We’ve stressed the importance of having CRNAs in clinical leadership positions as well as local government positions, but it’s equally valuable to have our peers in academic leadership roles as well. That’s why we’re excited to welcome Angela Mund, DNP, CRNA, back onto the show to talk about her new position as a department chair at the Medical University of South Carolina. In the first few months, she’s learned quite a bit about many different divisions and she’ll share some of that with us along with helping young CRNAs that are considering a similar path in academia. Read more: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-157-why-having-nurse-anesthesia-academic-leadership-matters/3101/ Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf Make a Memorial or Tribute Gift to the AANA: https://www.aana.com/docs/default-source/foundation-aana-com-web-documents-(all)/memorial-and-tribute-gift-summary.pdf?sfvrsn=de8545b1_0 What we discuss in this episode: 4:36 – Welcome in Dr. Mund 5:44 – Her academic background 8:51 – What divisions she oversees 11:30 – Learning curves 13:45 – How did she get this role 15:25 – Advocating for CRNAs 19:29 – Favorite part of this role 21:42 – Biggest challenges 24:31 – How her experience as a CRNA has helped 28:28 – CRNAs that want to go this route 37:40 – Impact of moving to the doctorate 41:51 – Quality and quantity of students increasing 47:44 – Closing message from Angie

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