Now more than ever, putting a focus on your wellness needs to be a priority for every CRNA. We all deal with stress and fatigue each day so giving our body a break is important. The good news is you’ll find a lot of resources and help from the professional organizations supporting CRNAs. Let’s find out more about those along with ways to improve wellness, and we’ll do it with NCANA President Linda Stone, DNP, CRNA. 

Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-84:-promoting-professional-wellness-with-ncana-president-linda-stone,-dnp,-crna/2560/ 

About our guest: https://www.ncana.com/ncana-board-of-directors

Get CE Credit here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf 

Today's show schedule: 

3:02 – Today we’re joined by NCANA President Linda Stone, DNP, CRNA

4:30 – Why is professional wellness important for CRNAs?

5:57 – Challenges in the workplace.

6:53 – Recent studies show burnout is on the rise.

8:41 – The issue of addiction.

9:43 – Coping mechanisms for CRNAs to use.

12:09 – Ways to develop a healthy workplace.

15:36 – Resources available for students dealing with stress.  

19:08 – That feeling when leaving a leadership role.

21:52 – Here’s what the AANA offers for resources.

25:14 – Closing thoughts from Linda.