We’re turning our focus back to healthcare advocacy with a tremendous panel from the Kentucky Fall Meeting. Sharon was joined by KyANA president-elect Jared Crocker, DNP, APRN, CRNA, past president Debbie Barber, DNP, CRNA, and Libby Milligan, Principal with McCarthy Strategic Solutions to discuss why advocacy matters, how to build relationships with legislators, and the vital role CRNAs play in shaping healthcare policy.

Key Topics Covered:

🔹 The importance of CRNA advocacy in shaping healthcare policy 🏛️

🔹 Building relationships with legislators & the role of lobbyists 🤝

🔹 Real-life stories of impactful advocacy efforts 📢

🔹 How CRNAs can get involved—big or small steps count! 👣

🔹 Why legislative engagement protects the future of nurse anesthesia 🩺

Learn more about Libby and McCarthy Strategic Solutions: https://mssgov.com/team/libby-milligan/

Listen to our previous episode featuring Debbie: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-89-crna-advocacy-and-grc-efforts-with-debbie-barber-dnp-crna/2595/

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In this episode of Grade 1 View, host Olivia Conn shares her experiences and insights gained from attending AANA’s Assembly of Didactic and Clinical Educators (ADCE) conference and provides her perspective on the importance of student participation. The ADCE might not seem like an event aimed at students, but understanding the educators' perspectives and engaging in discussions can enhance the learning experience for future CRNAs.

Tune in for a robust discussion with Charity and Kevin about topics impacting the future of CRNA education, like the use of AI and animated curricula.

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

🎤 ADCE Conference Insights:

• Importance of SRNAs participating in conferences for a deeper learning experience

🤖 AI in Education:

• How AI is enhancing learning through lecture transcriptions and customized exam questions

🎬 Animated Curriculum:

• Using animated videos to simplify complex subjects like pharmacology and physics

🧮 Mental Math Deficit:

• Discussing the critical need for SRNAs to develop strong mental math skills

March 17 Resident Roundtable: https://www.aana.com/resident-hub/residents/resident-wellness/

You can register directly here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkdeCrqj8iGNfYbM6hkR20n8MXGEUHUNuJ#/registration

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We’re back with another Courage to Lead special and we’re honoring the legacy of Hilda Salomon, a pioneering figure in nurse anesthesia and the third president of the AANA. Join us as we look back on her remarkable journey from her early life in Lynn, Massachusetts, to her influential role in shaping the nurse anesthesia specialty.

With special guests and past AANA presidents Sandy and Dick Ouellette, we explore Hilda's contributions, challenges, and the profound impact she had on the profession.

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

• Her childhood in Massachusetts where she was raised by her grandmother after losing her parents at age 10.
• A look back on her nurse training and the decorated career she would go on to have.
• Personal stories from interactions with Hilda.
• How she was asked to leave after arriving five minutes late to one of her first interviews.
• Her role in the founding of the AANA.
• What happened while she was in charge and what areas of the profession did he help change?

REPLAY: ‘Navigating the 1099 CRNA Landscape in 2025: Insights and Strategies for Success’ webinar replay will be avialable in March - Link coming soon

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