit to Brussels before returning back to the US. 8:27– How is everyone holding up around the world? 11:32– We’re all going to deal with a learning curve through this ordeal but we also have to do an in-depth analysis after to become more prepared. 12:40 – Do countries have the personal protective equipment that they need? 13:49– Why was the US so underprepared? 20:28– The bottomline is there’s just so much uncertainty with this and it’s impacting employment. 23:16– Teamwork rises above the politics and we’re all having to come together. 25:26– There’s a demand for healthcare and the elective procedures will come back strong. 28:04– We need to take more precautions when we’re traveling. 32:07 – Jackie’s final message about being blessed to serve the IFNA on behalf of our country.

No one could have predicted the outbreak we’ve seen from COVID-19, and it’s served as a wake up call for many people. We’ve all been impacted financially or emotionally or both, and now we’re getting a lot of questions about how we can manage finances when income is up in the air. On this bonus episode, we’ll look at the options you have during this uncertain time.     Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/bonus-episode-covid-19-has-impacted-my-income-what-are-my-options/2358/    Contact CRNA Financial Planning here: https://www.crnafinancialplanning.com/    Today's rundown: 1:32 – Everyone is being impacted financially and emotionally right now. 4:08 – Things can change in an instant, like employment status, so you need to have an emergency fund. 7:19 – Roles and responsibilities for CRNAs are even changing during this pandemic. 10:09 – A lot of CRNAs are worried right now about income.   14:30 – Can I file for unemployment? 16:47 – What if you work for a company/hospital and get reduced hours? 18:09 – Options for hospital-employed CRNAs 22:03 – How is the unemployment amount calculated? 24:27 – Hopefully we all learn a lot from this experience once it passes.   26:32 – Basic financial steps you need to be taking everyday. 30:32 – Don’t forget that tax deadlines have been pushed back. 32:50 – Jeremy’s final message for everyone.

Nursing continues to grow its presence in politics and no one represents those achievements better than Bethany Hall-Long. The Lt. Governor of Delaware became the first nurse in the country to hold that esteemed position and she joins the show today to talk about the importance of being involved and having a voice in policy-making.   About our guest: https://ltgov.delaware.gov/    Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/?p=2353    Today's rundown:  1:44 – We’re excited to welcome Bethany Hall-Long on the show. 2:19 – Bethany gives us a little background on herself and career.   4:15 – The Coronavirus shows why it’s so important to having the calming voices of nurses in the policy-making world. 5:30 – Sharon begins the conversation with a story about connecting with Bethany. 6:44 – Where did Bethany’s interest in a political career come from? 9:32 – Take us back to your first election and what lessons you learned from that? 14:09 – Why should nurses be involved in policy? 16:11 – What are some of the risks when nurses aren’t at the table? 19:02 – If no one is speaking for nurses, who will? 20:04 – We’re seeing examples of this with COVID-19.   21:44 – Nurses seem to have the makeup to be strong leaders. Why don’t they run very often? 25:31 – Bethany will be joining the candidate school for nurses at Yale. 29:08 – If you could choose another profession, what would it be? 32:19 – Bethany leaves us with one final message.