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Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs

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

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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CRNAs receive extensive clinical training, but many enter the workforce with little understanding of billing, contracts, taxes, leadership, practice economics, or what it actually takes to run a business. As the profession continues to evolve, it’s m... more

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Obstetric anesthesia can quickly become a balancing act between reliable pain control, hemodynamic stability, and the individual needs of each patient. And when it comes to adjuncts, more medication does not always mean better care.

In this episode,... more

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The path to becoming a CRNA is rarely a straight line, and the person you become along the way matters just as much as the credentials you earn. No one knows that more than Anna Jobe, DNP, CRNA, who went from being a cardiovascular surgical ICU nurse... more

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Nurses spend their careers advocating for patients. But what happens when they take that advocacy beyond the bedside and into the halls of government?

Recorded live at the Texas Association of Nurse Anesthesiology State Meeting, Sharon and Jeremy we... more

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Recent Guests

Suzie Newell
OB anesthesia clinician, associate professor, author and SONAR co-founder
Society of Obstetric Nurse Anesthesiology and Research
Episode: Evidence-Based Adjuncts in Obstetric Anesthesia
Anna Jobe
CRNA, educator, content creator, and co-founder of Confident Care Academy
Confident Care Academy
Episode: Grade 1 View – S2, E23 – Finding Your Voice in Nurse Anesthesia
Holly Jeffreys
Nurse practitioner, rural healthcare leader, and candidate for the Texas House
Episode: From the Bedside to the Ballot: Why Nurses Belong in Politics
Donna Howard
Texas State Representative and former nurse
Texas House of Representatives
Episode: From the Bedside to the Ballot: Why Nurses Belong in Politics
Kelsey Muir
Nursing anesthesia resident at Villanova University
Villanova University
Episode: Airway Exchange – Ep 30 – What CRNA Students Wish Their Educators Knew
Nicolas Alexander
Nursing anesthesia resident at Midwestern University and co-host of Grade 1 View
Midwestern University
Episode: Airway Exchange – Ep 30 – What CRNA Students Wish Their Educators Knew
Ann-Chatrin Linqvist Leonardsen
Norwegian nurse anesthetist, professor, researcher, and IFNA educational committee member
International Federation of Nurse Anesthetists
Episode: How Norwegian Nurse Anesthetists Became Advanced Practice Leaders
Kevin Chem
Guest co-host at the International Federation of Nurse Anesthetists congress
International Federation of Nurse Anesthetists
Episode: How Norwegian Nurse Anesthetists Became Advanced Practice Leaders
Beth Wilkes
CRNA, educator, advocate, and AANA fellow with more than two decades of anesthesia experience
AANA
Episode: Vaping and Anesthesia: The Risks You Can’t Ignore

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 235 ratings
  • Episode 57

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

    Apple Podcasts
    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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From the Bedside to the Ballot: Why Nurses Belong in Politics
Q: What do CRNAs do to develop a relationship with their legislator or future legislator before we need something?
Howard recommends meeting elected representatives and their staff in their districts, explaining how policy affects local communities, and showing up consistently to testify and advocate. Jeffreys adds that inviting legislators to clinics and introducing them to patients can make local needs concrete and influence their views.
From the Bedside to the Ballot: Why Nurses Belong in Politics
Q: What do you see as the biggest health care workforce challenges in Texas right now?
Jeffreys emphasizes recruiting people committed to nursing and preserving its patient-centered purpose. Howard points to insufficient numbers of healthcare workers, barriers in the education and clinical-placement pipeline, and severe gaps in maternal healthcare access across Texas.
Grade 1 View – S2, E23 – Finding Your Voice in Nurse Anesthesia
Q: What is your best piece of advice that you have ever received?
Jobe shares advice from Chrissy to follow an anxious thought through to its end. Considering what would happen after a feared setback can make it seem less powerful and help someone see that they can cope.
Grade 1 View – S2, E23 – Finding Your Voice in Nurse Anesthesia
Q: Do you feel like you were naturally confident or is that just something you were like, you know what, I'm just going to jump in?
Jobe says she was not naturally confident and often felt out of her depth. Repeated study and practice helped her realize she could learn what she committed herself to, and she encourages people to ask for opportunities because fewer people say no than they may expect.
Evidence-Based Adjuncts in Obstetric Anesthesia
Q: Do you explain neuraxial opioids to patients with a history of substance use disorder and seek their consent?
Newell says she discusses the rationale and the goal of reducing postoperative opioid needs, and obtains the patient's agreement. If the patient declines, she considers alternatives such as dexmedetomidine.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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