# AANA Hackathon: Innovation Isn’t Just for Tech Companies

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Podcast: [Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs](https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas-918982)
Published: 2026-06-25T06:39:00+00:00
Episode link: https://beyondthemask.podbean.com/e/aana-hackathon-innovation-isn-t-just-for-tech-companies/
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## Resource

Healthcare innovation is often associated with software developers, startup founders, and technology companies. But what if some of the most important solutions to healthcare's biggest challenges are sitting inside operating rooms, classrooms, and clinical settings every day? CRNAs and nurses see problems firsthand, yet they are rarely invited into the rooms where solutions are created. In this episode, Sharon and Jeremy welcome nurse entrepreneur Rebecca Love, RN, MSN, FIEL and AANA Senior Innovation Specialist Cherissa Jackson to discuss the upcoming AANA Hackathon at the AANA Annual Congress. This event creates a space for clinicians, educators, students, and innovators to collaborate and develop solutions for the daily challenges CRNAs see firsthand. Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode: 💡 Innovation Mindset – Learning to think beyond the status quo 🤝 Collaboration – Solving problems through teamwork 🚀 Hackathon Experience – What participants can expect 🎤 Finding Your Voice – Empowering CRNAs to lead change 🏥 Future Solutions – Improving healthcare through innovation Reserve your spot at the 2026 AANA Hackathon: https://share.hsforms.com/1IVEbc-ymRGejiLnE8eRmuw4rpz6?utm_campaign=Congress26&utm_source=aana_com&utm_medium=congress_events_page Join Sharon at the Nurse Anesthesia Update in the Bahamas: https://www.nurseanesthetist.com/events/nurse+anesthesia+update+2026/ Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ The 1099 CRNA Institute: https://aana.com/1099 Want to get CE Credit for listening? Go here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/special-announcement-ce-credt/ Now you can watch the show on YouTube! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCknrmkRxiwtYk7LUjSV6wmw?sub_confirmation=1

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