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Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs

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 https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ and to learn how you can get CE Credit as a CRNA just by listening to the podcast. Don’t miss our special series on CRNA History, CRNA Personal Finance & Retirement,

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46:28

Airway Exchange – Ep. 12 – Scholarly Writing & Peer...

Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs ·

2026/02/24

Writing for a grade is one thing. Writing to contribute to a scientific conversation is something entirely different.In this episode of Airway Exchange, Dr. Edwin Aroke, an internationally recognized CRNA pain scientist and Editor-in-Chief of the AANA Journal, joins hosts Erin and Nickie to talk with us about scholarly writing and peer review. His scholarship has resulted in over 60 peer-reviewed publications and many nationally and internationally presentations on pharmacogenomics,

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36:41

The Anesthesia Crisis We Need to Address with Dr....

Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs ·

2026/02/19

CRNAs are in demand. Salaries are strong. Jobs are plentiful. So why is Dr. Randy Moore sounding the alarm?In this episode, Randy joins Sharon and guest host Kevin Chem, DNP, CRNA to unpack his viral Substack article, “No One Is Coming to Save Us.” The core message is uncomfortable but clear: while anesthesia organizations remain divided over turf and titles, payers are quietly reshaping reimbursement policy in ways that could have long-term consequences for both CRNAs and anesthesiologists. Here’s

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57:35

Optimization ≠ Clearance: Setting the Record Straight...

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2026/02/18

This week, Lynn and Garry sit down with guest Dru Riddle to tackle one of the most misunderstood and increasingly problematic concepts in perioperative care: the idea that patients can be “cleared” for anesthesia by non-anesthesia providers. While well-intentioned, this language blurs professional boundaries and creates real risks for patients and anesthesia teams alike. The goals for this show are to help you be able to: Differentiate between preoperative medical optimization and anesthesia

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29:44

Grade 1 View – S2, E4 – Advocacy in Action: Why SRNAs...

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2026/02/17

Advocacy can feel intimidating, especially as a student. But what if your future scope of practice, reimbursement, autonomy, and even student loan access are being shaped right now? Mackenzie and Levi recently attended Lobby Day in Florida and Nicolas went to Capitol Day in Arizona. Kelsey asks them about their experiences and advice for other SRNAs. You’ll learn more about what advocacy events actually look like, how they prepared, what surprised them most, and the powerful realization that

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43:41

The Fab 4 & the Power of Relationships in the CRNA...

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2026/02/12

In this special episode, the conversation goes beyond anesthesia, leadership, and practice models and into something just as essential: friendship, health, and wellness. In a profession that is demanding, high‑stakes, and often isolating, the relationships CRNAs build with one another can be a powerful source of strength.Sharon is joined by longtime friends Jackie Rowles, DNP, MBA, MA, CRNA, ANP-BC, NSPM-C, FNAP, FAANA, FAAN, Tracy Castleman, DNP, CRNA, APN-A, FAANA, and Carole Doyscher, CRNA,

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42:33

Airway Exchange – Ep. 11 - Inside EDGE: The...

Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs ·

2026/02/10

Recorded live at the EDGE Conference, this special episode brings all four hosts together for an honest, reflective conversation about what makes this meeting so meaningful for CRNA educators, and why it continues to matter more than ever.Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode: 🎓 The Value of EDGE for Educators - Why this conference remains a cornerstone for faculty connection and growth. 🤝 Mentorship, Networking, and Community - How relationships shape educator confidence and career

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32:31

Reimagining the Oral Airway: Innovation Born in the OR

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2026/02/05

Oral airways have looked basically the same for nearly a century despite dramatic changes in patient populations, sedation practices, and monitoring standards. What if a simple design change could bring significant improvements to safety and efficacy? In this episode, CRNA John Brown and entrepreneur Jason Keen of Arete Medical Devices share the story behind a newly designed oral airway that aims to solve problems anesthesia providers have quietly worked around for decades.Here’s some of what

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52:48

Authority Without Aggression: Leadership Skills Every...

Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs ·

2026/02/04

Incivility doesn’t always announce itself loudly—it often creeps in quietly, becoming normalized in high-stress clinical environments. In this episode, Lynn and Garry are joined by leadership veteran Meri Gilman-Mays, CRNA, DNP to continue a candid conversation on addressing incivility in nurse anesthesia.Part two of this conversation shifts from recognizing incivility to actively addressing it through leadership. We’ll challenge the notion that leadership requires a title, highlighting how CRNAs

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40:55

Grade 1 View – S2, E3 - Culturally Competent Care and...

Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs ·

2026/02/03

Representation in nurse anesthesia is about access, excellence, and belonging. It’s the responsibility of every CRNA to help shape the future of the profession in a way that affords opportunity and access to anyone who wants to pursue that goal. In this episode, hosts Nicolas and Kelsey are joined by two influential leaders in nurse anesthesia advocacy, Lena Gould, EdD, CRNA, FADLN, FAANA, FAAN and Vincent Ford, DNAP, CRNA, to talk candidly about diversity, mentorship, and responsibility. Here’s

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42:17

The McMechans & the Origins of the CRNA–Physician...

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2026/01/29

From the very beginning of nurse anesthesia, opposition was organized, strategic, and relentless. Two central figures who devoted their careers to making anesthesia a physician-only specialty in the United States in the early 1900s were Frank and Laurette McMechan. Today, we’ll examine their lives and professional impact in this historical episode with our show historians Nancy Bruton-Maree, CRNA and Sandy Ouellette, CRNA.Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode: 🔥 Who Frank and Laurette

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41:12

Airway Exchange – Ep. 10 – How the Best CRNA Programs...

Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs ·

2026/01/27

Accreditation can feel overwhelming, but when done well, it’s not a once-every-ten-years scramble. Dr. Angie Mund joins us this week to help reframe accreditation as an ongoing leadership practice that shapes program culture, faculty development, and student outcomes.Drawing on decades of experience as a program director, department chair, and national leader, Dr. Mund explains what’s usually true long before a successful COA site visit ever begins. Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this

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51:27

Embracing AI: The Future of Anesthesia Care

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2026/01/22

Artificial Intelligence has become much more than a buzzword. It’s transforming industries as it rapidly evolves, and the big question for CRNAs is what does this mean for anesthesia providers? Sharon and guest co-host Larry Sears, CRNA sit down with CRNA educator and technology thought leader Richard Wilson, DNPA, CRNA, FAANA to explore how AI is quietly reshaping perioperative care, education, and decision-making in the operating room. Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode: 🤖 Generative

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53:44

Culture Matters: How Everyday Behaviors Shape CRNA...

Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs ·

2026/01/21

Workplace culture in anesthesia doesn’t just live in policies or mission statements, it shows up in hallways, handoffs, and yes, even the lounge. In Part I of this conversation, Lynn and Garry welcome guest Meri Gilman-Mays, CRNA, DNP, for an honest, thoughtful conversation about incivility in the perioperative environment and how it quietly shapes the daily experiences of nurse anesthetists.Part I focuses on awareness as the first step toward change. By helping CRNAs recognize incivility in its

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43:01

Grade 1 View – S2, E2 – Applying to CRNA School -...

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2026/01/20

Applying to CRNA school can feel overwhelming—stats, GPAs, ICU experience, GRE scores, interviews, and endless comparisons to peers and strangers alike. It’s easy to talk yourself out of applying (or reapplying) so today we’re going to back the curtain on the application process and share our real, unfiltered journeys to CRNA school. Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: 📄 What the CRNA application process really feels like 🚫 Handling rejection, waitlists, and “not this cycle” moments 🧠

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40:28

CRNAs in Business: The Journey From Clinic to...

Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs ·

2026/01/15

More CRNAs are stepping beyond the operating room and building something entirely new, and this episode dives into what that transition truly looks like. Today, we’re sitting down with Joshua Olson DNP, CRNA, CRNA educator, and co-creator of the Ollivate app, a gamified learning platform designed to help CRNAs earn CEs and residents prepare for boards in a calmer, more effective way. Want to know what it’s like to transition to entrepreneurship, the challenges of non-clinical business, and what it

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41:53

Airway Exchange – Ep. 9 – Lessons Learned from the...

Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs ·

2026/01/13

As we kick off the new year, all four hosts are back for a discussion that every nurse anesthesia program will face at some point. We’re sitting down together for a candid, experience-driven conversation about what accreditation really looks like from the inside, whether you’re a program director, faculty member, or educator preparing for your first review.Drawing from multiple accreditation cycles, on-site visits, and self-study efforts, the panel discusses what works, what surprises programs, and

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44:07

Celebrating the Exceptional Life & Legacy of Betty...

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2026/01/08

Today we’re honoring the life, leadership, and lasting influence of Betty Horton, PhD, CRNA, FAAN, a woman whose impact on nurse anesthesia education spans generations. With her passing on December 27, 2025, we wanted to revisit the conversation we had with her five years prior about the evolution of education and accreditation in nurse anesthesia, something that she cared about tremendously. This conversation captures Betty’s wisdom, humility, and unwavering commitment to lifting others rather than

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52:18

Not All Hypotension Is Thirsty: Rethinking Fluids in...

Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs ·

2026/01/07

In this episode of Anesthesia Alchemy: Lynn & Garry Unplugged, Lynn and Garry dive deep into the science and strategy behind Goal-Directed Fluid Therapy (GDFT), moving beyond dogma to deliberate, physiology-driven decision-making.Our guest, Richard Wilson, traces the evolution of perioperative fluid management from liberal “fill-the-tank” approaches to modern, data-informed strategies that respect the Frank–Starling relationship and the nuanced concept of fluid responsiveness. Along the way,

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35:47

Grade 1 View – S2, E1 – Passing the Mic: Meet the New...

Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs ·

2026/01/06

Season two of Grade 1 View begins with a transition featuring new voices, new perspectives, and the same commitment to honesty, community, and growth. As we hand off the torch to a new group of future CRNAs, founding host Olivia Conn, RN, DNP introduces the new host team: Nicolas Alexander, BSN, SCRN, CCRN; Levi Davis, BSN, RN, CCRN; Mackenzie Lane, BSN, RN, CCRN; and Kelsey Muir, BSN, RN, CCCRN. Through candid introductions and rapid-fire questions, you get to know the people behind the

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48:34

New Year, New Energy: Making Sense of the Evolving...

Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs ·

2026/01/01

We’re back once again for our annual conversation with NorthStar Anesthesia CEO Adam Spiegel and Chief Anesthetist Officer/Executive Vice President of Clinical Strategy Randy Moore, DNP, MBA, CRNA to provide us with a state of the profession as we begin 2026. They’re here to help us make sense of the ever-evolving anesthesia ecosystem by explaining what’s going on in our space right now and telling us where they think we’re headed.Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode: Current state

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