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Nurse Anesthesia
CRNA
Mid-Year Assembly
Mentorship
Washington, DC
Nurse Anesthesia Education
American Association Of Nurse Anesthesiology
Leadership
Alice Magaw
One Big Beautiful Bill Act
AANA
Why Become a CRNA
Motivation
CRNA Mentor Community
Networking
Advocacy
Capitol Hill
Admissions Process
Dual Degree Programs
American Association Of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA)

CRNA Mentor is a podcast for aspiring CRNAs. Each week I inspire, motivate, and mentor aspiring nurse anesthetists and help them achieve their goals. My name is Tyler Anderson, and I'm your host and CRNA Mentor. I've been a CRNA for nearly 10 years. I also serve as a nurse anesthesia educator, clinical preceptor, and the lead clinical coordinator at my level 1 trauma center.

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If you've spent any time exploring nurse anesthesia online, you've probably heard people talk about locums, 1099 practice, and the freedom and flexibility they can offer. But what do those terms actually mean? And how do they differ from traditional ... more

Most anesthesia providers assume that professional growth comes from increasingly complex cases, bigger hospitals, and higher-acuity patients. But what if growth can also come from stepping outside of what's familiar?

In this episode, I sit down wit... more

Many nurses aspire to become CRNAs. But long before you ever administer an anesthetic, something else has to happen first—you have to begin thinking differently.

In this episode, I sit down with Brandon Brueckner, a new SRNA whose experience as a Cr... more

Most people think of anesthesia as something that happens inside the operating room.

But what happens when anesthesia leaves the hospital?

In this episode of the CRNA Mentor Podcast, I sit down with Bonjo Batoon, CRNA, a staff nurse anesthetist at ... more

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Jake Bonnema
CRNA, advocate, PAC Chair, Illinois Association of Nurse Anesthesiology board member
AANA PAC, Illinois Association of Nurse Anesthesiology
Episode: 17: This Is How Future CRNA Leaders Are Built - Advocacy, Mentorship & Early Involvement
Seana Lee
First-year SRNA at Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)
Episode: 16: Networking That Actually Changes Your Outcome
Julianna Washington
Second year nurse anesthesia resident; class president; immigrant from Brazil
CRNA Student, North Carolina
Episode: 15: Success in CRNA School as an Immigrant: Juliana Washington on Rejection, Resilience, & Belonging
Dr. Michael Greco
Accomplished CRNA with 25+ years in education and program development; former director at Hofstra University, Columbia University, Barry University; current practitioner at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; Adjunct Professor; consultant on CRNA program design
Episode: 14: Dual Certification AGACNP/CRNA Programs
Kevin Chem
New graduate CRNA from Augusta University, ANA Wellness Committee member, former Grade 1 View host
Augusta University, ANA Wellness Committee
Episode: 13: From NAR to National Voice: Kevin Chem on AANA Involvement, Wellness, & Finding Your Place in Nurse Anesthesia
Matthew Thackston
Senior Director of Congressional Affairs for the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology
American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology
Episode: 12: Navigating AANA Mid-Year Assembly: What to Attend & How to Prepare for Capitol Hill (for RNs)
Madisyn Granoski
Nurse anesthesia resident at University of Scranton; student trustee with PANA
University of Scranton; Pennsylvania Association of Nurse Anesthetists (PANA)
Episode: 11: Inside CRNA School: Conferences, Advocacy, and Life as a Nurse Anesthesia Resident
Nikki D'Amico
Program Director at VCU
Virginia Commonwealth University
Episode: 10: RN/APRN Meet & Greet: How to Navigate the AANA Mid-Year Assembly with Confidence
Matt Faxton
Lead Lobbyist at ANA
American Nurses Association
Episode: 10: RN/APRN Meet & Greet: How to Navigate the AANA Mid-Year Assembly with Confidence

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Tyler Anderson
Host of CRNA Mentor Podcast; CRNA and educator; leader and founder of CRNA Mentor (personal brand)

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  • Awesome mission and vision!

    Love the episode and the CRNA Mentor brand! Excited for the many ways you are helping to inspire and mentor the next generation of CRNAs! Thank you for all you do!

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3: Why History Matters in Nurse Anesthesia
Q: How have TEFRA and Opt-Out shaped current practice and billing for CRNAs?
TEFRA introduced rules for physician supervision and billing, limiting the number of cases a physician could supervise, creating challenges for supervision during busy inductions, while Opt-Out enabled states to determine scope of practice, increasing flexibility and autonomy in many settings.
3: Why History Matters in Nurse Anesthesia
Q: What milestones helped professionalize the CRNA role and legitimize its credentials?
Key milestones include the formation of the AANA in 1931, the first certifying exam in 1945, and early adoption of continuing education requirements, establishing a framework for competency and professional standards.
4: Understanding the One Big Beautiful Bill Act & Its Impact on Nurse Anesthesia Education
Q: What can individuals do right now to advocate effectively?
Tailor personalized messages to reflect personal circumstances, sign up for advocacy alerts, and participate in the open-comment period; storytelling is highlighted as a powerful tool in advocacy.
4: Understanding the One Big Beautiful Bill Act & Its Impact on Nurse Anesthesia Education
Q: Daniel, can you share what the myth versus fact distinction looks like in the Department of Education's communications about loan caps?
Daniel explains that the document often reads defensively and lacks solid evidence or citations; the key takeaway is that there is little evidence supporting tuition reductions from lowering loan caps, and the claims require careful, fact-based scrutiny.
15: Success in CRNA School as an Immigrant: Juliana Washington on Rejection, Resilience, & Belonging
Q: You were invited recently to speak at the annual North Carolina State Conference. What does that moment mean to you?
It felt unreal and deeply validating, proving that mentorship and networking can elevate nontraditional paths; it underscored that sharing one's story can inspire others and help build a supportive community.

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