Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs

Perioperative Cannabis Implications for Anesthesia Providers with Dr. Daniel King

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The rate of cannabis use has exploded exponentially in the past 10 years and the widespread consumption demands us to be knowledgeable on the topic. D...

Demystifying Awake Intubation

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Awake tracheal intubation is a procedure that many of us rarely perform. In this episode, Jeremy and Sass focus on the indications for awake intubatio...

Lessons Learned in the State Legislature with Taylor Rehfeldt, CRNA, and Sydney Davis, CRNA

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’re back with another great interview from our trip to the mid-year assembly in Washington D.C. as Sharon and Tracy Castleman, DNP, CRNA, APN-A, F...

The Cartelization of Heathcare: The Alarming Statistics Behind Healthcare Profits

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The healthcare industry is at a crossroads financially as Americans struggle to cover medical costs and profits soar following the COVID pandemic. Th...

“Cric It While It’s Hot” - Surgical Cricothyrotomy

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cricothyrotomy is what’s known as a High Acuity Low Occurrence (HALO) procedure. Meaning anesthesia providers do not often perform this procedure, b...

The Incomplete CRNA Financial Plan

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're excited to share that Beyond The Mask has been recognized in the 18th Annual People's Choice Podcast Awards. We're nominated in two prestigious ...

CRNAs and Law Enforcement: The Parallels of Managing Pain and Having Compassion

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're excited to share that Beyond The Mask has been recognized in the 18th Annual People's Choice Podcast Awards. We're nominated in two prestigious ...

Topical Thunder: An Awake Intubation Technique That Works

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Even though awake intubations are rare, this procedure is still relevant. In fact, this is an anesthesia airway management technique that continues to...

A Conversation with AANA Daniel D. Vigness FPD Award Winner Kris Rohde

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we bring you another wonderful conversation from our trip to the mid-year assembly in Washington D.C. Sharon and Tracy Castleman, DNP, CRNA, APN...

How Does the AANA Attract More Young Members? Let’s Ask Two Students

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

During our trip to the mid-year assembly recently, Sharon and Tracy Castleman, CRNA were having a conversation about declining student membership at t...

Awake Flexible Intubation: The Down & Dirty

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Jeremy & Sass talk about the flexible intubation technique and some troubleshooting tips that may help you while placing an E...

Early Anesthesia: Dagmar Nelson and Nurse Anesthesia After the Trial (Part 2)

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In part two, we'll go on an exploration to uncover the untold chapters of Dagmar’s post trial years and witness how her victory reshaped the landsca...

Early Anesthesia: The Life and Trial of Dagmar Nelson (Part 1)

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Most people know about Dagmar Nelson in terms of her being involved in the only court trial ever to test the legality of nurses administering anesthes...

Managing Perioperative Crises With a Cognitive Template

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jeremy and Sass review the high points of an article published in the April 2023 AANA Journal by Barry Swerdlow, MD and Lisa Osborne-...

Meet Lokum: A New Tech Company Designed to Connect CRNAs to Employers

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The nursing industry is filled with so many bright and talented people and today’s guest is just another example of that. Ayoade (Joy) Ademuyewo, DN...

Overcoming Physical Limitations: Brett Fadgen’s Road to Anesthesia

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jeremy and Sharon were up in Hershey for the PANA Spring Symposium and hosted a live taping of the podcast with Brett Fadgen, MSN, CFRN, CRNA. If you ...

Strengthening Advocacy Efforts with the AANA’s New Deputy Chief Advocacy Officer Ingrida Lusis

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We had a chance to spend some time with the new AANA Deputy Chief Advocacy Officer Ingrida Lusis during our time at the mid-year assembly to learn mor...

Ep 249: Anesthesia Considerations for Cannabis

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cannabis has several medicinal uses and is legal in several states. More and more patients are using cannabis as a medication for anxiety, pain manage...

Ep 248: Hear from the Candidates for 2023-24 AANA Board of Directors

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Voting started this week for the next round of AANA Board of Directors elections, and we want to help you get to know your candidates a little better....

