Employing an Effective Mentoring Program to Recruit, Retain, & Increase Satisfaction for CRNAs

As CRNAs look for ways to attract and retain good people, mentorship programs might be the key to growing the profession. Together with co-host Tracy Castleman, DNP, CRNA, APN-A, FAANA, Abby Bisch, DNP, CRNA and Elvira Sayfutdinova, MSN, CRNA join the show to share what they’ve learned about building a successful mentorship program in St. Louis. With personal anecdotes and wisdom, they’ll provide a clear picture of their initiative's success, from easing new hires into a high-pressure setting to fostering enduring professional relationships.   Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: How Abby and Elvira got into the profession and became involved in mentorship. Formal CRNA mentorship programs are underutilized and should be adopted by more anesthesia departments. The many benefits of a formal CRNA mentorship program and how it improves our profession. The goal of the program is to ensure newly-hired CRNAs have all the tools & guidance they need to succeed. The crucial elements you need to include to employ a successful CRNA mentorship program.   Learn more about their mentorship program: https://anesthesiology.wustl.edu/patient-care/crna/crna-mentorship-program/   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   Donate to Our Heart Your Hands here: https://www.ourheartsyourhands.org/donate 

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