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The Power of Storytelling in Healthcare with Mary Ellen Miller
Every healthcare professional carries a story. Some are inspiring. Some are heartbreaking. Some quietly shape who we become as clinicians, educators, leaders, and people. But what happens when those…
Grade 1 View – S2, E12 - Building Community, Belonging, and Pride in Nurse Anesthesiology
June is Pride Month, and on this episode of Grade 1 View, Levi and Kelsey sit down with John Gianitsis, MSNA, CRNA and Carlota Izaguirre, DNP, CRNA and from the Nurse Anesthesiology Pride Foundation…
Life as an Anesthesia Director in Rural Alaska with Dr. April Erickson
Could you imagine working in a rural location where access is truly a lifeline for people? Today’s guest is April Erickson, DNP, CRNA, an Alaska based nurse anesthesiologist and anesthesia…
Airway Exchange – Ep 19 - CRNA Admissions: A New Approach to Candidate Assessment
What if CRNA school interviews have been measuring the wrong things all along? In this episode of Airway Exchange, Vicente Gonzalez, DNP, CRNA and Ann Miller, DNP, CRNA, faculty from Florida…
Florence Boswell: The Forgotten CRNA Pioneer Who Took to the Skies
Most CRNAs have never heard the name Florence Boswell. But maybe they should have. In this fascinating historical episode of Beyond the Mask, former AANA president Debra Malina, CRNA, MBA, DNSc, and…
Grade 1 View – S2, E11 – The Truth About Your First Year as a CRNA
What really happens after CRNA school ends? In this episode of Grade 1 View, former host Kevin Chem, DNP, CRNA returns to the show nearly a year into practice to talk honestly about the transition…
What We Learned at the IFNA Congress in Australia
What happens when anesthesia providers from around the world come together in one place? In this special recap episode of Beyond the Mask, Sharon is joined by Erin Foley, DNAP, MSNA, CRNA, FAANA, and…
Airway Exchange – Ep 18 - The Next Era of CRNA Education with Dr. Hallie Evans
What does the future of CRNA education actually look like? In this episode of Airway Exchange, hosts Nickie and Greg sit down with Hallie Evans, DNP, CRNA, APRN, CNE, FAANA, to explore some of the…
Why CRNAs Are Leading OB Care (And No One’s Talking About It)
CRNAs provide the majority of obstetric care across much of the country, especially in rural and underserved areas, the data hasn’t always reflected that reality. That disconnect is exactly what…
Inside the Heat: A Complete Anesthetic Deep Dive into HIPEC
Cytoreductive surgery with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) represents one of the most complex and physiologically demanding procedures encountered in modern perioperative…
Grade 1 View – S2, E10 – Advocacy, Education & the Transition to Becoming a CRNA
What really matters when you move from being a student to stepping into your role as a CRNA? In this special crossover episode recorded at the AANA Mid-Year Assembly in Washington, D.C., Levi Davis…
Meet the AANA Board of Directors Candidates for 2026-2027
The future of nurse anesthesiology leadership is on the ballot. In this special election edition of Beyond the Mask, you’ll hear directly from every candidate running in the AANA Board of Directors,…
Airway Exchange – Ep 17 – Advocacy & Mentorship Insights from Future CRNAs at Mid-Year Assembly
In this episode, we sit down with mentorship program participants Jon Casto, SRNA and Abigail Poss, SRNA, to find out what surprised them, what inspired them, and what they wish every future CRNA…
The Device That Could Change Airway Management Forever
Airway management hasn’t changed much in decades but that doesn’t mean it can’t be improved. As more procedures move into outpatient settings and deep sedation becomes more common, the need for…
Kratom in the OR – The Hidden Herbal Challenge
The perioperative environment is increasingly shaped by factors that extend beyond traditional pharmacology, requiring anesthesia providers to stay alert to emerging and often underrecognized…
Grade 1 View – S2, E9 – Why CRNA Advocacy Matters More Than You Think
Most SRNAs are focused on boards, clinicals, and landing their first job, but there’s another side of the profession that can shape your salary, autonomy, and long-term career more than you…
Can Cosmetic Procedures Complicate Anesthesia?
Aesthetic treatments like Botox and dermal fillers are more common than ever, but they may be creating hidden risks in the operating room. While these procedures are often viewed as routine cosmetic…
Airway Exchange – Ep 16 – Elevating CRNA Board Prep Through AI Innovation
For CRNA students, everything can come down to one moment: the board exam. But is it fair to measure years of training, clinical experience, and growth with a single high-stakes test? In this…
Should CRNAs Follow Financial Advice from Influential People?
There’s no shortage of financial advice available today, and much of it sounds confident, compelling, and even logical. But one of the biggest mistakes CRNAs can make is assuming that widely shared…
At the Edge of Control: Death, Dying, and the Anesthesia Provider
In this episode, Lynn and Garry explore the clinical, ethical, and deeply human realities of death and dying in anesthesia. From the illusion of control to the complexities of end-of-life…
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