Ep 247: The Commission for Nurse Reimbursement with Rebecca Love

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The issue of reimbursement is one that we’ve covered from many different perspectives on this show but now it’s time to take the problem into our ...

Ep 246: POCUS of the Cricothyroid Membrane

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Emergency cricothyrotomy is a rare, but incredibly important procedure that can be lifesaving. A primary step when performing a cricothyrotomy is corr...

Ep 245: Your Bank Account Might Be Ready for Retirement, But Are You?

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of the things you find out about CRNAs as they approach retirement is that their bank account might be ready for retirement but they might not be....

Ep 244: Military CRNAs – Lessons Learned & Lives Well Lived

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The military isn’t a career path for everyone but those that choose that life get an experience and training that can’t be found anywhere else. To...

Ep 243: A Crisis of Malignant Proportions

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Malignant Hyperthermia (MH) is a rare and dreaded complication specific to anesthesia. It’s a systemic hypermetabolic syndrome that can result in se...

Ep 242: The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Creating a Preferred Workplace for CRNAs

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re excited to dive into a topic we’ve been very curious about with a guest we’ve had the pleasure of interviewing previously. Tom Davi...

Ep 241: Top Retirement Planning Mistakes CRNAs Need to Avoid

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a CRNA who feels lost in the complicated world of retirement planning? With many different accounts and investment options, it’s easy to mak...

Ep 240: The Anatomy of Acute Stress & Strategies to Manage It

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We all experience acute stress. Sometimes on a daily basis. In this episode Jeremy breaks down acute stress and talks about the anatomy and physiology...

Ep 239: What Can Be Done to Solve the Nursing Shortage?

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

More nurses are leaving the bedside every year and it has created a shortage nationally. If you’re listening to this podcast, you probably already k...

Ep 238: Having a Plan B – Why CRNAs Should Consider a Side Hustle

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The CRNA profession continues to be a strong career path that allows you to comfortably save for retirement, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t a...

Ep 237: To DNP or Not To DNP

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Many CRNAs are returning to school to earn their Post-Master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice but is it worth it to spend the time and money to earn ano...

Ep 236: 3 Updated Guidelines for Neuromuscular Blocking Agents

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Even in 2023, residual paralysis from neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBA) is still a problem. Recently a task force developed by the ASA released gui...

Ep 235: 2023 AANA Update with CEO, Bill Bruce

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Bruce, MBA, CAE, took over as the CEO of the AANA last summer so we caught up with him to get an update on how the organization has progressed ov...

Ep 234: The State of Nursing Today with Becky Patton

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We focus quite a bit on specific people or issues in nursing, but it’s always great to take a few steps back and take a high-level view of the profe...

Ep 233: The Treatment for Hypovolemic Shock

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hypovolemic shock is the final shock state in this series of episodes that focuses on the identification, management, and differential diagnosis of di...

Ep 232: If You’re Not At The Table, You’re On The Menu with Wisconsin Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Every year it seems like more and more nurses are taking an active interest in politics, both local and regional, and today’s guest is someone who’...

Ep 231: How to Care for People with a Substance Use Disorder

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nearly all of us have been in a situation where we’ve noticed something off or not right about someone we work with or someone we know but we didn’...

Ep 230: The Best Options for Push-Dose Vasopressors

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s not uncommon to use push-dose vasopressors for blood pressure management in anesthesia practice. Maybe even more so now than in the past. Jerem...

Ep 229: $80 Billion Going to the IRS: What Does it Mean for CRNAs?

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Last year, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law, and one of the items that received many of the headlines was the $80 billion a...

Ep 228: Betty Lank’s Role in Boston Children’s Hospital

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The 20th century was filled with advancements in nursing and anesthesia with much of the innovation coming in the world of pediatrics. One of the wom...

Ep 227: Crisis Checklist for Cardiogenic Shock

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You’re quietly sitting behind the drape and all of a sudden you see significant dysrhythmias on the ECG during an operation. Now what? In this episo...

