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Ep. 139: Nursing, Politics, and the Future of Our Country with Ernest Grant, PhD, RN, FAAN
Many issues are facing our country right now and nurses will play a key role in helping communities move forward. As the most trusted profession, nursing should embrace that position and that’s what many leaders are trying to do. ANA President Ernest Grant, PhD, RN, FAAN, joins us on this episode to share his view on what he feels are priorities right now, how nurses can impact the future, and why representation is still crucial for the profession.
The Growing Threat of Inflation on CRNAs
As a dedicated and motivated CRNA, you have spent your entire career being an advocate for your patients in the operating room. You’ve put in countless hours, either as a W-2 employee or as a locum contractor, in a fast-paced career that can eventually afford you the freedom to retire comfortably.
Ep. 130: Generational Challenges and Opportunities in CRNA Education
Generational differences can often be the source of disagreements and misunderstandings. It happens in every profession and nurse anesthesia is no different. Erin Martin, CRNA, DNP, is the Program Director at the Mayo Nurse Anesthesia Program and has an incredible grasp on how and why each generation is different. She joins today to provide a thorough examination of these unique communication characteristics and how we can use them to improve education.
Ep. 128: How CRNAs Can Protect Their Greatest Asset: Yourself
It’s easy to assume that your employer insurance coverage will protect you during a catastrophic event, but that’s not necessarily the case. To truly cover your greatest asset as a CRNA, which is yourself and your ability to earn a living, a personal disability insurance policy can be a life saver. Today we talk with BrightThink Wealth Strategies insurance specialists Robert and Kyle Smith, who specialize in working with CRNAs, to learn about the why this coverage is so critical.
Ep. 127: A CRNA’s Experience Being Deployed to Afghanistan
Most people buy an expensive car or go on an outlandish spending spree when they’re in their late-40s, but Michael Rieker, CRNA, DNP, FAAN, isn’t like most people. Instead of doing any of those other things, he used his talent and skills in nurse anesthesia to join the Army Reserve, which led to him serving in Afghanistan. Today he’ll tell us about that experience and how it’s helped him in his current role at Wake Forest University.
Ep. 126: Gertrude Fife’s Lasting Impact on Education and the AANA
Agatha Hodgins earned notoriety as the founder of the AANA but a person right behind her often gets overlooked. That’s Gertrude Fife, the second president of the AANA, and she’s the next focus of our historical series. We look back on how she helped shape the organization and set the standards of education for CRNAs with the help of Nancy Bruton-Maree, CRNA, and Sandy Ouellette, CRNA.
Ep. 123: Remembering Steve Mund with a Past Conversation
The AANA and CRNA community suffered a great loss in March with the passing of Steve Mund, DNP, CRNA, CENP, FACHE. To help remember him and his legacy in the profession, Jeremy and Sharon wanted to go back and revisit a conversation they had with him in 2019 on the future of healthcare.
Ep. 122: How Goldie Brangman, CRNA, Broke Barriers Throughout Her Life
Goldie Brangman, CRNA, might be known best for becoming the AANA’s first African-American president, but there’s so much more to know about her life and career. Today we wanted to celebrate everything she accomplished, including helping save Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s life, and we do so with the help of Nancy Bruton-Maree, CRNA, and Sandy Ouellette, CRNA.
Ep. 120: The Secret Middle East Mission CRNAs Took Part In
It’s like a story right out of a Hollywood blockbuster. One that involves predawn flights, heavy military ammunitions, and a Crown Prince from the United Arab Emirates. Most importantly, it’s a secret mission involving CRNAs. Join us as we get the first-hand account of this 2017 covert operation from Lt. Col Laura Wiggins, CRNA, who was a part of this flight into Yemen.
Ep. 119: Advocating for CRNAs Using YouTube and Social Media with Jason Bolt, CRNA
You might know him as Bolt CRNA on social media. This new-age advocate for the profession has built a strong following through YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and now Tik-Tok. Find out how Jason Bolt, CRNA, began this journey as an ‘influencer’ and how he uses his platform to help educate current and aspiring nurse anesthetists.
How CRNAs Get Lost In The Financial World
If you’re like a lot of CRNAs, dealing with money isn’t always your top priority. That’s especially true during a year like we’ve experienced in 2020. It’s easy to put financial planning aside and worry about what’s immediately in front of you at work and at home.
5 Mistakes That Can Reduce A CRNAs Social Security Check
Many affluent investors, such as CRNAs, have not thoroughly contemplated how their Social Security benefits will affect their overall financial plan. In fact, countless high-income earners don’t think they will benefit from it.
How to Position Your CRNA Practice For A Buyout
Since 2013, anesthesia practices are selling to corporate buyers or merging with other groups at unprecedented rates.
What Do The Latest Industry Changes Mean for CRNAs’ Job Security?
Over the past few months, CRNAs across the country have been watching the industry change before their eyes. From the Michigan 68 to Mission Health System in North Carolina, job security has now become a significant concern.
What Should You Do After The Stock Market Decline?
Tips on what to do after a stock market decline!
Most CRNAs Are Plagued By Debt
This year marked a tipping point of wealth in the United States. While there are more affluent Gen Xers and Millennials than ever before, many are overwhelmed by debt.
