Podcast Episodes

Airway Exchange – Ep 4 – Building a Sustainable Nurse Anesthesia Workforce

Episode 458

In this episode of Airway Exchange, we explore the state of the nurse anesthesia educator workforce with a special focus on faculty stabilization. We’re spending time with Terrica Durbin, DNP, PhD, C…

Published on 1 month ago

Who Really Leads in Anesthesia Care?

Episode 451

What happens when a CRNA challenges one of the most controversial questions in anesthesia: Who really leads anesthesia care? That’s the title of the new book by Yana Krmic, MSN, CRNA, APRN, who retur…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Grade 1 View – Ep. 24 – CRNA School Recap: The Real Journey

Episode 457

What does it really take to make it through CRNA school, and what happens after the boards are over? Today, Kevin reconnects with former classmates Madison Martin and Nicole Strickland to reflect on …

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Scammers Are Smarter Than Ever: How CRNAs and their Families can Protect Your Identity—and Your Future

Episode 455

Scammers have evolved far beyond poorly written emails and suspicious phone calls. Today’s scammers are sophisticated, patient, and increasingly equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) tools that …

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Airway Exchange – Ep 3 – Inside The CRNA School Admissions Process

Episode 456

The admissions process for nurse anesthesia programs has changed dramatically, from paper applications to video interviews to the challenges of artificial intelligence. But what hasn’t changed is the…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Leading with Heart: A Conversation with AANA President Jeff Molter

Episode 454

As the new AANA leadership team begins to settle in, we had a chance to sit down with the current AANA President, Jeff Molter, MBA, MSN, CRNA, to hear about his journey to this prestigious position a…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Grade 1 View – Ep. 23 – 3 Golden Rules for Finding Your First CRNA Job

Episode 452

Landing your first job as a CRNA can feel overwhelming but knowing what to expect and how to approach the job market can ease a lot of the uncertainty. Today, Kevin and Olivia sit down with Jay Cobde…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Courage to Lead: Larry Hornsby’s Battle for CRNA Independence

Episode 449

What does it take to lead through one of the most defining battles in CRNA history?

In this Courage to Lead conversation, Larry Hornsby, CRNA, BSN reflects on his presidency during a pivotal and tumu…

Published on 2 months ago

Airway Exchange – Ep 2 – AI in CRNA Education

Episode 450

Artificial Intelligence is moving at a rapid pace and it’s already having a big impact in the classroom. Today, we’re going to explore how AI is reshaping nurse anesthesia education. From tools like …

Published on 2 months ago

From the OR to the C-Suite – And Back Again

Episode 446

In 2017, Dr. Randy Moore made the leap from the OR and into bigger and bigger leadership roles that challenged him to think beyond patient care. At that time, he thought he was done with clinical pra…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago