{"podcast":{"title":"Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs","slug":"beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas-918982","podcast_index_feed_id":918982,"rss_url":"https://beyondthemask.podbean.com/feed.xml","website_url":"https://beyondthemask.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/3704007/BTMLogo20251400px.jpg","author":"Beyond The Mask Podcast","episode_count":554,"summary":"A podcast for the CRNA & ARPN industries. Discussing the important issues that happen both in, and beyond, the operating room. With Sharon Pearce, DNP, CRNA, FAANA and Jeremy Stanley, EA, CFP, AIF. Innovations & opportunities for CRNAs. Visit our website for more great information https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ and to learn how you can get CE Credit as a CRNA just by listening to the podcast. Don’t miss our special series on CRNA History, CRNA Personal Finance & Retirement, Political Conversations, CRNA Career Issues, and our leadership series called Courage To Lead. Check out new episodes of Beyond The Mask every week with distinguished guests from the CRNA community. #anesthesiology #rn #surgery #healthcare #nurseanesthesiologist #crnaschool #nursing #srnalife #nurselife #nursingstudent #ornurse #nurseanesthesia #crnalife #nursepractitioner #medschool #anesthesialife #scrublife #icunurse #hospital #futurecrna #medical #crna #nurse #anesthesia #srna #nurseanesthetist #nurses #surgical #operatingtheatre #medicalstudent #operatingroomnurse #studentnurse #diversitycrna #ccrn #nursepractitioner #APRN #APRNchat #NPchat #midwife #NP","last_synced_at":"2026-09-08T20:18:41.078184+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas-918982"},"episode":{"title":"Airway Exchange – Ep. 22 – Improving Anesthesia Education Through Item Analysis","slug":"airway-exchange-ep-22-improving-anesthesia-education-through-item-analysis","published_at":"2026-07-14T07:31:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas-918982/airway-exchange-ep-22-improving-anesthesia-education-through-item-analysis","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas-918982","url":"https://beyondthemask.podbean.com/e/airway-exchange-%e2%80%93-ep-22-%e2%80%93-improving-anesthesia-education-through-item-analysis/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/zh7gj27g7a44g4g9/022_-_BEYOND_THE_MASK_AE_-_ITEM_ANALYSIS9wb6c.mp3","summary":"Item analysis can sound intimidating, especially for educators who were trained as clinicians first and teachers second. But when used well, it can become one of the most valuable tools for improving assessments, clarifying instruction, and supporting student success. In this episode of Airway Exchange, hosts Erin and Louisa welcome in Valerie Diaz, DNP, CRNA, PMHNP-BC, APRN, CNE, CHSE, FAANA, CAPT (Ret), USN and Pedro Hernandez, DNP, CRNA, APRN to break down the importance of item analysis, a topic they presented at AANA’s EDGE event earlier this year. Just as CRNAs constantly refine their clinical practice, educators should continually evaluate, reflect, and improve the tools they use to assess learning. Better assessments lead to better education. Better education ultimately leads to better patient care. Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode: 📊 Item Analysis: Using data to improve assessments 🎯 Better Questions: Writing exams that truly measure learning 👩‍🏫 Teaching Growth: Letting assessment data shape instruction 📚 Student Success: Building trust through fair evaluations 🔍 Continuous Improvement: Becoming a stronger educator every semester Follow @AirwayExchangePodcast on Instagram Submit a Topic: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/airway-exchange-podcast-request Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ Get the CE Certificate here (and directly submit to the NBCRNA): https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246","meta_description":"Item analysis can sound intimidating, especially for educators who were trained as clinicians first and teachers second. 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