Today we’re honoring the life, leadership, and lasting influence of Betty Horton, PhD, CRNA, FAAN, a woman whose impact on nurse anesthesia education spans generations. With her passing on December 27, 2025, we wanted to revisit the conversation we had with her five years prior about the evolution of education and accreditation in nurse anesthesia, something that she cared about tremendously. This conversation captures Betty’s wisdom, humility, and unwavering commitment to lifting others rather than highlighting herself. The show originally aired July 2, 2020, and we’ve asked Jackie Rowles, DNP, MBA, MA, CRNA, ANP-BC, NSPM-C, FNAP, FAANA, FAAN, the founder and president of Our Hearts Your Hands Inc, and Sandy Ouellette, CRNA, DS (hon), Med, FAAN, vice president of Our Hearts Your Hands Inc., to share a few of their thoughts on her lasting legacy before we begin. Listening now, her words carry even greater meaning. They reflect the wisdom, humility and steady leadership that defined her life's work. We invite you today to listen not only with your ears, but with your heart. It’s an honor to share her voice once more. Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode: 🕊️ The life and legacy of Betty Horton in nurse anesthesia 📚 How accreditation standards transformed education and safety 🌍 Global impact through IFNA and the APAP program 🤝 Navigating political and professional challenges with integrity 🌱 Mentorship, service, and building pathways for future generations Read the AANA’s obituary for Betty: https://www.aana.com/news/in-memoriam-betty-horton-phd-crna-faan-1936-2025/ Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ The 1099 CRNA Institute: https://aana.com/1099 Get the CE Certificate here (and directly submit to the NBCRNA): 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 Now you can watch the show on YouTube! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCknrmkRxiwtYk7LUjSV6wmw?sub_confirmation=1

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