Ep 226: The Need for More State Nurse Legislators

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We talk all the time about the lack of nurse representation in policy-making positions, but that doesn’t make the data any less surprising. Today we...

Ep 225: An Inside Look at Lobbying for Your State Association

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

During our visit to the NCANA meeting last fall, we had the opportunity to host a live podcast about lobbying for your state association and we had th...

Ep 224: ASA 2022 Difficult Airway Algorithm Update

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The latest update to the ASA Difficult Airway Algorithm has a number of key changes that Jeremy and Sass will take you through in this episode of the ...

Ep 223: Starting Your Own Aesthetic Injectables Practice

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Necessity is the mother of invention and today’s guest is a living example of that. Suzanne Jagger, DNP, CRNA, APRN, was on vacation in Fiji when sh...

Ep 222: The Experience of a WWII Nurse Anesthetist & the Lessons Learned

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When you look back over the history of nurse anesthesia, the most forgotten group of nurses might have been those that served the country during World...

Ep 221: Name That Shock State

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Before a CRNA ever gets to the operating room to perform anesthesia, they need to be thoroughly prepared for what they might face. Having checklists t...

Ep 220: Financial Therapy for CRNAs

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

CRNAs face stressful situations every day but that doesn’t always prepare them to deal with the obstacles that life can throw your way, especially w...

Ep 219: The Future of Healthcare & Anesthesia with Scott Becker

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As we put the finishing touches on another year, we didn’t want to use this time looking backward. Instead, we want to zoom out and get a better ide...

Ep 218: Respiratory Q&A Test Prep

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’re shifting gears a bit in this episode by focusing on the examination side of anesthesia and hosting our first ever Q&A episode. Since ...

Ep 217: Doctoral Project Review – Optimizing Transition from SRNA to CRNA

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we bring on our first DNAP candidate, Gerald Murphy, MS, CRNA, APRN, to share his Doctoral Scholarly Project and use this platform as the diss...

Ep 216: Identifying & Treating Imposter Phenomenon as a CRNA

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s not something people openly talk about but feeling like you’re professionally inadequate happens to a lot of people. This is known as imposte...

Ep 215: Anesthesia Management for Septic Shock

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today Jeremy and Sass talk about the third type of distributive shock, septic shock. They review the need-to-know info for this shock state based on...

Ep 214: Where is VA CRNA Practice Headed?

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The VA CRNA practice has been a topic of importance for a while because the VA hospital is the largest healthcare system in the country and currently ...

Ep 213: Moral Injury and Nurse Anesthesia

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With the increased distress and rationing of care that arose during the COVID-19 pandemic, the topic of Moral Injury (MI) has started to garner much m...

Ep 212: Thankful for the AANA and Its Ongoing Efforts for CRNAs

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It hasn’t been the easiest year for a lot of people, but we know there’s still plenty to be grateful for as we approach another Thanksgiving. Spec...

Ep 211: Anesthesia Management for a Pheochromocytoma

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

CRNAs and SRNAs/RRNAs have asked us to give them the essential information needed to manage different OR cases. Episodes they can listen to while on t...

Ep 210: The Dangers of Button Batteries & the Immediate Care Required

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When Sharon visited the NCANA meeting in Wilmington, she sat through a lecture full of people with children and grandchildren that were panicked lis...

Ep 209: Tips for Getting the Right CRNA Job with Lt. Col. (ret) Tom Davis

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

CRNAs continue to be in high demand so finding a job isn’t always the challenge, but how do you go about identifying and landing the right job? Thom...

Ep 208: Crisis Checklist for Neurogenic Shock

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we’re going to continue discussing our crisis checklists and the ones that relate to distributive shock specifically. Let’s talk ...

Ep 207: Normalization of Deviance and Production Pressure for CRNAs

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When you look at how critical mistakes happen in the workplace, the normalization of deviance is often the culprit. You can find examples of this in a...

