{"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":530,"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":"2026-06-16T16:17:43.465837+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas-918982"},"episode":{"title":"Grade 1 View – S2, E9 – Why CRNA Advocacy Matters More Than You Think","slug":"grade-1-view-s2-e9-why-crna-advocacy-matters-more-than-you-think","published_at":"2026-04-28T07:25:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas-918982/grade-1-view-s2-e9-why-crna-advocacy-matters-more-than-you-think","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas-918982","url":"https://beyondthemask.podbean.com/e/grade-1-view-%e2%80%93-s2-e9-%e2%80%93-why-crna-advocacy-matters-more-than-you-think/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/vmyfyjs8gxkaqb63/S2_009_-_BEYOND_THE_MASK_G1V_-_JEFF_MOLTER8ak1v.mp3","summary":"Most SRNAs are focused on boards, clinicals, and landing their first job, but there’s another side of the profession that can shape your salary, autonomy, and long-term career more than you realize. In this episode of Grade 1 View, AANA President Jeff Molter, MSN, MBA, CRNA, breaks down why advocacy is essential for everyone anesthesia professional. From student loan caps and full practice authority to Medicare reimbursement and access to care, Jeff helps us connect the dots between policy decisions and your future as a CRNA. You’ll also get a behind-the-scenes look at Mid-Year Assembly, what actually happens on Capitol Hill, and how students can start getting involved earlier than ever before. Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: 🏛️ Advocacy directly impacts CRNA autonomy, pay, and job opportunities 🧠 Starting advocacy early gives you a long-term advantage 🤝 Relationships with legislators are built over time—not one meeting ⚖️ CRNAs play a critical role in expanding patient access to care 📊 Mid-Year Assembly prepares providers to speak directly with lawmakers Learn more about Mid-Year Assembly: https://www.aana.com/premier-event/mid-year-assembly/ Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/grade-1-view/ Visit the AANA Resident Hub: https://www.aana.com/resident-hub/ Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246","meta_description":"Most SRNAs are focused on boards, clinicals, and landing their first job, but there’s another side of the profession that can shape your salary, autonomy,…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2628,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas-918982/episodes/grade-1-view-s2-e9-why-crna-advocacy-matters-more-than-you-think/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas-918982/grade-1-view-s2-e9-why-crna-advocacy-matters-more-than-you-think.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}