Podcast Episodes

Grade 1 View – Ep. 27 – Financial Impact of the Big Beautiful Bill on CRNAs

Episode 468

The “Big Beautiful Bill” has created some concerns in the nurse anesthesia community, especially for future CRNAs who were left wondering what it means for their education, their financial reality, a…

Published on 3 hours ago

Direct Laryngoscopy vs Video Laryngoscopy – The Great Airway Debate

Episode 464

Direct laryngoscopy vs. video laryngoscopy — which one should be the standard?

In this lively and highly practical clinical debate, Sharon and Jeremy are joined by CRNA leaders Laura Ardizzone, MS, M…

Published on 5 days, 4 hours ago

Airway Exchange – Ep. 6 – Faculty Wellness and Work-Life Balance

Episode 466

Faculty members are the backbone of every nurse anesthesia program, yet their own wellness is often overlooked. Over the next month, we’re shining the spotlight on wellness, and the first of three ep…

Published on 1 week ago

Thanksgiving Special with New AANA Foundation CEO John Yauger

Episode 463

This Thanksgiving, Beyond the Mask celebrates gratitude, giving, and the CRNAs who make a difference every day.

Joining us for this special episode is John Yauger, PhD, CRNA, FAANA, the new CEO of th…

Published on 1 week, 5 days ago

Grade 1 View – Ep. 26 – Tackling Ageism in Anesthesia with Dr. Cynthia Farina

Episode 453

Ageism might not be the first ‘ism’ that comes to mind in healthcare, but it’s one that affects every provider eventually. Today’s guest, Cynthia Farina, DNP, CRNA, RN, CNE, is an educator who has de…

Published on 2 weeks ago

Profits Over Patients: Exposing the Impact of Private Equity in Healthcare

Episode 447

Private equity is reshaping healthcare—but at what cost?

In this eye-opening episode of Beyond the Mask, Sharon and Jeremy welcome back Daniel King, DNP, MNA, CRNA, CPPS, CNE and Jennifer Banek, MSN,…

Published on 2 weeks, 5 days ago

Airway Exchange – Ep 5 – Faculty Mentorship: Transitioning from Clinician to Educator

Episode 462

In this episode of Airway Exchange, the team explores the transition from clinician to educator and the role mentorship plays in the process. Becky Motykiewicz, DNAP, CRNA joins Nickie Damico, Erin M…

Published on 3 weeks ago

Expanding Nurse Anesthesia Education and Practice in Low-Income Countries

Episode 461

What does it take to deliver anesthesia in a hospital with no ventilator, scarce medication, and power that cuts out mid-surgery?

Today we’re joined by Dr. Mark Newton, pediatric anesthesiologist and…

Published on 3 weeks, 5 days ago

Grade 1 View – Ep. 25 – The Backbone of Rural Anesthesia

Episode 460

This week we’re shining a light on the critical role that CRNAs play in rural healthcare, especially in honor of National Rural Health Month (November). Hosts Kevin and Olivia are joined by two dedic…

Published on 4 weeks ago

Fighting for a Cure: A CRNA’s Mission Against Type 1 Diabetes

Episode 459

What happens when a CRNA’s professional expertise meets a parent’s fight for their child’s life?

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, Sharon and her daughter Danielle—who was diagnosed with type …

Published on 1 month ago