Ep 206: From the OR to the C-Suite with Randy Moore

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Randy Moore, DNP, MBA, CRNA, left his role as the AANA CEO about a year ago to take over as Chief Anesthetist Officer at NorthStar Anesthesia. It was ...

Ep 205: Case Management for Thyroidectomy

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As we continue our case series on these clinical episodes, we’re going to start out by talking about surgical procedures and pathology related to th...

Ep 204: CRNA Strong – Inspirational Stories from Four CRNAs

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our profession is filled with incredible individuals who are resourceful and know how to make the most out of whatever comes their way in the operatin...

Ep 203: The Future of Anesthesia with NorthStar CEO & CAO

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There’s been a huge strain put on the anesthesia business in recent years due to the way that hospitals and surgeries have changed, and there’s so...

Ep 202: Case Management and Crisis Management – Anaphylactic Shock State (Part 1)

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As we begin our new clinical episodes of Beyond the Mask, we’re kicking things off with a case management and crisis management series on the differ...

Ep 201: Why Member Engagement from Everyday CRNAs Is Vital to the Health of the AANA

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Every member of the AANA is taking an active approach by paying dues and being a part of the organization, but the success of the AANA relies on parti...

Ep 200: Exploring the Power of Nursing and Its Future Impact on Healthcare

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As we celebrate the release of our 200th episode, it seemed fitting to shine the spotlight on the profession as a whole and the people who devote the...

Ep 199: Olive Berger, CRNA – Founding Member of the AANA

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The early years of anesthesia were a time when nurses proved just how valuable they were as this new world was being explored. Olive Berger, CRNA was ...

BONUS: We Have an Exciting Show Announcement to Make

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve been waiting for a little while to let the cat out of the bag but it’s finally time to make an exciting announcement about the future of the...

Ep 198: An Upcoming Opportunity for All Doctoral Students

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Earlier this year we spoke to Marianne Cosgrove, CRNA, DNAP, APRN, PhD, on the podcast and she emailed us later about a student that would like to com...

Ep 197: Healthcare Provider Wellness and Self-Care

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If COVID taught us anything, it’s that it’s just as important for healthcare workers to take care of their own health as it is to take care of oth...

Ep 196: Trying to Solve the Healthcare Credentialing Problem

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Any CRNA who’s gone through the credentialing process knows how inefficient and frustrating it can be. There’s got to be a better way right? Andi ...

Ep 195: Meet the New AANA CEO, Bill Bruce

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The AANA introduced its new CEO earlier this summer and Bill Bruce, MBA, CAE has already hit the ground running. So what does a non-CRNA bring to the ...

Ep 194: Norwegian Anesthetist’s Story of Saving a Drowning Infant

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes it’s about being in the right place at the right time, but even more than that, it’s about taking action to help a fellow human when the...

Ep 193: A Nurse for Sheriff? History Could Be Made

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nurses are uniquely qualified for the responsibilities that come with holding a public office, which is why we’re seeing more and more campaigning. ...

Ep 192: Effective Federal Advocacy Starts at Home

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The great thing about being an advocate for nurse anesthetists is that anyone can have an impact no matter where they live. Many federal legislators s...

Ep 191: Decreasing Healthcare Disparity Through Improved Diversity

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve probably already noticed that most of our colleagues in nurse anesthesia look pretty similar. Through innovation and educational pipelines, t...

Ep 190: Using Neuroscience for Daily Direction and Coping Mechanisms

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Each of us faces our own battles every day, some of which are much more difficult than others. No matter what mental health challenges you’re dealin...

Ep 189: Catherine Lawrence, First Nurse to Administer Anesthesia

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this look back through the history of nurse anesthesia, we’ll tell you the story of Catherine Lawrence. This Civil War nurse became the first to ...

Ep 188: How Innovation is Changing Nursing

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The nursing profession has always been the backbone of the healthcare system but it’s time to start thinking bigger. The talent and determination fo...

Ep 187: Panel on Incivility and Bullying with the Nebraska State Association

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jeremy and Sharon took part in a panel discussion on incivility and bullying within the CRNA workplace and educational system. Speaking alongside memb...

Ep 186: Empowered Women Empower Women

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

None of us get to where we are without the help and guidance of other people. We rely on mentorship from our peers to lift us up and empower us to acc...

Ep 185: 9 Tax Saving Strategies for CRNAs with an S Corporation

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With more and more CRNAs shifting to 1099, it’s time to start thinking about how to best position yourself from a tax standpoint as your finances ch...

Ep 184: CRNA Manpower – Trends from the Past Decade & a Look Into the Future (Part 2)

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re continuing the conversation with Nancy Bruton-Maree, CRNA, and Sandy Ouellette, CRNA, on the history of CRNAs in the workforce. In part ...

Ep 183: CRNA Manpower – The History of Shortages and the Studies That Followed (Part 1)

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Over the past five decades, quite a bit of attention has been paid to the challenges facing the CRNA workforce, especially when numbers dropped signif...

Ep 182: The Push for Full Practice Authority for VA CRNAs

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

More than 1,000 CRNAs work with the Veterans Health Administration and they can’t operate with full practice authority like their counterparts servi...

Ep 181: The CRNA Coroner – Another Avenue to Serve

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As more and more CRNAs are trying to find their place in the political setting, Jennifer Banek, CRNA found her own path to serving. In 2020, Banek was...

Ep 180: Lobbying for CRNAs – How to Influence State Legislatures and Agencies

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you want an eye-opening perspective on lobbying and what it takes to influence lawmakers, this will be an episode you don’t want to miss. Bob Guy...

Ep 179: Ukranian Born to New York State President – Meet Yana Krmic, CRNA

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Few people in our profession represent what it means to be a CRNA more than Yana Krmic, MSN, CRNA, APRN. Born in Ukraine and raised in Siberia before ...

Ep 178: How Cochrane Collaborates to Promote Evidence-Based Decision Making

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The healthcare industry has always depended on collaboration to advance medicine and improve care for patients. Much of that collaboration comes in th...

Ep 177: The Path to Full Practice Authority in the Air Force

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The fight to give CRNAs full practice authority continues in states across the country but there have been some important victories along the way. All...

Ep 176: Meet Candidates in the 2022 AANA Elections

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The AANA Elections to appoint 2022-2023 board and elected committees will open on April 19 and members will have two weeks to cast their votes. We had...

Ep 175: Why More Nurses Need to Be Elected to Congress

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As we approach another round of midterm elections, we wanted to introduce you to one of the few nurses around the country that hopes to represent her ...

Ep 174: Anesthesia Practice Considerations When Dealing with a Methamphetamine Patient

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With the rise in methamphetamine use across the country, CRNAs need to be prepared to provide anesthesia to a substance use disorder patient. Jenny Kr...

Ep 173: When Guessing Goes Wrong for CRNAs in Retirement

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When planning for retirement, many CRNAs end up guessing at some of the most important questions. You’d never enter an operating room unprepared so ...

Ep 172: Remembering the True Leadership of Patrick Downey

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In November of 2021, the AANA lost a great man in Patrick Downey. This former president and patriarch of the Diamond Club served as a CRNA for more th...

Ep 171: Health and Wellness for the CRNA

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Long hours and high stress is typically a recipe for poor health, which is why it’s always good to get a reminder to put ourselves and our bodies fi...

Ep 170: The History of TEFRA and How It Changed Anesthesia

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Forty years have passed since the Tax, Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) became law and this piece of federal legislation changed the way p...

Ep 169: CRNA Advocacy in Pennsylvania and the Lessons Learned

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we want to shine the advocacy spotlight on the work being done by CRNAs in Pennsylvania, who have helped drive some significant changes in their...

Ep 168: A Free App Created to Improve Anesthesia

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Time is of the essence in the operating room, and it’s important that you’re able to track down the information you need as quickly as possible. T...