Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs

On this look back through the history of nurse anesthesia, we’ll tell you the story of Catherine Lawrence. This Civil War nurse became the first to administer anesthesia during the Second Battle of Bull Run but she also accomplished a lot more during her life. Nancy Bruton-Maree, CRNA, and Sandy Ouellette, CRNA, will give us all the details and help us learn more about this important figure in nursing.   Visit us online: http://beyondthemaskpodcast.com    To learn more about the Emma Kate fundraiser event:  https://halosofthestcroixvalley.com/    Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf   Today's Key Topics:  5:51 – Back in the studio with Sandy and Nancy 7:24 – Introducing Catherine Lawrence 10:09 – As a child 13:00 – How she lost faith as a child 14:38 – Began teach at 14 18:11 – Enlisting in the Civil War 23:19 – Her relationship with Dorothea Dix 26:25 – After the Civil War 32:09 – Summarizing her life 35:26 – Her death 36:25 – Final thoughts

The nursing profession has always been the backbone of the healthcare system but it’s time to start thinking bigger. The talent and determination found in nurses can shape the future of healthcare and it begins through innovation and entrepreneurship. Rebecca Love, RN, BS, MSN, FIEL, is leading that charge by creating a program for nurses to pursue innovation and help lead the profession forward. Join us for a wonderful conversation that we believe will motivate and inspire.   Learn more about SONSIEL: https://sonsiel.org/    Visit us online: http://beyondthemaskpodcast.com    To learn more about the Emma Kate fundraiser event:  https://halosofthestcroixvalley.com/    Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf   Today's Key Topics:  5:00 – Welcome in Rebecca 8:31 – Entrepreneur at heart 11:06 – Nurses as innovators 14:46 – Launching the program 19:10 – The curriculum    21:04 –  Society of Nurse Scientists Innovators Entrepreneurs &Leaders 22:23 – Giving her Ted Talk 26:36 – The talents of nurses 29:07 – Challenges she’s faced 38:39 – Empowerment 40:18 – Why you should be interested

Jeremy and Sharon took part in a panel discussion on incivility and bullying within the CRNA workplace and educational system. Speaking alongside members of the Nebraska Association of Nurse Anesthetists, they were able to dive into the core issues at the heart of this behavior from the perspective of both the student and the preceptor. Plus, they offered up solutions to help curb incivility and bullying.   Read more: http://beyondthemaskpodcast.com    To learn more about the Emma Kate fundraiser event:  https://halosofthestcroixvalley.com/    Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf   Today's Key Topics:  3:40 – Meet the panel 8:40 – What we’re talking about today 9:45 – What is incivility and bullying? 11:52 – Effects of bullying on SRNAs 13:18 – Perspective from a new CRNA 15:43 – Challenges to changing this behavior 21:35 – Qualities of a good preceptor 24:21 – Improving communication in school 26:46 – Can you identify problem CRNAs? 31:47 – Stress on the preceptor 36:43 – What makes a great preceptor? 40:01 – 1st vs 2nd year students 43:01 – How do we change a bully’s thoughts? 45:50 – What actions can you take in the moment? 49:06 – Have you ever bullied anyone? 54:56 – Final thoughts on this topic

None of us get to where we are without the help and guidance of other people. We rely on mentorship from our peers to lift us up and empower us to accomplish great things. With the input from a few powerful women on this episode, we want to highlight women that have played a key role in helping advance the industry and discuss how we can elevate each other through empowerment.   Read more: http://beyondthemaskpodcast.com    Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf   Today's Key Topics:  2:22 – Highlighting powerful women 8:47 – If someone doesn’t appreciate your unique traits 11:04 – Tough conversations 13:43 – AANA bringing people together 17:12 – Iron sharpens iron 18:27 – Being willing to help out 22:23 – Mentoring 25:45 – Being there in good and bad times 27:59 – Advice 31:39 – Final thoughts 35:07 – Jeremy’s final thoughts

With more and more CRNAs shifting to 1099, it’s time to start thinking about how to best position yourself from a tax standpoint as your finances change. Today, Jeremy Stanley, CFP® will share nine tax strategies that most S corporations can utilize each year to maximize their earnings and minimize what they owe.   Read more: http://beyondthemaskpodcast.com    Learn more about financial planning: https://www.crnafinancialplanning.com/    Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf   What we discuss in this episode:  2:36 – Background on our topic 3:40 – Reasons for not being S corporation   5:40 – Strategy #1: Taking money out as distributions 7:49 – Strategy #2: Deduct health insurance premiums.   9:22 – Strategy #3: Employee your children 12:40 – Strategy #4: Reimbursement of home office expenses 13:36 – Strategy #5: Rent your home to your S corp 15:41 – Strategy #6: Reimburse you for depreciating expenses 17:13 – Strategy #7: Vehicle deductions 20:57 – Strategy #8: Reimbursement of travel expenses 23:49 – Strategy #9: Cell phone expenses   26:23 – Final thoughts

