Ep 122: How Goldie Brangman, CRNA, Broke Barriers Throughout Her Life

Goldie Brangman, CRNA, might be known best for becoming the AANA’s first African-American president, but there’s so much more to know about her life and career. Today we wanted to celebrate everything she accomplished, including helping save Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s life, and we do so with the help of Nancy Bruton-Maree, CRNA, and Sandy Ouellette, CRNA.   Read more and see additional shows here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-122-how-goldie-brangman-crna-broke-barriers-throughout-her-life/2854/    Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf   What we discuss on this episode:  1:21 – Talking about Goldie Brangman 2:12 – Her education and early life 5:52 – The barriers she faced 8:23 – Her days as as student 9:56 – Establishing Harlem Hospital School of Anesthesia 14:00 – Male vs Female 16:27 – Henry Kelly 18:32 – Service to state and national associations 22:02 – Her accomplishments as president 30:36 – Focus on communication 35:01 – How she helped save Martin Luther King Jr’s life 47:25 – How she spent retirement in Hawaii 49:17 – Awards and honors