Goldie Brangman, CRNA, might be known best for becoming the AANA’s first African-American president, but there’s so much more to know about her life and career. Today we wanted to celebrate everything she accomplished, including helping save Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s life, and we do so with the help of Nancy Bruton-Maree, CRNA, and Sandy Ouellette, CRNA.

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What we discuss on this episode: 

1:21 – Talking about Goldie Brangman

2:12 – Her education and early life

5:52 – The barriers she faced

8:23 – Her days as as student

9:56 – Establishing Harlem Hospital School of Anesthesia

14:00 – Male vs Female

16:27 – Henry Kelly

18:32 – Service to state and national associations

22:02 – Her accomplishments as president

30:36 – Focus on communication

35:01 – How she helped save Martin Luther King Jr’s life

47:25 – How she spent retirement in Hawaii

49:17 – Awards and honors