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Dr. Dina Velocci, AANA president, chats with AANA’s interim CEO, Dave Hebert, and incoming CEO, Bill Bruce. They discuss healthcare realities and expectations during COVID, and what makes a strong association.

Dr. Dina Velocci, president of AANA, chats with the CEO of North American Partners in Anesthesia (NAPA), Dr. John Di Capua, about the limitations of healthcare and the future of the workforce, practicing medicine through cultural understanding, and how to mentor the next generation of CRNAs.

In 2021, the National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing found more than nine out of ten Black nursing professionals have experienced racism in the workplace. Dr. Dina Velocci, president of AANA, sits down with Dr. Ernest Grant, co-lead of the Commission and president of the American Nurses Association, to unpack and discuss the treatment of racism in nursing.

Dr. Dina Velocci, president of AANA, sits down with Amy Showalter, a PAC and grassroots influence expert, to explore how CRNAs can exert more influence on legislation.

Dr. Dina Velocci, president of AANA, speaks to U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Chairwoman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce, about some of the critical issues facing healthcare today.

Dr. Dina Velocci, president of AANA, sits down with Rep. David Joyce, representative for Ohio's 14th congressional district, to discuss the need for legislation to expand CRNAs' scope of practice within the VA system.

Dr. Dina Velocci, president of AANA, sits down with Scott Becker, founder and publisher of Becker's Healthcare, to talk about the effects of the workforce shortage and burnout that are plaguing the U.S. healthcare system.

Wallena Gould, EdD, CRNA, FAAN joins host Randy Moore, AANA CEO, for a discussion around the history and future of diversity within the CRNA profession. When Wallena (Lena) was an SRNA, she saw a need to draw attention to diversity in the CRNA profession which led her to start a mentorship program. Randy and Lena also explore what intentional diversity looks like for SRNA programs present-day and how CRNAs of color can help future generations by exploring new opportunities within the profession.     To learn more about Diversity in Anesthesia Mentorship Program visit diversitycrna.org for additional resources. 

“There are 5 billion people in the world that don’t have access to timely, affordable, essential surgical care.” Host Randy Moore, AANA CEO, discusses leadership competencies for every level practitioner – from student to experienced - and the future nurse anesthesiology on the global scale with Jackie Rowles, President of the International Federation of Nurse Anesthetists (IFNA), and former AANA President and Interim Executive Director, in this week’s episode. More information on IFNA’s 2022 World Congress of Nurse Anesthetists available here: https://bit.ly/35XXT8v

Host Randy Moore, CEO of the AANA, is joined by Jenny Schmitt, MS, CRNA, APRN for an in-depth conversation about state advocacy and how to leverage relationships in the political landscape. Jenny brings years of state advocacy experience, serving on the Oklahoma Association of Nurse Anesthetists for the past 8 years. Randy and Jenny discuss how state advocacy efforts are important for urban and rural CRNAS, as well as how to leverage unconventional relationships in politics.

Will technology eventually replace the nurse anesthesiology profession? Not any time soon, according to Dru Riddle, AANA Region 7 Director, and Associate Professor & Director of Clinical Education at TCU. Dru joins host Randy Moore, AANA CEO, to discuss what the next few years may have in store for CRNAs – from the introduction of new technologies to the power of human decision making skills. They also dive into SRNA education opportunities and the best way to prepare for a clinical setting after graduation.

Host Randy Moore is joined by Brent Dunworth, DNP, MBA, CRNA who is no stranger to hiring CRNAs – having hired more than 400 over the course of his career. Brent and Randy discuss what can set candidates apart, from soft skills like relationship-building and conflict resolution, to advanced technical skills like point-of-care ultrasound. Learn more about what it takes to become a leader in the healthcare field, including Brent’s advice for SRNAs as they navigate the most challenging time in healthcare.