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Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs

Beyond The Mask Podcast
Anesthesia
CRNA
Nurse Anesthesia
Nurse Anesthesia Education
Artificial Intelligence
AANA
Crnas
Mental Health
CRNA Education
Mentorship
Patient Safety
Advocacy
Substance Use Disorder
CRNA Community
Healthcare
Nursing Education
Patient Care
Nursing Anesthesia
American Association Of Nurse Anesthetists
Continuing Education

A podcast for the CRNA industry. Discussing the important issues that happen both in, and beyond, the operating room. With Sharon Pearce, DNP, CRNA, FAANA, FAAN and Jeremy Stanley, EA, CFP, AIF. Innovations & opportunities for CRNAs & APRNs. Visit our website for more great information beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ and to learn how you can get CE Credit as a CRNA just by listening to the podca... more

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In this episode recorded at AANA Congress in Boston, Levi and Mackenzie explore the military CRNA careers of Jan Setnor, MSN, CRNA, Col. (Ret), USAFR, NC, and Greg Collins, DNP, CRNA. Both guests have experience providing anesthesia in deployed envir... more

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Experienced clinicians often develop techniques that work and that can make change difficult. But “we’ve always done it this way” can also keep better tools and safer workflows from getting a fair look. In this episode, Scott Imus, EdD, MSN, CRNA and... more

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Scholarship can feel like one more impossible responsibility for busy nurse anesthesia educators, but it often begins with something much simpler: a question. Why are we doing it this way? Is there a better approach? What are we seeing that the liter... more

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What does the nurse anesthesia profession look like outside the United States? At the IFNA Congress in Australia, Sharon and guest co-host Kevin Chem sit down with Toñi Ballesteros Barrado for a firsthand look at practice in Spain. Their conversation... more

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Recent Guests

Scott Imus
CRNA, discussed Aeris Airway and clinical practice
Episode: “We’ve Always Done It This Way” - Breaking Clinical Habits in Deep Sedation
Wendy Monrad
CRNA, discussant and user of Aeris Airway
Episode: “We’ve Always Done It This Way” - Breaking Clinical Habits in Deep Sedation
Jenni Ross Majumdar
Nurse scientist, MSK Cancer Center; editor-in-chief of Journal of Nurse Anesthesia Education; tenure-track assistant professor at Hunter Bellevue School of Nursing, CUNY
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; Hunter College/CUNY; Journal of Nurse Anesthesia Education
Episode: Airway Exchange – Ep 28 – Making Time for Scholarship in Nurse Anesthesia
Toñi Antonia
Spanish nurse anesthetist
Spanish healthcare system
Episode: A Day in the Life of a Nurse Anesthetist in Spain
Dazjia Green
NARA President
NARA
Episode: Grade 1 View – S2, E20 – How NARA is Building Community for Future CRNAs
Omar Durand
NARA VP
NARA
Episode: Grade 1 View – S2, E20 – How NARA is Building Community for Future CRNAs
Jennifer Stewart-Glenn
Associate Professor of Nursing, Kaler School of Doctor of Nursing Practice Program
Kaler School of Doctor of Nursing Practice
Episode: Airway Exchange – Ep 27 – Preparing Students for the Emotional Impact of Perioperative Loss
Crystal Hunnicutt
Director of Southwest Operations at the DNAP program, Virginia Commonwealth University; educator and researcher in nurse anesthesia education
Virginia Commonwealth University
Episode: Airway Exchange – Ep 27 – Preparing Students for the Emotional Impact of Perioperative Loss
Tracy Young
Nurse Anesthesiologist, entrepreneur and president-elect of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA)
AANA / Essential Anesthesia Management
Episode: Grade 1 View – S2, E19 – CRNA Leadership, Advocacy & Entrepreneurship with AANA President Tracy Young

Hosts

Sharon Pearce
Host of Beyond The Mask; CRNA with leadership and advocacy background
Jeremy Stanley
Co-host; CFP and CRNA industry advocate

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 234 ratings
  • Episode 57

    Flippant and arrogant when attempting to overcome PTSD in MY own career.

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    1
    Matt98368
    United Statesa year ago
  • Relevant conversation and topics

    Love the honest and approachable hosts and content that is the current conversations happening in today’s OR’s, break rooms, and personal spaces…. Always learn and grow from the information

    Audible
    5
    jennifer Andersen
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love the honest and approachable hosts and content that is the current conversations happening in today’s OR’s, break rooms, and personal spaces…. Always learn and grow from the information

    Audible
    5
    jennifer Andersen
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love this so much!

    This is the best podcast! I love the guest array.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Princess Priss Pot
    United Statesa year ago
  • Inspiration for the Relentless Pursuit of Excellence

    I’m a devoted listener as an RN aspiring to become a CRNA. Hearing from AANA leaders, CRNAs who have overcome barriers, and pioneered innovation has pushed me to reach higher than I considered possible. Thank you for what you are doing in this space!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KeepCalmAndPushTheSux
    United States2 years ago

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Audience appreciates historical context and real-world application in CRNA topics.
Many listeners cite motivation to explore side projects and career growth while staying connected to clinical practice.
Episodes are valuable for CRNAs seeking leadership, education, and entrepreneurship content.
Listeners praise the dynamic hosts and insightful guests, noting a practical, uplifting tone.

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Grade 1 View – S2, E20 – How NARA is Building Community for Future CRNAs
Q: What are some current activities and opportunities NARA offers?
NARA runs conferences, scholarships, mission trips, giveaways like scrub caps and textbooks, and online resources to connect residents with mentors, sponsors, and regional directors.
Grade 1 View – S2, E20 – How NARA is Building Community for Future CRNAs
Q: What is NARA and how does it support residents?
NARA is a national, resident-led organization focused on creating a supportive community, offering leadership opportunities, professional development, and networking with sponsors to help residents grow and connect.
A Day in the Life of a Nurse Anesthetist in Spain
Q: Can you tell us your background and how you became a nurse anesthetist?
Toñi describes completing a four-year nursing degree, followed by six months of practice and then pursuing master or postgraduate training in anesthesia, with the focus on developing competencies and eventual autonomous practice.
Grade 1 View – S2, E19 – CRNA Leadership, Advocacy & Entrepreneurship with AANA President Tracy Young
Q: What's your best piece of career advice you've received so far?
The advice was to embody the three A's—accessible, affable, and amicable—because people want to work with you, will offer leadership opportunities, and will help you grow professionally.
What Nurse Anesthesia Looks Like in Finland
Q: So to become a nurse anesthetist in Finland, walk me through that, exactly what you have to do to become a nurse anesthetist.
Three and a half years' education leading nowadays only to general nursing, followed by on-job training with senior nurses, varying from three months to a year depending on the unit.

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A show focused on the CRNA ecosystem, exploring innovations, leadership, education, and entrepreneurship within anesthesia practice. Episodes often mix practical clinical insights with career development, policy context, and forward-looking tech discussions (AI in education, data registries, practice diversification). Notable angles include leadership tracks for CRNAs, startup-style innovation within nursing, and a recurring emphasis on education, mentorship, and professional advocacy. The format tends to feature industry leaders, educators, and practitioners sharing actionable guidance, real-world case studies, and historical context that helps listeners navigate the profession's evolution and opportunities beyond the bedside.

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1. Anesthesia and Critical Care Reviews and Commentary (ACCRAC) Podcast
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5. The Nurse Anesthesia Podcast

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