Episode Details

In this episode, Sharon and Jeremy welcome President and CEO of Aurnova University Linda Caccamo, CRNA, DNP, MS, MBA, MHA, to discuss why advanced business education is becoming an increasingly valuable asset for healthcare professionals. With more than 30 years of clinical anesthesia experience, Linda understands what it takes to create academic programs that meet today’s workforce needs and we’ll explore all areas of that in this conversation.

Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode:

🎓 Leadership Development: Why clinical expertise isn't always enough

💼 Business Education: How MBAs and MHAs open new opportunities

🤖 AI in Healthcare: Preparing for the next wave of innovation

🚀 Career Growth: Expanding your influence beyond patient care

🤝 Mentorship Matters: Standing on the shoulders of those before us

Check out ’10 Leadership Roles That Open Up With Your MHA in 2026’: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/MHA-10-Careers-2606.pdf

Learn more about Aurnova University: https://aurnova.com/

Join Sharon at the Nurse Anesthesia Update in the Bahamas: https://www.nurseanesthetist.com/events/nurse+anesthesia+update+2026/

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

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