Episode Details

As CRNAs look for ways to attract and retain good people, mentorship programs might be the key to growing the profession. Together with co-host Tracy Castleman, DNP, CRNA, APN-A, FAANA, Abby Bisch, DNP, CRNA and Elvira Sayfutdinova, MSN, CRNA join the show to share what they’ve learned about building a successful mentorship program in St. Louis. With personal anecdotes and wisdom, they’ll provide a clear picture of their initiative's success, from easing new hires into a high-pressure setting to fostering enduring professional relationships.

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

• How Abby and Elvira got into the profession and became involved in mentorship.
• Formal CRNA mentorship programs are underutilized and should be adopted by more anesthesia departments.
• The many benefits of a formal CRNA mentorship program and how it improves our profession.
• The goal of the program is to ensure newly-hired CRNAs have all the tools & guidance they need to succeed.
• The crucial elements you need to include to employ a successful CRNA mentorship program.

Learn more about their mentorship program: https://anesthesiology.wustl.edu/patient-care/crna/crna-mentorship-program/

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