The continued growth of the CRNA profession will rely on the young generation taking charge and leading the way, and that’s exactly what Julie Linton, MSN, CRNA, is doing as the president of the WVANA. Today we’ll talk to her about the drive to be in leadership positions, why it’s important for all CRNAs to be invested, and how she developed her cow-milking skills.

Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-80-leader-from-the-start-lessons-learned-from-a-state-presidency-with-julie-linton-msn-crna/2527/ 

Today's show schedule: 

3:16 – Our guest today is Julie Linton

3:48 – Background on her career and current roles.

5:18 – She can teach you how to milk a cow

6:37 – Why she feels it’s important to get involved.

8:13 – Is there a disconnect between leadership and CRNAs

11:42 – Money is the great equalizer.

16:53 – What does Julie think about CRNAs that are non-members.

18:10 – Even if you don’t want to be political, paying dues is essential. 

19:38 – The story of how she get involved in leadership roles so early.

23:30 – What’s it like serving on one of these leadership boards?

26:10 – What can we do to get the younger professionals more involved?

28:24 – What has your typical day looked like during your presidency?

33:28 – Favorite thing she’s done in a leadership role.

35:33 – Tell us something interesting about you. 

39:25 – Sharon has one shameless request before we go.