Today we’re continuing the conversation with Nancy Bruton-Maree, CRNA, and Sandy Ouellette, CRNA, on the history of CRNAs in the workforce. In part two, we’ll look at educational changes since 2010 along with the updated statistics on active professionals and students. We’ll also turn our attention to the future of anesthesia and discuss the trends that might be on the horizon.     Read more: http://beyondthemaskpodcast.com    Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf   Today's Key Topics:  2:14 – No studies in last 13 years 3:19 – Doctoral programs 4:18 – Total number of CRNAs 7:39 – 2019 Merritt Hawkins whitepaper 15:32 – Why do CRNAs leave? 17:44 – 10 trends for the future 29:42 – Where does Nancy and Sandy see things going? 31:07 – Healthcare expenses out of control 35:28 – Wrapping up the conversation

Over the past five decades, quite a bit of attention has been paid to the challenges facing the CRNA workforce, especially when numbers dropped significantly in the 80s and 90s. The lack of manpower pushed Congress, the AANA, and other organizations to study the reasons behind the lack of graduates and determine what solutions might exist. Nancy Bruton-Maree, CRNA, and Sandy Ouellette, CRNA, join us today to take us back through the history of these shortages and the studies that followed in part one of this two-part series.   Read more: http://beyondthemaskpodcast.com    Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf   Today's Key Topics:  2:40 – Trends from 70s and 80s    5:40 – The reductions at Wake Forest 9:02 – The major factors that led to this issue  10:52 – Factors in the 80s 13:18 – Study on Program Closures 17:05 – CRNA manpower study in 1990  19:20 – Obstacles to achieving the study’s recommendations 26:39 – Steps the AANA has taken 30:49 – Anesthesiology training in the 90s 37:04 – Supply and Demand study in 2003 40:13 – Economic impact on the profession 42:35 – 2006 study 46:59 – Key points from 2009 study 48:59 – Cromwell study

More than 1,000 CRNAs work with the Veterans Health Administration and they can’t operate with full practice authority like their counterparts serving in every branch of the military. The Association of Veterans Affairs Nurse Anesthetists is working to change that despite significant pushback, and former president Diane Boettger, CRNA, joins the show to talk about her time on the board and the work the organization is doing to push CRNAs forward.   About the AVANA: https://www.vacrna.com/   Read more: http://beyondthemaskpodcast.com    Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf   Today's Key Topics:  2:17 – Background on this topic 3:18 – Why this is important 4:25 – How AVANA is structured 8:59 – Establishing full practice authority 13:33 – Different standards while serving 16:20 – How veterans have been affected 20:15 – What changed during COVID 22:57 – Why the huge pushback 25:55 – What can CRNAs do to help? 29:41 – Opioid crisis 31:37 – How to help AVANA 31:57 – Closing message

As more and more CRNAs are trying to find their place in the political setting, Jennifer Banek, CRNA found her own path to serving. In 2020, Banek was elected Coroner in Lake County, Illinois, and she’s currently holding that position alongside her job as a nurse anesthetist. She joins the show today to share her unique story and pull back the curtain on the campaign and election process for those aspiring to run for office in the future.   About our guest: https://www.lakecountyil.gov/450/Coroners-Office   Read more: http://beyondthemaskpodcast.com    Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf   Today's Key Topics:  2:27 – Welcome in Jennifer 3:28 – What we’re talking about today 4:45 – Her path to politics 10:26 – Getting signatures 13:35 – The campaigning process   20:25 – How many states did she fundraise from 22:04 – Election and challenges 24:00 – Husband deployed during the election 25:14 – What does Coroner’s Office do? 28:30 – How nurse anesthetist training benefits this position 30:51 – Balancing Coroner and CRNA roles 32:03 – How running for office changed her perspective 35:59 – Her future in politics 37:20 – Final thoughts

If you want an eye-opening perspective on lobbying and what it takes to influence lawmakers, this will be an episode you don’t want to miss. Bob Guyer of The Lobby School gives us a master class on how to be successful in convincing legislators to align with your goals, which is essential for CRNAs as we continue to fight to protect our industry and our paycheck.   Get The Lobby School's free resources here: https://lobbyschool.com/free-resources/    Read more: http://beyondthemaskpodcast.com    Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf   Today's Key Topics:  3:18 – Introducing our guest 5:35 – His organization 7:37 – Why this topic is important 8:46 – What groups influence legislation 10:53 – Convincing legislators of your goal 13:23 – Motivating special interest groups   15:00 – Legislative staff 19:15 – Agency officials 21:00 – Bobisms 23:46 – Motivating legislators to vote 26:43 – What CRNAs can do to help 28:51 – Simplifying things for lawmakers 31:57 – Hiring consultants 34:07 – Managing and evaluating lobbyists 38:30 – Do campaign donations help? 43:01 – CRNAs running for office 45:47 – Final thoughts