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Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs

Beyond The Mask Podcast

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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52:21

The Power of Failure and Its Impact on a Growth...

Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs ·

2026/04/09

In a profession built on precision and high stakes, mistakes often come with shame, silence, and self-doubt. Failure is something every clinician experiences but almost no one talks about it. What if those moments are actually key to becoming a better provider?In this episode, Stephen Pilot, DNP, CRNA, APN explains how embracing failure can transform both clinical performance and personal growth. Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode: 💥 Failure Is Inevitable 🧠 Growth vs Fixed Mindset 🤝

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34:16

Airway Exchange – Ep 15 – Sim Wars: A New Way to...

Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs ·

2026/04/07

What if learning could be both highly effective and a genuinely fun experience? In this episode, we explore an innovative approach to CRNA education that blends simulation, competition, and teamwork to create deeper engagement and better outcomes for students. AANA Chief Science & Practice Officer Shayne Hauglum, PhD, CRNA, APRN, joins the show to share how “Sim Wars” is reshaping the way students learn by focusing on communication, leadership, and team dynamics instead of just technical

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25:48

How GLP-1 Medications Are Changing Anesthesia Practice

Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs ·

2026/04/02

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy have exploded in popularity for diabetes treatment and weight loss, but their rapid rise is creating new considerations for anesthesia providers. As more patients arrive for procedures while taking these medications, CRNAs and anesthesia teams must navigate evolving guidelines, potential aspiration risks, and uncertainty about perioperative management.In this episode, Amy Reed, Ph.D, CRNA returns to discuss the latest research and recommendations

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55:29

Strong Skills, Weak EI: A Dangerous Combination

Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs ·

2026/04/01

Today we’re taking listeners beyond technical skill and into one of the most critical yet often overlooked competencies in the operating room: emotional intelligence. In a profession defined by precision, timing, and high-stakes decision-making, the ability to understand and manage emotions can be just as vital as mastering airway management or pharmacology. Joining the conversation is Brian Barry, who brings a powerful perspective on how emotional intelligence shapes not only individual performance

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37:20

Grade 1 View – S2, E7 - What to Expect in CRNA...

Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs ·

2026/03/31

The transition from classroom to clinical rotations can be both exhilarating and nerve-wracking as expectations, personalities, and environments vary from day to day. Knowing what to expect can help ease the anxiety and better prepare you for this critical period of training. Today, all of our hosts are back together to break down what clinicals actually look like from the student perspective. Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: ⏰ Show up early and prepared 🧠 Know your patient inside

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54:24

What’s Really Happening in Healthcare Staffing Right...

Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs ·

2026/03/26

Healthcare is evolving rapidly, and nowhere is that more evident than in the anesthesia workforce. In this episode, Sharon and Jeremy sit down with Scott Becker, founder of Becker’s Healthcare, to explore the current state of staffing, education, and economic pressures shaping the industry.Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode: 🏥 The anesthesia shortage isn’t solved 👩‍⚕️ CRNAs are critical to the system 📉 Medical education is part of the problem ⚖️ Workforce expectations are

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44:27

Airway Exchange – Ep 14 - How Virtual Reality Is...

Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs ·

2026/03/24

What if CRNA students could practice critical anesthesia skills over and over again without limits, without pressure, and without risking patient safety?In this episode of Airway Exchange, Louisa and Erin explore how virtual reality is transforming nurse anesthesia education. Joined by Katie Cole, DNP, CRNA, CHSE and Kelly Wiltse Nicely, PhD, CRNA from Emory University, we’ll dive into how VR simulation is being integrated into training for foundational skills like intubation, induction sequences,

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39:58

CRNAs at a Crossroads: Reimbursement, Workforce, and...

Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs ·

2026/03/19

The nurse anesthesia profession is navigating a period of rapid change. From reimbursement cuts and workforce shortages to evolving practice models and federal policy battles, the decisions being made today will shape the future of CRNAs for decades to come. In this special live taping recorded at the West Virginia Association of Nurse Anesthesiology meeting, Sharon sits down with AANA President Jeff Molter to discuss the biggest challenges facing the profession and how CRNAs can stay engaged in

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54:19

Rescue, Reduce, Prevent: The New Era of PONV Management

Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs ·

2026/03/18

In this episode, we explore the Fifth Consensus Guidelines for the Management of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting, the latest international update designed to guide clinicians toward more effective prevention and treatment strategies. These updated recommendations reflect a growing body of research and introduce several important shifts in how anesthesia providers approach PONV. From expanded use of multimodal prophylaxis to greater emphasis on risk reduction strategies and post-discharge nausea

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45:47

Grade 1 View – S2, E6 - An International Nurse’s Path...

Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs ·

2026/03/17

In this episode, Nicolas and Kelsey sit down with Tarcisio Gois dos Santos, BSN, RN, SRNA an internationally educated nurse from Brazil who is now an SRNA at the Mayo Clinic. As workforce shortages persist, the profession is evolving and hospitals are hiring more nurses educated outside of the United States. We’ll explore the realities of applying to CRNA school as an international nurse and discuss the differences in nursing education across countries.Here’s some of what we discuss in this

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25:51

Empowering First Responders Through a Naloxone...

Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs ·

2026/03/12

The opioid crisis continues to impact communities across the country, and in many overdose situations, police officers are the first people to arrive on the scene. That reality inspired a powerful community initiative led by CRNA student Krystin Jones. Her DNP project focuses on training law enforcement officers to recognize opioid overdoses and confidently administer naloxone, a medication that can reverse the effects of an overdose and potentially save a life.Here’s some of what you’ll hear in

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40:45

Airway Exchange – Ep. 13 – Preparing CRNA Educators...

Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs ·

2026/03/10

In this episode of Airway Exchange, Jiale (Gary) Hu, PhD, RN, FAAN joins the conversation to explore how AI is reshaping the way we teach, learn, and prepare future CRNAs. He’s currently the Director of Research and Global Outreach in the Department of Nurse Anesthesia, and his scholarship focuses on enhancing knowledge translation in healthcare environments, with a lot of his current projects encompassing AI integration in healthcare education. We’ll go beyond

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38:41

Surviving Dirty John: Lessons from a CRNA Survivor

Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs ·

2026/03/05

Today’s episode is one of courage, survival, and reclaiming your voice. Tonia Bales, CRNA and author of When You See It: How I Outsmarted and Outlasted Dirty John, shares her deeply personal story of manipulation, coercive control, and psychological abuse. While the world knows the headline-grabbing “Dirty John” narrative, this conversation takes us behind the scenes to explore how even strong, capable professionals can be targeted and trapped by someone hiding in plain sight.Here’s some of what

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35:51

Grade 1 View – S2, E5 – Impactful Leadership From...

Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs ·

2026/03/03

In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8, this episode of Grade 1 View highlights the power, resilience, and impact of women shaping the future of nurse anesthesia.Dr. Bimpe ‘Bebe’ Adenusi shares her remarkable journey from clinical chemist to CRNA, educator, program director, national leader, and founder of the Nigerian American Nurse Anesthetist Association. With authenticity and humility, she reflects on the mentors who shaped her path, the challenges of stepping into leadership, and the

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40:39

Mentorship Matters: The Impact of Effective...

Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs ·

2026/02/26

Becoming a CRNA isn’t just about mastering pharmacology, physiology, and airway skills. It’s about mentorship. In this episode of Beyond the Mask, Kelly Elmore, DNP, APRN-CRNA joins the show to discuss one of the most critical and often overlooked elements of nurse anesthesia education: preceptorship training. From bridging classroom theory to real-time clinical decision-making, preceptors are the link between knowledge and confidence. And when that experience goes well, it can shape a career. When

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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...

Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs ·

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...

Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs ·

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...

Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs ·

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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