This podcast episode covers doctoral degrees available to CRNAs, including DNP, DNAP, and different types of PhDs. This episode discusses their distinctions, application requirements, completion timelines, and associated costs. The conversation covers the challenges of balancing work, life, and advanced education, as well as the motivations for pursuing doctoral degrees in the CRNA profession. Listeners will gain valuable information about the impact of these degrees on daily practice and the broader significance of having doctorally-trained professionals in the field. The episode features Lukeythia Alice Bastardi, a CRNA with extensive experience and two doctoral degrees, who shares her unique perspective on the topic, making it an informative and engaging discussion for CRNAs considering further education.

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Email: Lukeythia@gmail.com

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In this episode, Professor Rhea Temmermand gives nurse anesthesia residents and aspiring CRNA students a introduction to the pharmacology of LOCAL ANESTHESIA. Discover the fundamental structure, classification, and mechanism of action of these essential drugs, including how they block voltage-gated sodium channels to prevent pain signal transmission. Learn about the critical concept of pKa and its impact on drug effectiveness, explore the pharmacokinetics of esters and amides, and understand key clinical considerations for various administration routes. Professor Temmermand also covers crucial safety aspects, including recognizing and managing local anesthetic systemic toxicity (LAST). Whether you're preparing for boards or enhancing your clinical practice, this episode provides invaluable insights into the pharmacology and practical application of local anesthetics in anesthesiology.

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In this episode, Professor Temmermand discusses the importance of effective communication and how it can make our break people's perception of you in the clinical setting. She also discusses characteristics to foster, how to develop a growth mindset, and tips on accepting feedback in a positive way. She also give some examples of questions to ask your preceptors that every student can be asking. This episode is an excellent listen not only for current anesthesia students but also for RNs getting ready to shadow in the OR, or who are getting ready to start CRNA school. Tune in!

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