Anesthesia Deconstructed: Science. Policy. Realities.
CRNAs: An American Innovation - Reflecting on Independence Day
July 04, 2024
Mike MacKinnon and Joe Rodriguez
Season 6
Episode 11
CRNAs: An American Innovation - Reflecting on Independence Day
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Anesthesia Deconstructed: Science. Policy. Realities.
CRNAs: An American Innovation - Reflecting on Independence Day
Jul 04, 2024
Season 6
Episode 11
Mike MacKinnon and Joe Rodriguez
In this special July 4th episode, we explore the significance of American independence and its impact on the CRNA profession. We discuss the foundations of American governance and how these ideals have shaped our national identity. The episode presents two key messages: addressing current societal tensions and highlighting CRNAs as a unique American innovation in healthcare.
The podcast emphasizes the exceptional position of CRNAs in the United States, noting their level of autonomy and economic freedom unparalleled in other Western societies. It traces the profession's success to decades of advocacy work and stresses the importance of continued effort in maintaining and advancing the field. The episode concludes by encouraging CRNAs and aspiring CRNAs to reflect on the benefits they've gained from both the American system of government and the tireless work of their predecessors, while enjoying the Independence Day celebrations.
In this special July 4th episode, we explore the significance of American independence and its impact on the CRNA profession. We discuss the foundations of American governance and how these ideals have shaped our national identity. The episode presents two key messages: addressing current societal tensions and highlighting CRNAs as a unique American innovation in healthcare.
The podcast emphasizes the exceptional position of CRNAs in the United States, noting their level of autonomy and economic freedom unparalleled in other Western societies. It traces the profession's success to decades of advocacy work and stresses the importance of continued effort in maintaining and advancing the field. The episode concludes by encouraging CRNAs and aspiring CRNAs to reflect on the benefits they've gained from both the American system of government and the tireless work of their predecessors, while enjoying the Independence Day celebrations.