What happens when SRNAs take their training to the global stage? Today, Charity welcomes Natalie, Cailtyn, and Mamawa to discuss their recent life-changing medical service trips to Mauritania and Honduras. These future CRNAs share their experiences providing anesthesia in resource-limited settings, highlighting the unique challenges and rewarding moments they encountered along the way.

Thanks to these three for sharing their experience!

Natalie Janes, 3rd year SRNA, Wayne State University – Service Trip to Honduras

Caitlyn Pichette, 3rd year SRNA, Wayne State University – Service Trip to Honduras

Mamawa Hollendyke, 3rd year SRNA, York College (graduating in a week!) – Service Trip to Mauritania (Africa)

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

🌍 Stories from SRNAs working in Honduras and Mauritania

💉 Delivering anesthesia without standard equipment

⚡ When the power goes out mid-surgery…twice

🧠 Cultural insights and creative problem-solving in global ORs

❤️ Why these trips changed their perspective on care and humanity

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