Join hosts Jeremy and Sharon in celebrating the sixth anniversary of Beyond the Mask, with over 400 episodes and a global reach in 125 countries. In this special episode, we reflect on the journey, the impact of the podcast, and share heartwarming stories from the nurse anesthesia community. From life-saving interventions to groundbreaking legislative support, we revisit some of our favorite memories of the show. Don't miss this milestone episode filled with gratitude, inspiration, and a look into future plans.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

• Some of our top memories from the show.
• Stories about people who we’ve connected with or impacted through the show.
• How the historical series with Nancy and Sandy began.
• The opportunities that have arisen out of this podcast.

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When we started the podcast years ago, we wanted to provide a platform for CRNAs to learn more about the profession and collaborate with other industry leaders to help grow nurse anesthesia. It’s exceeded all of our expectations as the podcasting world as a whole has exploded during that time as well. This has become a medium that can help revolutionize medical education and we’ll explore the impact of podcasting in this episode.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

• How we first learned about podcasting and what gave us the idea to start this one.
• What we love about podcasting.
• The story behind how we became a platform for students to disseminate their DNP project.
• The impact of podcasts in medical education.
• How to use podcasting to teach students.
• The story of a nurse anesthetist who was preparing to commit suicide before listening to our podcast.

Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/

Get the CE Certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf

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Are you looking for ways to enhance your leadership skills and advance your career? Today’s episode is all about the world of CRNA boss moves and we’ll get great advice and inspiration from two outstanding guests, Laura Ardizzone, DNP, CRNA, DCC and Kirsten Meister, DNP, CRNA. Join us as we focus on mastering the administrative side of the profession, avoiding common pitfalls, and elevating your leadership style.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

• Why mentoring was pivotal in their journeys to becoming a leader.
• The biggest challenges they’ve faced in leadership roles.
• The importance of being an active listener in order to improve your leadership abilities.
• Different leadership styles and how to know what works best for you.
• The advice they would give someone who aspires to be in a leadership position.

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The 1099 CRNA Institute: https://aana.com/1099

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We’re excited to welcome Julie Linton, DNAP, APRN, CRNA back to the show to explore the development and implementation of a standardized orientation program for state associations. She has undertaken a significant doctoral project on this subject and she is going to share her insights and findings with us. Today’s show will get into the motivation behind her project, the process ​of ​developing ​and ​implementing ​the ​pilot ​program, ​and ​the ​potential ​impact ​of ​standardized ​orientations ​on ​the ​leadership ​and ​governance ​of ​state ​associations.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

• Why many state boards still don’t fully understand how to run a board meeting.
• What’s the most effective way to do board orientations?
• Establish what you want the culture of your organization to be before you dive into the nuts and bolts.
• The leadership principles and ethics portion of the board.
• The difference in charismatic leadership and transformational leadership.

Get in touch with Julie: shenanesthesia@gmail.com

About our guest: https://www.tncrna.com/julie-linton-dnap-crna-aprn/

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Cognitive biases are systematic errors in thinking that can influence clinical judgment and potentially lead to adverse outcomes for patients. By understanding these biases, anesthesia providers can improve their decision-making process and enhance patient safety. Today we’ll take a deep dive into the world of cognitive biases and how they affect decision-making in anesthesia practice.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

• Heuristics or decision-making shortcuts can lead to cognitive biases.
• How the different biases impact the performance of CRNAs.
• The framing effect and the gambler's fallacy influence decision-making.
• Effective team communication reduces the likelihood of confirmation bias or anchoring bias.

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The 1099 CRNA Institute: https://aana.com/1099

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Breakthroughs in healthcare are always exciting to learn more about and one that caught our attention is GLPs, a group of therapeutic agents revolutionizing the treatment of Type 2 diabetes. We spent time with Amy M. Reed, PhD, CRNA at the AANA Annual Congress in San Diego to learn more about the potential of GPS and how therapeutic agents are not only transforming diabetes care but also showing promise in other medical areas.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

• What does the current literature say regarding preoperative management of patients taking GLP-1 RAs?
• Importance of nurse anesthesia programs and grassroots effort for POCgUS implementation.
• What are our national organizations’ positions on point of care ultrasound?
• How Amy became interested in teaching and educating nurse anesthesia residents.
• Amy’s perspective on the shortage of faculty and what we can do to rectify the shortage.

About our guest: http://yorkcrnaprogram.com/about/amy-reed/

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The 1099 CRNA Institute: https://aana.com/1099

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As a CRNA, transitioning to 1099 work can be a game-changer for your career and financial future. Sharon made this move in recent years and is sharing the experience in a series along with Jeremy’s insight on the financial side of the transition. This three-part discussion is aimed to help educate other CRNAs who are considering the move to 1099, and today’s episode will be a bit more detailed with a focus on the tax concepts and strategies you need to know about.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

• The three main health insurance options that 1099 workers typically choose from.
• What’s so important about section 179 of your tax return?
• What deductions can you take and what can’t you take?
• The retirement saving options you have and what’s best.
• The Qualified Business Income deduction and why it’s a hidden gem.

Listen to Preparing to Become a 1099 CRNA – NCANA Session 2: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/preparing-to-become-a-1099-crna-ncana-session-2/4918/

Listen to Does It Make Sense for CRNAs to Go 1099? – NCANA Session 1: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/does-it-make-sense-for-crnas-to-go-1099-ncana-session-1/4796/

Are you a Resident or CRNA looking to transition into independent practice? The AANA and Beyond the Mask are here to help you thrive as your own boss!

Introducing the 1099 CRNA Institute – taught by 'Beyond the Mask' hosts Jeremy Stanley and Sharon Pearce. This comprehensive educational series provides detailed guidance on business structure, legal and tax implications, and financial management tailored specifically for 1099 CRNAs.

Visit AANA.com/1099 to learn more and take the first step toward your new future.

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Today’s episode is about aging and longevity—topics that have intrigued humanity for millennia. But today, we have cutting-edge science that shows aging is not just a random, unstoppable process; it’s governed by specific biological pathways, environmental factors, and lifestyle choices. We’re going to explore the cutting-edge science and evidence-based strategies for enhancing both lifespan and healthspan—because it's not just about living longer, but living better.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

• The blue zones around the world where people typically live well past 100 years of age.
• Polyphenols ​are ​found ​in ​plants ​that ​have ​significant ​antioxidant ​and ​anti-inflammatory ​properties.
• Social structures and how healthy structures can impact longevity.
• The significant changes our cardiovascular systems undergo as we get older.
• Several key biochemical pathways that control the aging process have been identified.

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The 1099 CRNA Institute: https://aana.com/1099

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