Today ​we're ​delving ​in ​the ​heart ​of ​all ​matters ​concerning ​the ​American ​Association of Nurse Anesthesiology, ​and ​we're ​privileged ​to ​be ​joined ​by ​two ​prominent ​guests. AANA President Dru Riddle, PhD, DNP, CRNA, FAAN and AANA CEO Bill Bruce, CAE join us for a candid and informative discussion about the organization’s priorities.

Get a glimpse into the strategic vision propelling the AANA forward and the innovative initiatives designed to cultivate the next generation of CRNAs.

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

• The current state of the workforce and the factors leading to a shortage of CRNAs.
• What is the AANA doing to help cater to RNs who are showing interest in becoming CRNAs?
• The AANA membership recently passed a bylaw that allows for a new membership category.
• The focus on making membership meaningful and useful.
• An update on reimbursement.
• The latest on the Rm8 initiative.
• AANA has launched a new education edge learning management system.

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It’s another special edition of Beyond the Mask where we let you hear directly from the candidates running for various AANA offices in the upcoming fiscal year. This year we recoded the speeches when they were given in front of a live audience at the Mid-Year Assembly. From advocating for full practice authority to enhancing member engagement, each candidate shares their unique vision for advancing the profession. Don't miss this opportunity to hear directly from those who aspire to shape the future of nurse anesthesiology.

Don’t forget that voting for these candidates is now open! Here’s the link to let your voice be heard: https://www.aana.com/membership/elections-and-governance/governance/election-center/candidates/

Here are the candidates we’ll hear from:

Director Candidates:

Daniel King, DNP, MNA, APRN, CRNA, CPPS, CNE - Illinois

Erik Rauch, DNP, MBA, CRNA, NSPM-C - Florida

Ann Miller, DNP, CRNA, APRN, FAANA - Florida

Sherry Bernardo, DNP, MHA, CRNA - North Carolina

Jason Bauer, MSN, RN, CRNA, PHRN, FAANA - Pennsylvania

Howie Goodwin, DNAP, MSN, CRNA, CHSE, FAANA - Virginia

Dee Bender, DNAP, CRNA, MNNA, ARNP - Washington

Lew Bennett, DNP, CRNA - Pennsylvania

Erin Foley, DNAP, MSNA, CRNA, FAANA - Maine

Susan Hall, DNP, CRNA - Massachusetts

Debra Diaz, DNP, CRNA, APRN, FAANA - Florida

William Howell, DNP, CRNA - Georgia

Treasurer Candidate:

Jennifer Banek, MSN, CRNA - Illinois

VP Candidate:

Tracy Young, MSNA, MBA, CRNA - Louisiana

PE Candidate:

Jeffrey Molter, MSN, MBA, CRNA - Ohio

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In this episode, hosts Terry and Garry tackle the pressing topic of hemodynamic instability in surgical patients, exploring its implications, challenges, and potential solutions.

Drawing from data highlighting the alarming rate of preventable harm among perioperative patients, we’ll underscore the urgency of addressing hemodynamic instability. We’ll discuss the gaps in current recommendations, emphasizing the need for a sustained, coordinated plan involving all stakeholders to reduce patient risk.

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

• There's a gap in specific recommendations guiding clinicians on identifying risk, utilizing essential monitoring, and knowing those crucial thresholds for intervention.
• What do we already know and where do we go from here?
• The methods behind tackling perioperative hemodynamic instability.
• Technology that will define the future of perioperative care.

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