Moving the Needle

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.

“Two years ago, strategy revolves around ‘how do we make our hospital best for cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, spine...?’ that world has changed a lot, is changing a lot,” says Scott Becker, CPA, JD Founder of Becker’s HealthCare and Becker’s Hospital Review. Scott joins host Randy Moore, CEO of the AANA, to discuss how COVID has impacted healthcare systems, what it will take for companies to maintain a stake in the market, and the difference between healthcare coverage and access to healthcare.

 

Scott Becker, CPA, JD -- Founder of Becker's HealthCare and Becker's Hospital Review 

Release date: 6/2/21

What defines a leader? Host Randy Moore, CEO of the AANA, is joined by Deborah Bowen, CAE, FACHE, President and CEO of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) to explore how leaders are developed in the healthcare space. Deborah shares how she has seen COVID impact healthcare leaders and what she expects to see from future leaders.

AANA President-Elect Dina Velocci, DNP, CRNA joins host Randy Moore, AANA CEO, to discuss what the next year may look like for the AANA. From internal development on the IT front to external support to AANA members, Dina discusses what she is most excited for and how she plans to approach her presidency.

Certification and recertification are terms familiar to all CRNAs. But how accurate are they? Host Randy Moore, CEO of the AANA, and Kevin Driscoll, DNP, CRNA, President of the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA), sit down to discuss Kevin’s contributions as a Staff Anesthetist at NIH, what certification and recertification might look like in the future for CRNAs, and how he’s prioritizing education and learning at NBCRNA.

“No one cares about your business as much as you.” Mike McKinnon, DNP, FNP-C, CRNA joins Randy Moore, host and CEO of AANA, for a conversation about how COVID has impacted the Business of Anesthesia and what trends Mike is seeing: open and autonomous anesthesia models, the benefits of large and small anesthesia businesses, and how CRNAs are best utilized.  

 

Mike McKinnon, DNP, FNP-C, CRNA 

Release date: 5/5/21